Automotive

Record turnover and profit announced

A Bakers Dolphin coach from Weston-super-Mare will join a convoy converging on London today (Mon) as part of a campaign to get the Government to offer more support for the struggling industry,

With travel restrictions being gradually eased as the country emerges from COVID-19, IAM RoadSmart has published its latest fleet safety guide to help businesses get their employees back on the roads as safely as possible.

As businesses begin to reopen across the county, three local businesses have seen how support can come full circle.

A Coventry-based driverless vehicle specialist has beaten off some of the world’s largest car brands and manufacturers to secure Autocar’s Innovation Award.

Midlands-based classic car restoration specialist Cape International welcomes the appointment of Porsche specialist Andy Tatlow

LSH Auto UK, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars worldwide,

LSH Auto UK, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars, is transforming its Manchester Central site into a used car ‘Centre of Excellence’.

FareShare South West’s Coronavirus emergency response effort has received a boost in the form of a £10,000 donation from Bristol-based car leasing company ALD Automotive.

A South West business which creates and refurbishes custom Land Rover Defenders has secured a seven-figure finance facility from HSBC UK

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor Commercials is urging van drivers to carry out a vehicle health check before driving their vehicles for essential journeys.

Birmingham-based, renewable energy company, Tonik Energy, has supercharged operations of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the UK by partnering with industry pioneer, Fortum Charge and Drive.

The latest fuel theft fighting superhero is set to hit the small screen this month.

Loganair will commence the emergency provision of scheduled services between Isle of Man and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Thursday 12 March

A Greater Manchester company, MeV Ltd is addressing the twin issues of reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality by producing innovative and affordable electric vehicles,

Coach Operator Bakers Dolphin stepped in when Storm Dennis threatened to ruin a half term ski trip for 47 Bristol school children.

A recruitment partnership has seen dozens of engineers beginning new roles at a Birmingham automotive firm which is driving innovations in low carbon and electric vehicle technology.

A Mission Impossible style advertising installation by Europe’s leading mobility provider SIXT in Terminal One departures offers a Mercedes-Benz A-class car for £29

A successful family firm from Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a regional business award in recognition of its growth, customer service and environmental credentials.

Lymm Truckwash’s new site has proved a hit in the logistics industry with over 1000 new customers within the first three months and the company washing 1700 trucks within the first week of January alone.

A Midlands law firm has advised on the management takeover of a UK vehicle fleet accessories installer.

DriiveMe, the UK’s first £1 one-way car rental company, has appointed Gloucestershire-based agency, Wonderer PR, to manage its communications strategy and support UK business growth in the year ahead.

Comprehensive refurbishment of entire 22,000 sq ft building taking place

Stagecoach introduces permanent new-look bus design, shaped by customer research calling for a more simplified and modern service

Workers had a glimpse of the future as an electric driverless taxi was tested for the first time at Arval’s Paris headquarters.

Merseyrail has been named as the most punctual rail operator in the country for the second year running – with 96.36% of its trains running on time.

One of the country’s leading coach tour operators is beginning to benefit from investing time and money towards tackling a nationwide driver shortage head-on.

Sprint Power signs multi-million-pound deal to develop complete electrical systems for new T.50 supercar

So delighted has Samworth Brothers been with the fuel-efficiency and uptime of the Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units it acquired a year ago, that it has just taken delivery of a further 48.

A classic car restoration company has been acquired with a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network,

EV Cargo company Palletforce has signalled its confidence in the network’s future with key additions to its executive team.

A Bristol haulage firm celebrating 25 years of trading next year, has invested in its fleet of vehicles as it looks to grow the business over the next 12 months.

North East motor dealer Vic Young Conversions has created a range of fully-electric vehicles suitable for commercial use to meet demand from urban businesses and traders created by the UK government-backed zero carbon agenda.

Sustained growth across EV Cargo business Palletforce has led to Kent-based Express European Couriers becoming the latest leading haulier to join the expanding distribution network.

Co Cars, the hire-by-the-hour car club for people, communities and businesses across Exeter and the South West,

Europa Seafreight, based at Europa Worldwide Group’s Birmingham branch in Minworth, B76 9BJ,

BCA Logistics’ Motability Customer Services Team achieves industry certification

Nottingham based WiFi specialists Performance Networks have started a campaign working with logistics and warehousing companies to help identify and tackle poor WiFi issues which may be hindering productivity.

Company car drivers who do not plug in and recharge their plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) are not only adding unwanted carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

The first of just 35 awesome Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 tractor units to be delivered to a UK customer has taken to the road in the colours of family-owned haulier Arthur Spriggs &

WITHIN just two months of opening cartime Rochdale has reported double its expected number of used car sales at its new Edinburgh Way dealership.

The UK’s only privately funded motorway is celebrating the 250millionth journey since it opened in 2003.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss visits Aston Martin Lagonda in Warwickshire to discuss benefits of trade to local economy

A local logistics technology company, specialising in delivery management systems for sectors including construction,

Palletforce has secured further capacity and service in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network.

A promising technical apprentice at Lookers has won a prestigious national award just as the motor retailer welcomes another 150 trainees onto its apprentice programme.

Classic car fans around the world could be changing the way they buy and sell their next cherished car,

One of the North West’s fastest growing used car dealership groups cartime has been named as national winners of Motor Trader’s Car Supermarket of the Year 2019.

Parcel2Go Hits £100 Million Revenue Milestone

Launch of prestige automotive centre is biggest ever undertaking as it celebrates 110 years as a family-owned business founded in Manchester

Stagecoach and megabus continuing to expand services

Leading East Midlands truck rental and contract hire company, Alltruck plc,

Zoom set out on our journey to build an insurance product that provided more a little over 12 months ago. And what a journey it has been!

Bus operator Stagecoach West has taken over the operation of two key Bristol bus routes.

The MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) will highlight the importance of new skills that address the needs of Industry 4.0 as the latest in low-carbon innovation is revealed at the LCV2019 technology show next month.

A leading Somerset coach company urgently needs to recruit up to six new drivers after securing some new contracts to transport children to and from school.

The Lunch and Learn scheme has been developed by One Manchester to help children across Manchester who are most in need.

Tamworth town centre could be on the way to getting its first public access electric vehicle charge point as part of new plans being considered by the council.

The mission: Transport over 3000 people to Wembley Stadium to take part in 30 hours of nonstop dancing.