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Racing driver Cem Bölükbaşı, who started competing on real tracks after winning championships on virtual tracks, will participate in Formula 3 Asia championship for a full season for the first time in his career, supported by the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). Cem Bölükbaşı continues his success on real tracks, where he has been a professional racing driver for the past two seasons after winning several world championships in e-sports. Bölükbaşı, wi... Read the full story

• The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London recognises LEVC with its Award to Industry • Long-standing prestigious award recognises outstanding contributions in automotive and aerospace industries • LEVC praised for its contribution to improving urban air quality and its world-class R&D and state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing facilities • For more information on LEVC, visit www.levc.com Judges for The Coachmakers’... Read the full story

Chief Executive Richard Nuttall, one day walked into an office, and with only a chair and desk, started the Shropshire Youth Support Trust and grew it to the heights that it is today. Accolades to his credit: • The ASYSTED Business programme, which has helped over 170 individuals, start and grow their own business since Sept 2016. This has generated over 200 jobs. • Created the ASYSTORS Mentoring and Money Programme, which has recruited 20 high profile Shropshire businesse... Read the full story

Traffic rules Several studies show that two out of three drivers do not know how to drive in a roundabout The entries to a roundabout are where more than half of the accidents take place Giving way to those inside a roundabout and choosing the proper lane according to where you want to exit are the main rules to observe Martorell, 29/01/2021. Roads and motorways of all descriptions around the world are full of roundabouts. But they all have one thing in common: the hesitation d... Read the full story

Over the last two years, we have been exposing three different generations of C_Two prototypes to a series of wind tunnel tests. The objective? To ensure that our flagship’s aerodynamics perform at the optimum level in terms of performance, range, and efficiency when it comes to handling the impact of the wind. Our engineering team ran thousands of CFD simulations for C_Two. Each simulation model consists of over 120 million elements with up to 180 million for the detailed heat transfer... Read the full story

Next-generation UHP summer tyre enhances driving precision Dutch/Italian car design is superbly blended with Dutch tyre-making heritage and Italian tyre design flair on the awesome new Breadvan Hommage. This striking coach- built car is the ideal vehicle to showcase Vredestein’s latest entry into the high-performance summer tyre market. Created in partnership with ItalDesign, the Ultrac Vorti+ takes control and precision to new heights. Showcasing a thrilling modern take on a legendary v... Read the full story

BOSTON (MA) – January 28, 2021 – Today Reebok and apparel brand STORY mfg. announce they have collaborated to reimagine the Club C and Beatnik through an outdoor lens. This marks the first sneaker collaboration STORY mfg. has pursued since the brand’s inception in 2013. “This project was focused on our love of walking, nature and the outdoors. We came up with the brand on a walk together and whenever we need to think creatively, we go on a walk and hash things out,” said Saeed Al... Read the full story

The Motability Scheme’s latest selection of cars is now available, offering a choice of over 1,600 affordable vehicles to disabled people in the UK. The range features more than 400 cars with an Advance Payment under £500, including over 200 makes and models with no Advance Payment at all, such as these popular choices: Toyota Aygo 1.0 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet Skoda Karoq 1.0 TSI Nissan Qashqai 1.3 Vauxhall Grandland X 1.2 Turbo Events such as the Covid... Read the full story

Drivers will be able to boost their Electric Vehicle in minutes, thanks to a new high-power charging service at Cobham Services. Six new high-power chargers with up to 350kW, using 100% green energy from source to socket, have been installed at Extra Motorway Services’ area on the M25 thanks to work by UK Power Networks. The firm that keeps power flowing across London, the South-East and East of England worked with charge point operator IONITY to energise the new charging points.... Read the full story

Lighting technology We brought together an astrophotographer and a SEAT photometry expert under one of the darkest skies in Europe, at the Dark Sky Alqueva observatory in Portugal The engineers spent more than 800 hours in the dark to test the light systems on the new Leon Both specialties use a similar wraparound light to illuminate without distracting from the main focus, the road and the stars Martorell, 28/01/2021. Every sunset on the shores of Lake Alqueva in Portugal is t... Read the full story

David Brown Automotive has completed its latest bespoke build of their Speedback GT model ● Stunning grand tourer model finished in resplendent ‘Blue Moon’ paint finish ● One-off Speedback GT build is a shining example of how every car made by David Brown Automotive is a unique masterpiece ● Highly personalised spec list includes summer and winter wheel sets, black satin mesh grille, Elm Burr satin wood veneers and ‘Tabak’ tan leather interior ● Bespoke fea... Read the full story

SPAR own label is entering the savoury biscuit market with the launch of three new lines. The total SPAR biscuit category has grown by 7% in the past year; a positive trend giving a significant opportunity for own label within that. As a result two new crackers and a breadstick have been launched and are SPAR’s first entry into savoury biscuits. The new own label savoury biscuit range now includes SPAR Breadsticks, SPAR Salt & Pepper Crackers and SPAR Rosemary Crackers. Eac... Read the full story

LONDON, 28 January 2021 – Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies, has further strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Timon Orlob as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 February 2021. Reporting directly to CEO, Orral Nadjari, Orlob will be responsible for delivering the skills and systems required for Britishvolt to construct and operate the UK’s first battery gigaplant, from the end of 2023. Timon Orlob joins Britishvolt from Sunseeker Int... Read the full story

ATLANTA, Ga. – Jan. 27, 2021 – Southwire recently made a $10,000 match contribution issued to The Ray for Georgia Gives Day, securing a record-breaking year in contributions for The Ray’s Georgia Gives fundraising campaign. Georgia Gives Day is an annual day of giving in Georgia, dedicated to giving back to philanthropies and nonprofit organizations. The campaign falls on the national Giving Tuesday holiday, the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Southwire’s donati... Read the full story

The COVID-19 pandemic won’t be leaving the news agenda anytime soon – that’s for certain. The use of face coverings is a topic that has been discussed by the media countless times since the pandemic began. More recently, there has been speculation about the future of face coverings; will wearing one in public – or indeed, in the workplace – become the norm throughout the UK, even after a full vaccine roll out? Mike Murray, Chief Technology Officer for face covering - Vita Shield, sh... Read the full story

The company will perform antigen tests twice a week to minimise the risk of outbreaks With more than 55,000 PCR and antigen tests carried out on its workers since the beginning of the pandemic, the incidence at SEAT is 1%, well below the industry average The company is in contact with authorities to collaborate with the vaccination plan for the population Volunteer company workers will be able to take part in the trial of the COVID-19 vaccine which has the support of the #YoMeCorono pro... Read the full story

New company from expert automotive development engineer Neil Yates designed to support the niche vehicle industry in the transition to electrification Watt Electric Vehicle Company reveals PACES, a state-of-the-art, cost-effective, lightweight modular EV platform Highly flexible, PACES can support any low-to-medium volume manufacturer wanting to go electric, from makers of rear-wheel drive roadsters to large commercial vehicles Complies with all ISO standards and meets European Small S... Read the full story

Oxford/Shanghai, 27 January 2021: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has officially launched Formula E: ACCELERATE – a high-stakes, ultra-competitive eSports series bringing together the best E-racers in the world to battle it out in electric sim racing. 24 drivers shall be competing in unique formats with never-been-seen-before elements in the ultimate electric sim experience and for a minimum prize fund of 100,000 Euros. The drivers who shall be representing the NIO 333 FE Team i... Read the full story

New special model for the smart EQ fortwo coupé available at dealerships from April Stuttgart. Smart is presenting a real head-turner in the form of a new special model, the smart EQ fortwo edition bluedawn. Characteristic features of this expressive-looking special edition with an electric drive system include bodypanels and tridion safety cell in matt velvet blue. The dynamic appearance is further enhanced by wheels and detachable body parts from BRABUS in matt velvet blue or high-glos... Read the full story

Aral to install more than 100 ultra-fast chargers at 30 gas stations in Germany until end of first quarter 2021; further roll-out planned Siemens to provide intelligent grid connection for growing power demand Cloud connection creates transparency across all locations, increases efficiency and reliability Aral AG, a subsidiary of the bp group in Germany, has tasked Siemens Smart Infrastructure with expanding the grid connection at 30 selected gas stations. The installation of... Read the full story

Premium Dutch tyre brand Vredestein has launched its all-new range of Ultrac summer tyres, delivering best-in-class performance in both wet and dry conditions. Developed with a focus on safety and comfort by the Apollo Tyres global R&D centre in Enschede in the Netherlands, the new Ultrac tyre is available in sizes from 15 to 18 inches, making it ideally suited for a wide selection of family and compact cars. Alongside Vredestein’s characteristic appealing aesthetic, the all-new Ultrac t... Read the full story

Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, discusses the best ways to effectively implement a mental wellbeing policy in the workplace, ahead of ‘Time to Talk Day’ (4 February). If you asked employees what makes them stay in a job and what attracts them to a new opportunity, you could be forgiven for thinking that the usual answers of a good salary, free breakfast and a new laptop would top the list. However, it has been found that one of the principal reaso... Read the full story

The oil manufacturer expands its commitment to the Motorcycle World Championship January 2021 - LIQUI MOLY has been represented in the MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship for eight years. It is now further expanding its commitment. The oil manufacturer will be title sponsor of the race in its home country, which is to be called the "LIQUI MOLY Motorcycle Grand Prix of Germany". "This increases our brand visibility all over the world," says Ernst Prost, Managing Director of LIQUI MOLY.... Read the full story

Falken is expanding its motorsport commitment and will be the new Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) sponsor for the 2021 season. The agreement sees the tyre brand secure prominent logo placement on the front wings of all competing race cars in the series. In addition, there will be significant trackside signage on the start/finish straight and winners' podium, as well as branding on the official NLS homepage with further promotional opportunities planned. Nine races have been planned for... Read the full story

The cost of home installation is one of the UK’s biggest worries, with 46% concerned the installation and electricity bills will be too expensive One in three drivers admit they can’t afford the high cost of an EV Over a quarter of drivers have range anxiety – fearing they’ll run out of power on the roads With so many questions being raised around the demand, cost, and maintenance of electric vehicles, here at Uswitch, we surveyed 1,000 drivers to find out their biggest... Read the full story

ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in carbon, increased capacity and a more efficient service for customers old and new. The Humber’s prime location on the East Coast was already a popular option for international businesses, but the expansion has seen growth in new customers and new sailing routes. The £50 million investment is split between two sites, Hull and Immi... Read the full story

Shropshire Youth Support Trust are excited to announce our latest webinar series! We have partnered up with the fabulous Lisa Avery of The Positive Psychologist, for four free interactive webinars: 1. Who am I at my best? (How do my strengths and values entwine to make me shine?) 2. Where am I going? (What is my compelling future vision and how can positive psychology shape it?) 3. How am I going to get there? (What are the emotional and psychological tools to navigate obstacles and... Read the full story

A look back at how Euro NCAP covered a year that began with the outbreak of a pandemic, followed by lockdowns and social distancing rules. Euro NCAP testing was put on hold for a few months but was able to resume in the middle of the year thanks to Euro NCAP’s labs and employees who quickly adapted to Covid-proof working practices. The spread of the coronavirus led to a significant drop in new passenger car sales and the cancellation or postponement of several announced vehicle models. T... Read the full story

• TX Shuttle electric vehicles supplied to on-demand shuttle service, Bussi • Essen Ruhrbahn, the public transport provider in Essen, Germany, will operate five TX Shuttles • For more information on LEVC, visit www.levc.com Ansty, 26th January 2021: LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has secured a deal with Essen Ruhrbahn, the public transport operator in Essen, Germany. Five TX Shuttle models will be used for its on-demand ride hailing service, Bussi, to meet the g... Read the full story

WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) issued interim recommendations for use of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19. The recommendations have been agreed at the SAGE extraordinary meeting held on 21 January and are based on the evidence summarized in the Background document on mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) against COVID-19 and the Background paper on Covid-19 disease and vaccines. Summary of the recommendations: Based on current evidence, SAGE... Read the full story

ALBA Group recycling trucks in Singapore already fitted with particulate filters from MANN+HUMMEL PureAir roof boxes introduced to improve air quality by extracting particulate pollution emitted by vehicles Technology set to be expanded to other markets in future Ludwigsburg/Singapore, 26 January 2021 – At the start of 2020, filtration specialists, MANN+HUMMEL, and global recycling and environmental services company, the ALBA Group, joined forces to launch a pilot project wit... Read the full story

2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning. While there are many different makes and models on the market to choose from, The Van Insurer is committed to finding the most competitive insurance quote for each and every customer, regardless of how they use their vehicle. And there’s more good news for van drivers; last year saw insurance premiums drop for every v... Read the full story

Leading Mini specialist trusts Falken for iconic ex Beatles Mini With over 30 years’ experience, Andy ‘Ace’ Harrison is amongst the UK’s foremost specialists for one of the world’s most loved cars, the original Mini. Over that time Harrison has repaired, raced, rallied, restored, bought and sold all types of Mini via his Acespeed business in Shipley, Yorkshire. As one of the world’s leading authorities on Minis, it is no surprise that one particularly iconic Mini found its way... Read the full story

GFORCES DATA SHOWS ONLINE CAR BUYING IS NO LONGER JUST A TREND, IT IS FAST BECOMING THE NEW NORMAL New and used car online purchases made through UK franchised retailers using GForces platform - NetDirector® Auto-e - increased by 1228% during 2020 Over £500m-worth of cars sold using GForces technology in 2020 GForces is forecasting UK online car sales via its platform to double during 2021 Average price of used car in the UK purchased online via its platform rose 5% Online UK... Read the full story

ETC and Eurail are encouraging travel operators to get creative and promote rail tourism as a clean, healthy form of transport across the EU Marketing campaigns will play a huge role in supporting the objectives of EYR 2021, with the award encouraging dialogue between rail and tourism sectors, promoting cooperation towards a more sustainable tourism model Awards are open to all organisations in the European tourism and transportation sectors with winners announced in November 2021... Read the full story

The IKEA business has for many years been committed to using its size and reach to eliminate forest degradation and deforestation around the world. Today, a new forest agenda for 2030 is announced as a way to ramp up the work to further enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change and drive innovation to use wood in even smarter ways – as the pressure on the world’s forests continues to grow. The IKEA business has now reached the more sustainable sources goal that was set out to be a... Read the full story

Georgia exports hold steady SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 25, 2021 – The Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 4.68 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in 2020, up 1.8 percent over its 2019 total of 4.59 million. Total cargo crossing all docks in 2020 reached 38.4 million tons. “Coming through this year with modest growth is a major accomplishment for Georgia’s ports and our partners throughout the private logistics community,” said Ge... Read the full story

Football and leisure market food manufacturer Wrights Food Group has appointed a new managing director as it continues to expand the business into new markets. The food manufacturing specialist which supplies savoury products to more than one third of UK football league clubs as well as savoury and sweet bakery products and ready meals to some of the UK’s leading retail, leisure and foodservice operators, has appointed Ian Dobbie into the new role from this month. Dobbie is an experie... Read the full story

Snappy Shopper has launched the second phase of its 'local store, to door' activity to further drive awareness of the Snappy Shopper platform across the UK. Snappy Shopper, the cutting-edge home delivery app and web platform targeted at the local convenience sector, is going back on TV, radio and digital channels in its second ever national advertising campaign. Running for three weeks from 25 January to 14 February 2021, this is the second time that Snappy Shopper will have... Read the full story

The organisers behind the successful North West Family Business Awards, The Family Business Network are hosting a virtual celebratory evening on 28th January to relive some of the magic from NWFBA2020 and bring those involved in the event, along with the wider community, back together. The event will be hosted by Lancashire-born food writer and broadcaster, Nigel Barden along with Co-Directors of The Family Business Network, Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson. Nigel also hosted the glittering... Read the full story

Chennai / Stuttgart – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), now unveiled the BharatBenz ‘BSafe Express’, a specialized reefer truck designed for the safe transportation of COVID-19 vaccines. Equipped with state-of-the-art connectivity, the BSafe Express uses newly developed refrigeration units that ensure the temperature and stability of the vaccines is accurately monitored and maintained at all stages of delivery. The reefer is mounted on the BharatBenz 2823R heavy-duty chassis.... Read the full story

Lamborghini has received the award for the eighth year running A people-focused strategy in the year of the pandemic Innovative digital programs, tools for more flexibility and for income support, projects for social responsibility Sant’Agata Bolognese, January 25, 2021 – For the eighth year running, Automobili Lamborghini has received the “Top Employer Italy 2021” award from the Top Employers Institute, an agency that acknowledges companies that apply the highest quality sta... Read the full story

C-Store Collective, the panel of associate consultants supported by convenience industry experts, is announcing the leading field execution and category advice provider, Acosta Europe, as its eighteenth partner. Acosta Europe is the parent company of Reach, ShopSmart Agency, Disrupt and Flexforce, and is the leading field execution and category advice provider in the UK and Ireland. The successful top-ranking business proudly holds long-term partnerships with leading brand owners incl... Read the full story

Ding-ding, all aboard! Two lucky bus industry workers have won top prizes in online competition BOTB just days apart from each other. Matthew Hector, 24, from Exeter, was just about to start his shift driving buses for Devon’s Stagecoach when BOTB’s Christian Williams video-called him to tell him he’d scooped a brand-new modified Motech BMW M135i xDrive. Just days later, Stuart Rollo, 51, from Prestonpans, was also at work, this time as a health and safety manager at L... Read the full story

Low temperatures are a challenge for all vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and electric cars Charging the car while it is still warm, using the heated seats function and regenerative braking helps you save energy The new SEAT Leon e-HYBRID offers a driving range of up to 64 km in electric mode (WLTP) and two full charge processes lasting 4 or 5 hours Martorell, With the arrival of winter, the outside temperature in many European countries is below freezing first thing in the morni... Read the full story

Highly Accomplished Energy and Construction Sector Veteran with a Proven Track Record of Raising Billions for Publicly Traded and Privately Held Companies LONDON, UK – Britishvolt today announced the appointment of William Reynolds as Chief Financial Officer effective 1 January, 2021. Britishvolt’s first UK battery Gigaplant with an investment of £2.6 billion will create over 3000 jobs. Mr. Reynolds has over 20 years of experience assisting companies with large-scale world-wide capita... Read the full story

'DAL-e' is an AI-powered automated robot offering bespoke customer services at a HMG showroom with plans for adoption in diverse operating environments DAL-e boasts language processing, facial recognition and automated mobility capabilities for seamless wall-to-wall services under Covid-19 situation Pilot operation begins at a Hyundai Motor showroom in Seoul with a view to further optimization, updates and improvements Hyundai Motor Group has launched the “DAL-e,” a highly advan... Read the full story

COVAX announced the signing of an advance purchase agreement for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; rollout to commence with successful execution of supply agreements. Additionally, COVAX announced that, pending WHO emergency use listings, nearly 150 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford candidate are anticipated to be available in Q1 2021, via existing agreements with the Serum Institute of India (SII) and AstraZeneca. COVAX is therefore on track to deliver at least... Read the full story

In his latest YouTube video, world-renowned supercar designer, Frank Stephenson, gives his tips on how to break into the design industry, drawing on experience from his own career before discussing the future of design Read the full story

The latest ONS retail figures reveal 2020 was the worst year on record for retail, but a huge success for online sales. ParcelHero says December’s figures reveal that the tills did still ring out for Christmas – but largely online. Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) make grim reading for retailers, revealing a slump of -1.9% in the volume of sales during 2020 when compared to 2019. That is the largest year-on-year fall on record. In contrast, the va... Read the full story