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Vauxhall Motors confirmed that it has entered into a 45-day consultation period with Trade Union and employee representatives to propose a restructuring of the Ellesmere Port Manufacturing Plant. At a National Joint Negotiation Committee meeting held on Friday 23rd November, the Company announced a proposal for business restructuring to align headcount and production costs with […]
Do you know what the super six are? This week’s tips give advice on those often overlooked road safety issues. Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards for the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, advises you on how to stay safe on the road with ‘six of the best’. Slow down […]
Used car of the month: Kia Sportage (2016-) Used bike of the month: Ducati Monster 1200S (2017) Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month. Here, we look at recommendations for November 2018. Vehicle valuation manager at mycarcheck.com, Stuart Wilson, said: “Introduced in 2016, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage […]
Lightning strikes, jump-starting and the potential for supercar engine sounds have been revealed as three of the top puzzles in the minds of motorists considering an electric vehicle. As interest soars in electric cars, inspired by their reputation for economy and zero emissions, so too does the list of often surprising questions asked by motorists […]
Cambridge & Counties Bank, who offer finance for classic car purchases, have announced they are to become official ‘Finance Partner’ to the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC). The announcement took place at the NEC Classic Motor Show on Friday 9th November, where key figures from the classic car community gathered on board a vintage bus […]
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 […]
? The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been popular since the mark 1 was launched back in 1997. That is with good reason of course, given that the small hatch has proven to be reliable, good looking and with a rather swish interior. It also came with a number of engine options, meaning that there was a […]
At a time when many motorists look to make plans to drive abroad for the Christmas break and the start of the ski season, a YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman, has found that 87% of car owners in Great Britain are unaware in which countries in Continental Europe winter tyres are mandatory once […]
Berkshire-based automotive and motorsport specialist Xtrac welcomed the UK Prime Minister Theresa May on 8th November 2018 to open its new manufacturing facility extension that will ultimately represent a £22 million investment in UK manufacturing. The Prime Minister’s visit to Xtrac took place ahead of the company co-hosting a Festival of Engineering involving budding engineers […]
The 2019 events line-up for Beaulieu has been confirmed with the announcement of new Simply rallies joining the calendar of award-winning events. Simply Mercedes will build on the growing success of Beaulieu’s popular Simply range of rallies, which celebrate car marques from Ford to Porsche in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. A second new simply rally will […]