The world’s longest-running motoring event delivers a slice of living history as pioneering automobiles tackle their annual outing The clocks went back by one hour last Sunday… but this coming weekend they will be going back more than 125 years as hundreds of veteran cars set off from London on […]
Motoring
THE FERRARI 488 GT3 EVO 2020: THE CONTINUING EVOLUTION OF A LEGEND
The new version of the 488 GT3, which will compete in the main international GT championships in 2020, has just been unveiled at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at Mugello. The new Evo package is the result of Ferrari’s desire to further refine certain aspects of one of the most successful […]
THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY GETS A NAME: NISSAN ARIYA CONCEPT
In naming its all-new, near-production electric crossover concept, Nissan looked to the past to find a word that also represents the company’s future direction: Ariya. Created as a vision of Nissan’s electrified future, the Ariya name traces back to ancient times – evoking images of respect and admiration. “As the […]
BENTLEY TRAINEES RESTORE HISTORIC ENGINE FROM THE 1920S
Apprentices at Bentley Motors in Crewe, England, have lovingly restored an historic engine as part of the company’s centenary year celebrations. Engine No. 212 was built by Bentley in 1923 – just four years after founder W.O. Bentley created the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The trainee […]
Transport advice for autumn and winter
Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for sustainable transport, Councillor Jackie Taylor, is issuing advice for road users this autumn to help traffic move more freely across the borough. The advice comes as mornings are getting darker and the nights are drawing in earlier. Councillor Taylor is advising residents to check for […]
Road safety award for Great Barr primary school
A Great Barr school has scooped an award for improving road safety for pupils, parents and the community. St Margaret’s CE Primary school has been presented with the Roland Vernon award – presented by the Sandwell Road Safety Organisation in memory of their former chairman. The award recognises the work […]
TOP TIPS FROM GEM TO AVOID PARKING PRANGS
Estimates from the insurance industry suggest there are more than 1,000 low-speed collisions in car parks every day, with the average repair bill topping £15001.These collisions lead to door, bumper, wheel and bodywork damage. Council car park spaces can legally be up to 8ft 10 in (270cm) wide, but most […]
PRODUCTION OF ALL-NEW BENTLEY FLYING SPUR NOW UNDERWAY
Bentley Motors has confirmed that production of the all-new Flying Spur, the ultimate luxury Grand Touring sedan, is now underway, with the commencement of deliveries set for early 2020. Handcrafting of the first customer orders is taking place at Bentley’s factory headquarters in Crewe, England, following completion of over one […]
PURE ELECTRIC DEBUT: PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR SWEDEN’S PIONEERING UNITI ONE, FROM £15,100
Setting new standards in sustainability and offering a fresh interpretation of urban mobility, the Uniti One has been designed in response to today’s changing transportation needs, and to provide flexibility for the future. Designed in Sweden and engineered in the UK, the Uniti One has been created from the ground-up […]
BOND FASTEST, POINTS LEADER YOUNG CRASHES AHEAD OF BRANDS HATCH TITLE DECIDER
Jamie Bond (West Malling) set the fastest time of all in the Renault UK Clio Cup’s two test sessions on Brands Hatch’s Grand Prix circuit today which ended with an off for championship leader Jack Young (Belfast). Both sessions were held in wet conditions; both were disrupted by red flag […]