Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham and auto:resource welcomes the return of face-to-face events with the launch of The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, the UK's dedicated event for training, technology and tools for the garage and bodyshop sector. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will provide a focused opportunity for suppliers and their garage and bodyshop customers … [Read more...]
Free safety course for van operators from FleetCheck
A new, free online video safety course aimed at van operators was launched this week by fleet software specialist FleetCheck at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2021 in the NEC until 2 September. Called the 28-Day Fleet Confidence Challenge, it takes the form of four weekly episodes and is aimed at people whose fleet responsibility is only part of their role, who may not understand the full extent of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 November
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a winter campaign, offering two free services and 0% APR across the range, plus a £250 deposit contribution, to help keep small businesses moving as the van community ramps up for an unprecedented festive peak. Coupled with the Brand’s offering of three years unlimited mileage warranty, and 24/7 free roadside assistance, as well as a round-the-clock, … [Read more...]
Innovation will influence exhibits at CV show
With a strong move towards electrification alongside the full range of road transport, distribution and logistics supply businesses attending the Commercial Vehicle Show, a host of innovative powertrain options will be unveiled to the public at the NEC Birmingham, 28-30 April 2020. The UK-based manufacturer LEVC will display its new all-electric van for the first time to the public at CV Show. … [Read more...]
Welsh highlights from Autosport International
The annual Autosport International Show provided a tantalising teaser to the competition scene this year as well as a look back at some of the most successful cars and competitors in 2019. Photographer Will Jones from West Wales covered the event and here are a few of his images. © Images Will Jones … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 March
Pre-registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is up 21% on the same time last year. The industry’s leading trade exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 June at the NEC Birmingham will see the launch of many new points of interest covering all aspects of the automotive industry, including The Big UK Garage Event, Aftermarket Innovation Showcase, Commercial Vehicle Showcase, Garage Equipment … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
Ahead of one of the busiest months for car insurance renewals with the plate change, research by GoCompare Car Insurance reveals millions of motorists are over-paying to the tune of £1.23bn a year for their car cover by allowing their insurer to automatically renew their policy. At their last renewal 4.6 million drivers rolled-over their insurance without checking to see if they could get the … [Read more...]
W Series at Autosport Show prepares for launch
The ground-breaking all-female W Series is heading to Autosport International to meet fans for the first time ahead of its launch in Spring with a host of drivers confirmed for the show opening today. Formula One winner David Coulthard is confirmed to attend Friday of the show as he goes on the main Autosport stage at the NEC to discuss how W Series was created and how it intends to change the … [Read more...]
Rally lines 8 November
Autosport International will launch the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship on the first public day at Birmingham’s NEC on Saturday 12 January. In what will truly be a WRC Super Saturday, all of the drivers, co-drivers and team principals will be in one place and on hand to talk about the 2018 championship and share their opinions before the season-opener in Monte Carlo. … [Read more...]