Work has started on a project to improve walking and cycling in the city centre. Funded via the City Region Sustainable...
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More than 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on the West Midlands’ roads in the first half...2025-07-24
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Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council, which...2025-07-11
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New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times
From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently,...2025-03-17 2920 0 -
Former vice-chairman of Tata Motors becomes president of Aston University’s Indian alumni network
Dr Ravi Kant graduated from Aston University in 1970 He is credited with Tata’s takeover and turnaround of Jaguar Land Rover when it was bought from Ford in 2008 He is one of the University’s 2,600...2025-03-10 23764 0 -
EV transition drives apprentice recruitment as industry skills up 2025
Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...2025-02-12 33514 0 -
Light commercial vehicle market declines in January
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers...2025-02-07 31545 0 -
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars opens application window for 2025 Apprentice Programme
Applications are now invited for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will remain open until 2 March 2025 for Level 6 roles and 30 March 2025 for Level 2 & 3 roles; applications can...2025-01-23 8872 0 -
Think twice before modifying a vehicle, say valuation experts
Modifications can limit the number of potential buyers and harm a vehicle’s resale value, according to valuation experts at HPI. Non-manufacturer modifications can also invalidate warranties and impact insurance. HPI advises that modifications can invalidate a car’s warranty...2025-01-20 8653 0 -
Drivers are advised to make New Year’s resolutions around vehicle safety
As a new year approaches, automotive data experts at HPI recommend that drivers make a set of resolutions that will keep them safe on the road throughout 2025 and beyond. HPI is urging motorists to double-check that they...2024-12-27 9559 0
