Nissan dealer Chorley Group wants to thank NHS staff and care workers who are helping us in these incredibly difficult times by halving the cost of car repairs and servicing. Local NHS staff and care workers who need repairs or servicing can take advantage of this offer by contacting their […]
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TENNECO DELIVERS EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR 2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s signature sound and performance are enabled by advanced exhaust and powertrain technologies from Tenneco Inc. (NYSE:TEN). Tenneco’s Clean Air and Powertrain Business Groups supply the complete cold-end exhaust system, as well as a range of components for the eighth generation sportscar’s Small Block V-8 LT2 […]
Major traffic signal upgrade in Walsall town centre this weekend
Please be aware that over the coming weekend there will be a major traffic signal upgrade taking place at the junction of A4148 Littleton Street West/Court Way and Stafford Street in Walsall town centre. Whilst the work is taking place it will be necessary to turn off the signals and […]
Walsall Council Parking Services winners at 2020 ‘National Parking Partnership Awards
Parking Services at Walsall Council has won a top prize at today’s (06 March) National Parking Partnership Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The council and its enforcement agency ‘Penham Excel’ had been jointly nominated in the category of best ‘Unlawful Vehicle Initiative.’ And were recently announced as the winners. Their award […]
Young drivers ‘let down over insurance app faults’
Carrot Insurance uses phone data to measure journey length, acceleration and braking – but some say it often fails to work or wrongly records data. Tory MP Craig Tracey questioned whether it was “fit for purpose”. Carrot said it was “extremely sorry” some had had a “poor experience”. It told […]
50,000 MoT tests in Northern Ireland cancelled since 21 January
Tests for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland were suspended after cracks were found in 48 out of 55 vehicle lifts. About 54,000 tests have been carried out since the problem arose, the Department for Infrastructure said. Tests for buses and lorries are going ahead as normal and four-year-old […]
NATIONAL AUSTIN 7 RALLY TO WELCOME INTREPID ADVENTURER
The 58th National Austin 7 Rally will be held on Sunday 5th July at Beaulieu in Hampshire. For those who own these iconic little cars; those who would like to own one; and those who just love looking at them, the national rally is the most anticipated annual event on the calendar. […]
Scheme to solve parking problems on Stourbridge road Posted on: 18/02/2020
A parking lay-by is to be created on a busy Stourbridge road to alleviate concerns about dangers caused by on-street parking. The section along The Broadway will have enough room for eight vehicles. It comes after a number of complaints about on-street parking causing obstructions to traffic and increasing the […]
BRITISH CLASSICS TO DIE FOR FROM ASTON MARTIN AND JAGUAR
Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro auction catalogue is an absolute delight with some of the finest classic and competition cars being offered on the 21st and 22nd February at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. At the end of last week, we all got to hear the new theme song for the forthcoming James Bond film, […]
1980’S HOT HATCHES ARE HOTTER THAN MODERN SUPERCARS
Recent bookings for hot hatch experiences rise faster than for modern supercars 1980’s pocket rockets are leaving today’s thoroughbreds in their wake! Iconic models such as Peugeot 205 GTi and Volkswagen Golf GTi can be driven at UK race circuits New research shows that more-and-more Brits would prefer to get […]