UK ENGINE MANUFACTURING (data for February 2020) 214,155 engines made in February as UK production declines -9.3%. Production for domestic car plants rises 14.0%, while exports fall -21.0%. More than 450,000 engines built in Britain in first two months, with 58.4% exported. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The UK is […]
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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 […]
THE ART OF PARKING: VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PITS PARK ASSIST AGAINST STUNT DRIVER IN ULTIMATE TEST
30% of van drivers rank small parking spaces as their biggest annoyance Innovative Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Park Assist technology designed to help drivers navigate tight spaces and avoid fines Park Assist technology goes head-to-head against parking world record holder, Alastair Moffatt. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i6A-kPoFQE A third of UK van drivers […]
THE ICONIC ELECTRIC LONDON TAXI – NOW ON SALE IN JAPAN
A London icon is about to become a familiar sight in Japan, as London Electric Vehicle (LEVC) launches its electric TX model at an exclusive event in Tokyo today. The original London taxi, now totally redesigned for the 21st Century, is a purpose-built high-quality model suitable for both the taxi and […]
N-CAR CONVERSATIONS MADE EASIER
NEW VOICE-SENSING VOLUME FADE EV TECHNOLOGY FROM HARMAN Audio specialist HARMAN is aiming to put an end to constant fiddling with the volume whenever you want to chat in the car. As part of its EV Plus+ Solutions, a suite of audio technologies created specifically for electric cars, Voice-Sensing Volume Fade can […]
BEAULIEU’S FIRST BLUE LIGHT DAY OPENS THE DOOR TO EMERGENCY SERVICES
Get behind the scenes of the emergency services at Beaulieu’s brand new Blue Light Day on Sunday April 26th and see fully kitted-out fire engines and ambulances, as well as the vehicles of the police, Coastguard, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and other vital services. Meet the crews who drive and ride in the fast response […]
ALEXA, PUT ON THE HEATING IN MY HURACÁN EVO’ LAMBORGHINI: FIRST TO INCORPORATE FULL IN-CAR CONTROL BY AMAZON ALEXA
Automobili Lamborghini incorporates Alexa in its Huracán EVO range in 2020, enhancing its super sports car driving experience with the cloud- based voice service from Amazon. The first Huracán EVO equipped with Alexa is on display at the global stage for innovation, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from January 7-10, 2020. In the Huracán EVO, Lamborghini introduced a connected […]