Bridgestone’s ‘Champion’ programme develops a new generation of automotive experts
Bridgestone’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of automotive retail talent has gone from strength to strength, with the latest intake gaining invaluable insights into everything from customer service excellence…
Ten-year-olds learn to drive amid test backlog chaos
Generation Alpha is increasingly learning to drive from a very young age, figures suggest, potentially giving them an advantage when it comes to taking their driving test. The revelation comes…
Leasecar, from Central Contacts unveils new website to enhance customer experience
Leasecar, the consumer trading brand of Central Contracts and one of the UK’s longest-established car leasing brokers, has launched a completely redesigned website aimed at delivering a faster, simpler and…
Bridgestone shares simple steps to help drivers cut fuel costs
With petrol prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, Bridgestone is urging drivers to look beyond the pump and focus on how their vehicle – and particularly its tyres…
Government looking to clampdown on motoring object that all cars have
Motorists could soon face tougher penalties for not correctly displaying an everyday motoring object if government proposals get the green light. It might see fines and MOT failures increase to…
Homecoming auction for historic UK land speed record holding car
A hugely significant British built car that still holds 36 UK land speed records it set 34 years ago is to be auctioned by H&H Classics at the venue where…
Ready to be enjoyed classics line up for H&H’s Buxton auction
Carrera Panamericana’ With summer on the horizon, H&H Classics has assembled a desirable mix of classic cars at its upcoming Buxton auction for enthusiasts looking to pursue their passion on…
Three-quarters say potholes make them less likely to keep politicians in power
Almost three out of four motorists (72%) say that the state of roads make them less likely to keep local and national politicians in power 48% believe potholes are a…
Electric vehicles take the lead as used car market continues growth in April
Cazana’s latest market analysis reveals a significant shift in the used car landscape, as electric vehicles (EVs) topped the charts for price growth for the first time this year. The…
Bridgestone Chosen as Exclusive Tyre Partner for Historic Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster
Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, is the exclusive tyre partner to the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. In the latest collaboration between Lamborghini and its…
Gofor delivers low-emission fleet rollout for remote-based Ocean Kinetics
Gofor, the fleet management specialist, has demonstrated its fleet management expertise with the deployment of low emission vans for engineering firm Ocean Kinetics, supporting operations across the remote locations of…
Illegal chop shops surge as Tracker and police shut down 30% more sites in 2025
Soaring car parts prices and cost-of-living pressures mean no car is immune to theft LONDON – 23rd April 2026 – Underlining the U.K.’s relentless car theft epidemic, stolen vehicle recovery…
ONE IN FOUR BUSINESS DRIVERS TAKE RISKS AMID RISING TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Venson urges employers to review Driving for Work policies as survey reveals risky driving behaviour www.venson.com Rising traffic congestion across the UK is pushing business drivers to take dangerous risks…
Britain’s lost social rituals: almost HALF of the UK have never had a cuppa with a neighbour, while three in 10 have never had a pint in their local, according to new research
A new study has revealed how many of the small everyday acts that once helped neighbours feel connected have faded from modern life, with 44% of the UK never having…
Roaring twenties add pizazz to H&H’s upcoming Buxton auction
Vintage cars shining a light on the high echelons of society from the 1920s will go under the hammer with H&H Classics at its Pavilion Gardens Sale in Buxton. The…
April downpours highlight road risks even more dangerous than mobile phones
With the onset of April showers, motorists are being warned of driving conditions that are factors in more collisions than drivers distracted by mobiles or defective vehicles. Analysis of official…
New data reveals the North’s ‘petrol persistence’
New regional analysis from Central Contracts, a leading independent contract hire and leasing broker, has mapped the nation’s driving habits, uncovering a stark North-South divide in the transition to green…
EV charging specialist FOR EV partners with Gofor to offer EV salary sacrifice for employees
The Scottish-headquartered businesses forge partnership which builds on respective expertise in fleet management and EV charging solutions FOR EV, a nationwide specialist in end-to-end fleet EV charging solutions, has partnered…
Used car market holds firm in March as premium brands drive growth
The UK’s used car retail market held its ground through March, successfully absorbing a 10% increase in stock volumes while maintaining an upward trend in pricing. Despite the backdrop of…
H&H Classics toasts its most successful motorcycle auction ever
260 lots were successfully hammered away by H&H Classics when it held the UK’s largest classic motorbike auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull. The auction saw total sales…
Night-time collisions rise 10% after clocks go forward
Motorists are being urged to take extra care in the days after the clocks go forward, after official data analysis revealed a rise in night-time collisions in the week following…
Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief
Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history…
Britain’s crumbling roads are now only resurfaced once a century
A motoring expert at TrackDays.co.uk has urged drivers to take extra care behind the wheel after a new report revealed the nation’s local roads are now being resurfaced just once…
The new BMW i3: Second Neue Klasse model continues holistic approach to sustainability
Holistic concept targets resource efficiency and reduction in CO2e emissions Decarbonisation across supply chain “Design for Circularity” principle expanded to further components Munich. In the BMW i3, as with the…
Coppa delle Alpi st. Moritz Edition: beauty and technical skill between Switzerland and Italy
St. Moritz, 13 March 2026 – The second leg of the Coppa delle Alpi St. Moritz Edition, the longest at over 275 kilometres, was also blessed with sunshine. Today’s route…