People living in Sandwell and the Black Country area can have their say on the future of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV). A consultation launched by Black Country Transport urges anyone living or working in Sandwell and the wider region to share their views on its ULEV Strategy, Vision and […]
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HEAVY VEHICLE EXEMPTIONS – TRAILERS AND PSVS
Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July 2020. We will be using flexible exemptions until March 2021 to manage testing demand. This means that: 3-month exemptions will continue for all vehicles that have not already received one 12-month exemptions will be introduced for certain operators To get […]
VOLTA TRUCKS CONFIRMS SENIOR STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN ENGINEERING TEAM
Ian Collins appointed as Engineering Director of Volta Trucks. Ben Anstey confirmed as Chief Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems. The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric commercial vehicle to be launched in autumn 2020. Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced two senior appointments […]
ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS WHAT THE FIRST GOODWOOD GHOST TAUGHT THE MARQUE
Second of four animated films offering insight into the substance of new Ghost goes live Examines what the first Goodwood Ghost taught Rolls-Royce about its clients New episode of Podcast series exploring more super-luxury intelligence available now #rollsroyceghost Before Rolls-Royce created the first Goodwood Ghost in 2009, significant time was […]
MOTORPOINT SWINGS INTO ACTION TO SUPPORT HAINAULT GOLF RANGE
Motorpoint has teamed up with the Hainault Golf Club in Essex The UK’s leading independent car retailer will support the club’s hugely popular Driving Range that overlooks Central London The 22-bay floodlit Driving Range attracts golfers from across the region Motorpoint plan to host a series of charity events at […]
‘THE WORLD’S RAREST CARS’ AT CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2020
A number of exceptional new vehicles have joined Concours of Elegance 2020, exemplifying the event’s dedication to ‘the world’s rarest cars’ A one-of-17 Porsche 356 America Roadster, is joined by a one-of-57 (of which only 16 are thought to remain) Aston Martin Cloverleaf Stunning Ferrari Dino 206 SP will appear […]
Sandwell residents and businesses urged to allow extra time for journeys during A34 highway works
Residents and businesses in Sandwell are being reminded to allow extra times for journeys with work now under way in Perry Barr that will eventually lead to the demolition of the A34 flyover. The message is particularly important for people in the Great Barr area of Sandwell if they are […]
POST OPULENCE: ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS THE SUPER-LUXURY CONSUMER INSIGHTS THAT INFORMED NEW GHOST
First of four animated films offering insight into the substance of new Ghost goes live Post Opulence identified as emerging design movement defined by reduction and simplicity Podcast series exploring design and engineering philosophy of new Ghost available now More than six years ago, a team of luxury intelligence specialists, […]
WORLDWIDE SALES RESULTS 1ST HALF 2020
Fabio Quartararo gets his championship campaign started in perfect style with pole position for the first race of the year; Franco Morbidelli to start ninth Fabio Quartararo has kicked off the Gran Premio de España in the best possible way after breaking the all time lap record on the way […]
WORLDWIDE SALES RESULTS 1ST HALF 2020
Groupe Renault sold 1,256,658 vehicles in the first half with a strong electric momentum and a sales recovery in June With the Covid-19 pandemic context, Groupe Renault sold 1,256,658 vehicles in the first half, with a strong commercial recovery in June. The Renault brand was thus the number one brand […]