motoring
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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...2025-02-12 484 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 3712 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 1337 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 1108 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 1996 0 -
Ready to Level Up: Isuzu UK partners with Paramount Pictures to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie
Isuzu UK is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Paramount Pictures UK for the much-anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, now in cinemas from 21st December 2024. This electrifying collaboration is the perfect pairing, as Sonic’s unmatched speed and...2024-12-24 2162 0 -
‘Car Pull Karaoke’: Kia Picanto pulled 30 miles in 24 hours for charity
In a unique charity event for the Millimetres 2 Mountains (M2M) Foundation, Ed Jackson and Ross Stirling have undertaken the epic challenge of pulling a brand new Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line’ as far as possible, on foot, within...2024-12-24 2121 0 -
Nicky Grist wins Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy
World Rally Championship co-driver Nicky Grist has been presented with the highest honour bestowed by Welsh Motoring Writers, becoming the latest recipient of the Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy. A delegation from the group of automotive writers...2024-05-20 7606 0 -
Bad news for hay fever sufferers: GEM issues hay fever warning as climate change threatens to make seasonal allergies worse
Hay fever sufferers should think twice before getting behind the wheel, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Scientists have warned that pollen from many plants is present in the air for more of...2024-05-13 7737 0 -
Potholes and two wheels – why it’s even more important to avoid a pothole on a motorcycle
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorcyclists to be alert to potholes and poorly-maintained road surfaces. As the riding season gets under way, GEM says more roads than ever are in...2024-05-03 7349 0
