With the fallout of the COVID pandemic widening, motorists are being urged to check, check then check again to ensure their vehicle remains tyre safe. Of course, that means checking the tyres themselves but motorists should also be certain their MoT is valid. Not only that, if money is tight […]
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VOLKSWAGEN BRAND RECOVERS FROM COVID-19 SLUMP IN THIRD QUARTER AND CONFIRMS OUTLOOK
Third-quarter deliveries almost on a level with previous year; year-to-date decline of 18.6 percent Sales revenue of EUR 47.2 billion in the first nine months; rate of year-on-year decline has narrowed to –27.9 percent after three quarters Return to profitable territory in third quarter, nine-month operating result before special items […]
EMPTY PARKING SPACES OFFER FINANCIAL LIFELINE FOR HOTELS BUT PUBS AND RESTAURANTS LAG BEHIND
Empty parking spaces can make additional income for the hospitality sector Hotels are embracing additional money making opportunity renting out empty parking spaces but pubs and restaurants lag behind reveals YourParkingSpace.co.uk The online parking portal currently lists parking spaces at 850 hotels, compared to just 85 pubs and 15 restaurants. […]
LOTUS EVIJA: STUNNING NEW FILM REVEALS DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORLD’S FIRST BRITISH ELECTRIC HYPERCAR
Lotus reveals further details on the Evija all-electric hypercar in a stunning new film featuring an engineering development vehicle testing on the 2.2-mile track at Hethel. At the wheel is Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes for Lotus, who provides extensive new commentary on key elements of the Evija project. […]
ASTON MARTIN WINS THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS AND CLINCHES THE WEC MANUFACTURERS’ TITLE
Aston Martin has won the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer, which was last victorious in the world famous event in 2017, recorded its best ever result at the Circuit de la Sarthe by winning both GT classes and with three crews standing on the podium. The result […]
TACKLING AIR QUALITY OUTSIDE SCHOOLS: A QUARTER OF PARENTS ADMIT TO ENGINE IDLING ON SCHOOL RUN
62% say COVID has increased likelihood of driving children to school according to new report 1 in 3 children in the UK breathe unsafe levels of air pollution 60% unaware that sitting in a stationary car with the engine running is illegal Men are 50% more likely to idle than […]
COMPANY REBRAND FOR RAPIDLY EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY
D2H Advanced Technologies is the new name for a rapidly expanding specialist technology and engineering consultancy grown from a foundation in elite motorsport. Since being established five years ago, the company has extended its expertise into a wide range of industrial, technology and high-performance sectors, and the rebrand from D2H […]
BREATHE CLEAN AIR WITH WORLD-FIRST AIR-QUALITY TECHNOLOGY INSIDE NEW VOLVOS
Volvo Cars has introduced a world-first premium air-quality technology in its cars, allowing Volvo drivers to breathe clean and healthy air inside their cars and clean the air of their cabin ahead of their journey. The company’s new Advanced Air Cleaner technology comes with a sensor that measures PM 2.5 […]
LIMITED EDITION GSX-R1000R ANNOUNCED TO CELEBRATE SUZUKI’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Suzuki has announced a limited edition GSX-R1000R – which will go on sale in October with an RRP of £16,999 – released to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary. Limited to just 100 units in the UK, the flagship superbike sports the same retro-inspired livery as the GSX-RR MotoGP machine, with […]
70% of British drivers would rather lease an Electric Vehicle than buy outright
RISE OF THE LONG-TERM TEST DRIVE: BRITS TURN TO LEASING TO TRIAL EVS 70% of drivers prefer to lease an EV – getting to grips with the technology – before buying it outright 51% of drivers nervous about the driving range of EVs – but say a 2-3 year lease […]