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 […]
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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 […]
ALAN TITCHMARSH LOOKS FORWARD TO “AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER”
As an extraordinary and magical event, the annual Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has always been a magnet for people from all walks of life. Taking part each year are families who have participated in their cherished automotive heirlooms for generations, but the enchanting lure of the world’s […]
APPEAL FOR CHITTY MEMORIES IN BEAULIEU’S HALF-TERM CELEBRATION
hare your favourite Chitty Chitty Bang Bang memories and photos of memorabilia for a chance to win a VIP experience as part of Beaulieu’s Chitty-themed October half-term. Do you have fond memories of watching the film as a child, singing along to the musical, marvelling as Chitty’s wings unfolded for the first time or hiding from […]
YOUNG, COATES OR BOND? IT’S A ‘CLIO TRIO’ FOR BRANDS HATCH TITLE DECIDER!
The famous Brands Hatch circuit in Kent will this weekend (Sat 12/Sun 13 October) decide which one of three drivers – Jack Young, Max Coates or Jamie Bond – will become the Renault UK Clio Cup’s final Champion. This weekend’s two races, on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, […]
MOTORPOINT RISES TO CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
Motorpoint Birtley has raised £1,500 to help the fight against cancer in the North East. The UK’s largest independent car retailer, which is based in Birtley, recently adopted the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation as its charitable partner. Launched by Sir Bobby in 2008, the Foundation has raised over £13.5 million […]
PEUGEOT LAUNCHES ALL-NEW PARTNER CREW VAN
PEUGEOT has extended the range of all-new Partner, hailed as International Van of the Year 2019, to include a Crew Van model, based on the Long Professional version. The all-new Partner Crew Van will add a second row of three seats, cleverly integrated with a sliding and folding mesh bulkhead […]
Safer 6 advice roadshow in Oldbury
Come along to Oldbury Civic Square on Monday 7 October for a Safer 6 campaign information roadshow. Get safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice from 11.30am to 2pm in Oldbury Civic Square, in front of Sandwell Council House. From crime prevention freebies to information on Sandwell’s new mobile library, […]