BMW is leading the way as a premium provider of electrically powered and plug-in hybrid vehicles, having launched numerous updated plug-in hybrid models including the all-new X3 xDrive30e this year, with X1 xDrive25e joining the portfolio early next year. With a 16 per cent market share last year in Europe, […]
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BENTLEY EXP 100 GT – WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE LUXURY MOBILITY
Bentley has become a world leader in the push towards a future of sustainable luxury mobility with the new EXP 100 GT – its all-electric concept car created to celebrate the company’s centenary year. In pursuing this vision, Bentley has brought together intelligently curated materials from some of the world’s […]
PATINA OR PERFECTION? THORNLEY KELHAM OFFERS RARE PORSCHE 356A WITH A DIFFERENCE
Having purchased a rare, matching numbers RHD 356A, found, unusually, in the USA, Thornley Kelham is now offering buyers a unique decision: undertake a full structural and mechanical restoration and retain the eye-catching patina, or complete a full concours-standard restoration throughout. The car in question is a rare, end of […]
VETERANS TURN BACK THE CLOCK AS THEY SET OFF FROM LONDON TO BRIGHTON
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 […]
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 […]