Automotive

A leading classic car restorer from Coventry has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards celebrating the best of manufacturing in the Midlands.

Charnjit Saranna, co-founder and COO of Coventry-based EZOO, has been named by ElectricDrives as one of 2025’s Top Women in EV.

LSH Auto BYD has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Manchester Film Festival (MANIFF), the city's premier celebration of new and independent cinema.

Research from national charging network Be.EV and sporting goods retailer Decathlon shows that EV drivers are more likely to do cardio-intensive sports than their petrol and diesel counterparts.

Revive! Auto Innovations, the UK’s leading independent provider of Smart Repairs to the automotive industry, has reported a year of strong commercial growth despite external market pressures.

Prime Accountants Group says renewing leases before March 31 could save individuals and businesses thousands of pounds

LSH Auto has partnered with Inscape House School, part of the Together Trust Charity, to provide autistic students with valuable work experience opportunities.

Grosvenor Leasing has announced a shift in its strategic direction as well as a new brand as it prepares to meet the future needs of businesses with vehicle fleets.

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National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is launching its own vehicle mechanic apprenticeship scheme to boost recruitment and tackle an industry-wide skills gap.

LSH Auto is launching a recruitment drive to discover its next generation of apprentices next week. On Tuesday and Thursday, the company will host two apprenticeship evenings as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

The gig economy, valued at an estimated £450 billion globally, offers an opportunity for small businesses to scale and compete through smart use of technology.

The technical manager at leading luxury motorhome specialist Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld has spoken with pride at reaching 30 years of service with the family business.

Nottingham-headquartered auction house John Pye & Sons Ltd is looking to further boost its service-offering in the automotive sector following its investment in car dismantlers Auto Solutions 2K.

Kings Heavy Haulage (Bristol) Ltd has boosted productivity by up to 15%, equivalent to gaining three extra working days every month, thanks to an integrated fleet management solution.

EV charging business Be.EV today announces the appointment of Baz (Sebastian) Street as head of business development.

Triumph Motorcycles, in partnership with Sutton Motorcycles, have announced the opening of their new dealership in Bromsgrove – Triumph Birmingham West.

Driver training expert Dulson Training has achieved gold standard in its first audit as a successful Driver CPC Centre - and in a double celebration, the company has also become an accredited trainer for a prestigious national scheme of excellence.

Staffordshire and Cheshire MPs met on Tuesday 26th November to discuss rail development and projects that could benefit their local areas. The roundtable was hosted by Sarah Edwards MP.

Veezu, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing private hire vehicle (PHV) business, is proud to announce that it has been named the ‘National Private Hire Company of the Year’ in the 300+ fleet size category at the prestigious Taxi Summit Awards 2024.

Bus and coach hire company Belle Vue Manchester has launched accredited training courses for drivers employed by other operators as part of its mission to help improve standards throughout the industry.

Brewer and pub operator JW Lees has picked national charge point operator Be.EV to bring ultra-rapid EV charging to patrons in a £1.8m deal.

Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Directors has expanded its fleet with the introduction of two brand-new Mercedes funeral vehicles.

A new nine-bay ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) Charging Hub has been installed in Sheffield by national charging network Be.EV, that will help to tackle air pollution in the city.

Quartix Ltd has revealed the UK’s worst roads on which speeding regularly occurs. Data analysis undertaken by the company on its vast ‘SafeSpeed’ database shows that the M6 Toll near Birmingham tops the list, closely followed by the M61.  

LSH Auto will welcome three Australian apprentices for a cultural and career development tour this week.

As a female-led business, C & D South West Ltd is proud to celebrate the growing representation of women in the transport and logistics industry.

Swindon’s own BG Automotive (BGA), a leading name in the global automotive aftermarket, celebrated a monumental achievement last week as it was honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for International Trade.

Luxury motorhome specialist Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld will host a weekend autumn event at its sales centre on the back of its successful appearance at one of the UK’s biggest shows.

Kettering-based Grosvenor Leasing, the UK’s largest privately-owned contract hire and fleet management specialist, have restructured its team to support ambitious growth plans and enhance customer experience.

Cocoon Vehicles, a leader in flexible vehicle leasing and subscription services, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new "Find a Van" service.

Tyron Runflat, inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat tyre protector and headquartered in Leicestershire, is marking Tyre Safety Month this October by sharing key advice for road users as the winter months draw in.

Liverpool Landmark Business Takes Over Museum of Liverpool to Preview Specially Commissioned Film and Showcase Heritage Vehicles at Birthday Event

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) announced that Lancashire Police will deploy the M500 in-car video solution across its entire fleet of vehicles.

Innovative electric charging business EV-OG has launched its first off-grid superfast electric vehicle charger that sets new standards in environmental responsibility and convenience.

Multi-award-winning Rygor Auto (owned by official UK Best Workplace™ and Great Place to Work®, multi-franchised vehicle Group, Rygor Group Ltd.) has welcomed its new cohort of apprentices to its annual induction day, held at Rygor Auto Reading.

Driver training specialist Dulson Training has earned a Silver Award for going the extra mile in its commitment to supporting Armed Forces Veterans and current Reservists.

Global leader in sustainable materials, EMR, has opened its first UK-based electric vehicle battery recycling centre at its Birmingham facility, furthering its mission to deliver a circular supply chain for this increasingly critical technology.

West of England Mayor Dan Norris is celebrating one million journeys using his pioneering Birthday Bus scheme.

Argynnis Group AB acquires the British company The Vehicle Group Ltd, ‘TVG’ further strengthening its position as one of the market-leading companies in Europe, delivering equipment for emergency, special and commercial vehicles.

Hedley Studios, formerly The Little Car Company, has appointed Ben Street as the brand’s Managing Director and a member of the board.

A leading university has successfully concluded a series of tests on a new HGV safety system that will soon be required in London.

National Windscreens has appointed Craig Gibson as its new Sustainability and Compliance Manager, highlighting the company’s dedication to sustainable operations.

Warehouse systems and handling solutions specialist Toyota Material Handling has announced a record apprentice intake for its UK business. Over 30 young people have joined the company as trainee service engineers and sales executives.

Award-winning vehicle finance company First Response Finance celebrates inclusive workplace culture with an upcoming conference on 20th September 2024 at Alton Towers.

A sustainability-focused logistics company is primed for growth after completing a move to carbon neutral headquarters as it celebrates 50 years in business.

This month marks 20 years since Mitchell Mazda joined the Mazda UK dealership network.

Local residents across the region will be able to travel for free as new community-designed WESTlocal bus services hit the roads from Sunday 1 and Monday 2 September onwards.

Northern Commercials are proud to announce the latest expansion with a brand-new Vehicle Preparation centre in Leeds.

LSH Auto has welcomed 20 new apprentices to join its teams in Stockport, Whitefield, Birmingham, Solihull and Tamworth.

Don-Bur, the leading manufacturer of commercial vehicle bodywork, is proud to announce the completion of a new batch of six full print livery box van trailers for Bond International, a repeat customer since 2004.

A Shirehampton pupil has won an art competition to design a birthday card to celebrate the first Birthday of Bristol’s newest railway station.

Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Jemma James as the business group’s new Digital Development Director.

According to reports, EVs are electrifying the second-hand car market. During the first quarter of 2024, sales of used electric cars were 71% higher in the first quarter of 2024 than in the same period last year.

Pan European Charge Point operator Qwello UK have announced today they are working with the team at the Doddington Hall estate to develop, build and install five EV charging stations for drivers to use when visiting the historic site.

Leading luxury motorhome dealership Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld has raced ahead by sponsoring the PBM Racing British superbike team.

Multi-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World haslaunched a new online driver training module focused on reducing the risk of bridge strikes.

Trucks from Hills Waste Solutions will be unmissable on the streets of Bristol and Bath, thanks to eye-catching new graphics celebrating the move from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

A 24-hour transport pilot will get underway in parts of Greater Manchester from September 1 as the Bee Network looks to support the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers.

Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive officer of Henley-in-Arden based Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, was privileged to meet King Charles at a ceremony for winners of The King’s Award for Enterprise at Windsor Castle.