UK ENGINE MANUFACTURING (data for February 2020) 214,155 engines made in February as UK production declines -9.3%. Production for domestic car plants rises 14.0%, while exports fall -21.0%. More than 450,000 engines built in Britain in first two months, with 58.4% exported. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The UK is […]
Motoring
TWO NISSAN NAVARA PICK-UPS JOIN TEAM RUBICON UK IN COVID-19 CRISIS SUPPORT
Dealer group West Way has loaned two Nissan Navara pick-ups to Team Rubicon UK, a disaster response charity that has been asked by the Government to coordinate the support being provided by former members of the armed forces during the COVID-19 crisis. Team Rubicon has saved countless lives across the […]
BUYACAR LAUNCHES FREE DELIVERY AND WARRANTIES FOR KEY WORKERS, IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GROWING CORONAVIRUS PRESSURES
FREE DELIVERY and free two-year warranties for Britain’s key workers have been introduced by the online car marketplace BuyaCar.co.uk. The move comes as scores of major dealerships temporarily close their doors amid ever tighter government measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. But key workers, in the frontline of essential services […]
GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED POSTPONED
Following the developments in the past week regarding coronavirus and the advice received from the UK Government and the Public Health England, Goodwood has taken the decision to postpone the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, until later this year. Scheduled to take place on July 9-12th, Goodwood is currently […]
NEW RULES ON MOT TESTING FOR LIGHT VEHICLES
Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. This will continue until confirmed otherwise. This will allow vehicle owners to continue to be able to get to work where this absolutely cannot […]
CHORLEY GROUP GIVES 50% OFF SERVICING AND REPAIR WORK TO NHS STAFF
Nissan dealer Chorley Group wants to thank NHS staff and care workers who are helping us in these incredibly difficult times by halving the cost of car repairs and servicing. Local NHS staff and care workers who need repairs or servicing can take advantage of this offer by contacting their […]
TENNECO DELIVERS EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR 2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s signature sound and performance are enabled by advanced exhaust and powertrain technologies from Tenneco Inc. (NYSE:TEN). Tenneco’s Clean Air and Powertrain Business Groups supply the complete cold-end exhaust system, as well as a range of components for the eighth generation sportscar’s Small Block V-8 LT2 […]
Major traffic signal upgrade in Walsall town centre this weekend
Please be aware that over the coming weekend there will be a major traffic signal upgrade taking place at the junction of A4148 Littleton Street West/Court Way and Stafford Street in Walsall town centre. Whilst the work is taking place it will be necessary to turn off the signals and […]
Walsall Council Parking Services winners at 2020 ‘National Parking Partnership Awards
Parking Services at Walsall Council has won a top prize at today’s (06 March) National Parking Partnership Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The council and its enforcement agency ‘Penham Excel’ had been jointly nominated in the category of best ‘Unlawful Vehicle Initiative.’ And were recently announced as the winners. Their award […]
Young drivers ‘let down over insurance app faults’
Carrot Insurance uses phone data to measure journey length, acceleration and braking – but some say it often fails to work or wrongly records data. Tory MP Craig Tracey questioned whether it was “fit for purpose”. Carrot said it was “extremely sorry” some had had a “poor experience”. It told […]








