The British Motor Show has announced Cazoo as the headline sponsor of this year’s event after it’s relaunch as a dedicated used car marketplace. The move sees Cazoo taking the Headline Sponsor role held by its MOTORS’ parent in 2024 along with sponsorship of The Cazoo Live Arena, which will once again be the centre of the show’s live action, hosting Live … [Read more...]
Drivers Den showcases new ideas and tech to the public
The British Motor Show is once again putting innovation in the fast lane as it brings back Drivers Den for 2025, offering start-ups and small businesses the chance to showcase their cutting-edge automotive technology to industry leaders, motoring enthusiasts,and the media. Following its highly successful debut in 2023, Drivers Den has become a highlight of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 August
Helping fleets access lower insurance costs by proving they represent a better risk is the aim of new affinity partnership signed by FleetCheck. 1st Choice Insurance are a specialist fleet broker based in Shrewsbury, who represent a panel of the UK’s largest and most experienced fleet insurers and the two companies are working together to identify fleets … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 August
The new car finance sector saw new business by value drop by 6% year on year to £1.545m, with the number of cars financed down 12% at 55,097 in June, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. The used car finance sector didn’t fare any better, with new business value down by 13% on June 2023 at £1.67m and the number of cars financed down 10% at … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
Controversial 20mph speed limit signs have been cut down in Carmarthenshire. The unauthorised removal of the signs which were part of a £35Million lower-speed limit programme by Welsh Government have been condemned by the local authority which put them up and said they now will be replaced at additional cost to services. It’s very concerning to see delays … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 July
With new multi-million pound backers from the Middle East, Aston Martin is giving its marque a new marketing strategy and reworking of its iconic winged badge. Designer Peter Saville has restyled the badge which is still produced in the Birmingham jewellery quarter. Channel Tunnel traffic has soared and pushed its operator’s income 206% over the previous … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 September
A new European specific Kia Sportage will be unveiled at the German Motor Show this week and in UK showrooms next spring. A new plug-in hybrid variant will be in the line up when it comes to Britain next year and it features a curved screen for instruments and features to be displayed to the driver. Hagerty research suggests Government information on … [Read more...]
British Motor Show & the shortfall in EV technicians
The British Motor Show will showcase the best, the fastest and the most innovative in automotive technology this weekend, but it comes amid a huge shortfall of EV technicians needed to keep the newest cars moving, says the Institute of the Motor Industry . Data from the IMI shows that the automotive retail sector does not currently have the skills and the … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 August
Proposals for a new business park adjacent to Cardiff Airport on Model Farm, Rhoose approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council have been criticised by local residents. Vale Communities Unite say the project advanced by insurers Legal and General will increase traffic on local roads and goes against Welsh Government announcements to combat climate change after it … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 June
BMW has enhanced its BMW X3 and BMW X4 models with a comprehensive refresh that includes sportier styling together with modern interiors, new equipment and updated infotainment. The strongest visual aspect of the enhancements is the redesigned front and rear section which, in the latest third-generation of the BMW X3, accentuates the robust Sports Activity … [Read more...]
