Volvo Cars, as a worldwide leader in safety, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph (112mph) from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is […]
SMMT Reacts To Brexit Deal…
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media. The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy […]
Should The Electric Car Market Be Boosted?
An influential group of MPs has wholeheartedly supported the BVRLA’s call for the Government to boost the electric vehicle market by providing more support in the form of preferential tax rates, plug-in vehicle incentives and improved charging infrastructure. The 66-page report, Electric Vehicles: Driving the transition, urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious target for […]
Bentley History Captured On Iconic Camera
Bringing together landmark vehicles and iconic camera technology for the first time, the pioneering Polaroid 20×24 Land Camera has been used to photograph famous Bentley models for a limited edition Opus book celebrating the British brand’s centenary. While the ground-breaking camera has been used previously to capture Hollywood celebrities and world leaders, this is the […]
Young Drivers – Do You Know Your Stuff?
Only one quarter of drivers can correctly state the legal minimum tread depth for a car tyre in the UK. A new study for Kwik Fit, the county’s largest automotive servicing and repair company, reveals that just 27% of British motorists were able to identify the legal minimum as 1.6mm. Some 10 million drivers (30%) […]
Brabham Automotive Set To Join 2018 Salon Privé
The Directors of Salon Privé are delighted to confirm the attendance of Brabham Automotive who join the event for the first time this year. It was in 1948 that Sir Jack Brabham made his Australian competition debut going on to become a triple world champion and, in 1966, becoming the first, and still only man […]
Together we are Extraordinary: The Story of Bentley Motors
Bentley Motors, founded 10th July 1919, is entering its 100th year of creating the world’s most iconic Grand Tourers, and the British luxury brand is honouring decades of innovation, achievement and craftsmanship by releasing a short film ‘Together we are Extraordinary: The Story of Bentley Motors.’ From W.O. Bentley himself, right up to the new […]
Sutton Bespoke Shows Off Classic Mustang…
Sutton Bespoke has launched its new custom-build programme for the classic Ford Mustang at the 2018 London Motor Show this week. The debut of the GT500CS, the first example of which was commissioned last year, showcases the possibilities of the programme. Alongside the all-new Mustang at the show is a range of luxury and high-performance […]
UK Car Market Shows Growth In April 2018
The UK new car market grew 10.4% in April 2018, with 167,911 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand was affected by a number of factors, including the timing of Easter, which meant two additional selling days this April, and March’s adverse weather, which […]