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How to Market your Business using Social Media

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP! How to #market yourself with #socialmedia and #growyourbusiness About this #event How to #MarketyourBusiness using Social #Media Why use #socialmediaforbusiness (10 mins) Which social media platform to use (10 mins) Profile #setup process (10 mins) #Content pillar #strategy i.e. what to #post (10 mins) The importance of #video visibility (10 mins) Wrap up and Q&A (10 mins) If you meet our charitable criteria and are based within the county of #Shropshire our #... Read the full story

The BILSTEIN Academy clarifies technical misunderstandings

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Dictionary of popular suspension errors: Part 1 Is it necessary to pump 2-pipe dampers before installation? Does the air suspension bellow tear when lifting vehicles with the engine running? What helps against the notorious “morning sickness”? A lot of half-knowledge is circulating around the topics shock absorbers, air suspension etc., which has long since been part of the “Dictionary of popular suspension errors”. This book is still purely fictional, but in the opinion of the BIL... Read the full story

Extreme E in Greenland

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ABT CUPRA XE makes it to the semi-finals at the Arctic X Prix Actually ABT CUPRA XE wanted to celebrate the birthday of its driver Jutta Kleinschmidt on Sunday with champagne on the podium. However, after a brilliant performance in qualifying, where Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mattias Ekström finished second overall, the team was stopped in the semi-final on Sunday morning. The reason was a technical issue on the drive shaft of the all-electric single-spec car. “Unfortunately, w... Read the full story

Nokian Tyres: The growing EV car segment deserves premium tires to meet its demanding requirements

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The Scandinavian tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres has been working hard to develop premium tires for electric cars to satisfy the specific needs of the segment. Electric cars typically have high power outputs and their heavy battery packs cause them to weigh more than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. Heavier cars also take longer to stop, putting increased emphasis on safety. Over the last decade, electric cars and hybrids have made a transition from a somewhat marginal part of the int... Read the full story

Warning to motorists over the Bank Holiday weekend about misfueling, wiht more than 400 misfuels every day in the UK - Advice from LeaseLoco

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With millions of people expected to be travelling on UK roads over the August Bank Holiday weekend, car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, is warning motorists about the dangers of misfuelling. Every year, around 150,000 motorists accidentally put the wrong fuel in their vehicles1 - that’s just over 400 misfuels every day, and almost 100,000 misfuel mishaps already in 2021. And it’s easy enough to do, particularly when you are distracted by a car full of excitable, noisy kids, an... Read the full story

Cyber Security and the Threat to Small to Medium Businesses

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H2 is hosting a webinar on the 28th September at 12 o'clock. The aim is to explore how SMEs are affected by cyber crime and how the threats and vulnerabilities they face, are translated into business risk. The webinar is free, and we'd be delighted to welcome you to it. Click HERE for more details. Read the full story

SYST Support Available

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Are you 16-30? Not in #Education, #Employment or #Training? Live in #Shropshire? THEN GET IN TOUCH! The Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) is a charity set up to prevent or relieve #poverty by providing support for #youngpeople, from #disadvantaged/ #marginalised backgrounds, to realise their #potential and work towards #financial and #social #independence. We support them in all aspects of #businessstartup and #selfemployment to create their own #job or to gain additional #skills, #conf... Read the full story

Want more customers spending more money more often?

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Sign up for free advertising with My VIP Rewards, simply choose an offer and they promote you myviprewards.co.uk Read the full story

5 Key Reasons Behind the HGV Driver Crisis

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As the current shortage of HGV drivers causes widespread chaos across multiple sectors, the fragility of our national supply chains is laid bare. Nandos have shut some 75 outlets, M & S have threatened to reduce opening hours, while KFC has reduced its menu to cope with missing ingredients. In Reigate and Woking, green bins have gone uncollected, while Aldi said it was unable to deliver to 600 shops due to dwindling driver numbers. Current data by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) esti... Read the full story

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars offers winning bidder the chance to be on television with its restored Lotus Esprit Series 1

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A rare 1976 Lotus Esprit Series 1 restored by the TV show, Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars is due to be auctioned Car & Classic’s online-only platform next week Freshly restored and not yet fully run in, the winning bidder has the option to take delivery of the car on the leading enthusiast car programme One of 15 right-hand drive examples to leave the Hethel factory in Colorado Orange, presenting duo Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard have worked with leading restorers to keep the Esprit’... Read the full story

New Crazy Candy Factory Tubs launched at Hancocks

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The UK’s leading confectionery wholesaler, Hancocks, has added new items to their exciting and ever-growing range of sweetshop tubs to their Crazy Candy Factory range. Filled to the brim with traditional treats, bright new additions and fizzy favourites, each tub is packed full of flavour and all sweets are 100% halal. Now available online and in store, the CCF sweetshop tubs offer retailers a world of options as the boxes can be sold as they are, sweets can be separated into separate... Read the full story

0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds

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ABT SQ5 TDI impresses with 385 HP and stylish 21-inch HR rims In 2012, Audi launched the first generation of the SQ5. For the launch of the new model and to emphasise the sporty aspirations of the SUV, the Ingolstadt manufacturer chose a special location and a special occasion – the 24-hour race at Le Mans. And the high-performance Q5 really impressed the experts with its dynamic. Meanwhile, the second generation has arrived and naturally presents a perfect opportunity for the Bavar... Read the full story

Importance of Promotional Products in Marketing

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Marketing plays a crucial role in ensuring a brand’s success in today’s competitive environment. Every business needs to devise an effective marketing strategy that focuses on customer acquisition and customer retention. Several businesses offer the same kind of products or services that you do. Your marketing strategy must include various tactics that focus on customer acquisition and retention to get the desired results. A tried-and-tested marketing tactic that has stood the test of... Read the full story

Blue and yellow damper is up to any adventure

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BILSTEIN B6 turns an aged VW T3 into the perfect globetrotter Anna and Martin don’t care for package tours. They need their freedom and never stay in one place for long. Their faithful companion is “Schlumpf” (“Smurf”), a 35-year-old VW T3 camper from Westfalia, which has also been made fit for travelling across Europe with B6 shock absorbers from BILSTEIN. Today, nothing reminds of the already somewhat battered van, which the two bought from a backyard dealer in 2012 for a small... Read the full story

IB Group agrees exclusive deal with Tootsie Roll Industries

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The UK’s largest confectionery distributor, the IB Group (Hancocks, World of Sweets, Bonds and Bobby’s), will become the exclusive distributor to American candy brand Tootsie Roll Industries. The agreement will see the sweet specialists become the sole UK distributors for the company, through the wholesale arm of the business, Hancocks. Tootsie Roll Industries was founded in 1896 with its most famous product, the Tootsie Roll. Over the last 125 years they have launched so... Read the full story

ROIDMI launches premium RS70 cordless vacuum cleaner – one-stop solution for all cleaning needs

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Pioneering cordless vacuum cleaner brand, ROIDMI, is shaking up the premium floorcare market with its new flagship RS70 model. The brand’s premium model comes with a five-year motor guarantee as standard, with a two-year warranty on the battery, and is testament to the innovative and sleek design and forward-thinking technology that ROIDMI has continued to disrupt the market with. Superior in its cleaning ability as well as versatility, the RS70 offers proven antiviral/antib... Read the full story

High Street sales collapse was a ‘Freedom Day’ own goal, says ParcelHero

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The end of Covid restrictions was supposed to boost July’s retail sales, but the spreading Delta variant drove anxious shoppers back into their homes. ParcelHero warned last month that two-thirds of shoppers did not want to see such a drastic end to protective measures. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says it warned the Government as early as 9 July that ‘Freedom Day’ plans to relax Covid measures would backfire. Now the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sal... Read the full story

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2021: THE RAREST CARS IN THE WORLD

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The Concours of Elegance has revealed the full list of vehicles that make up its Main Concours display of the rarest cars in the world From trailblazing pre-war Grand Prix cars to the very Rolls-Royce that gave birth to ‘the best car in the world’ moniker Collection of around 60 vehicles sits at the heart of an ever that will welcome around 1,000 cars in total, in a number of special classes and features The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegan... Read the full story

Traction gas springs – a new highly requested product group

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Lesjöfors' product range is growing continuously. We can now also offer traction gas springs that provide immediate power and high safety in applications that require a controlled closing. The products are available both in the standard range and as well as custom-made adapted to individual requirements. A traction gas spring is different from a conventional gas spring since it is working in the opposite direction, which means that it contracts instead of being pushed out. Unloaded, the p... Read the full story

#GivingTuesday

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#GivingTuesday The Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) is set up for the prevention or relief of #poverty by providing #education/ #training and several services to help people optimise their #potential and #work towards financial independency through setting up their own #business or by finding viable #employment. Throughout the last 12 months we are aware what people have been through and how businesses have been affected by Covid-19. Our Mission is to #Empower our clients to ach... Read the full story

Bicester Motion pledges to sign the Armed Forces Covenant

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Bicester Motion adds a new chapter to a distinguished military heritage by signing the Armed Forces Covenant The signing serves to cement its commitment as custodians of a unique site, as employers of veterans, and in its ongoing support to the Armed Forces Community Bicester Motion and 16 of its specialist automotive businesses will make their own unique Covenant commitments Bicester Motion will be signing the Armed Forces Covenant in support of the Armed Forces community on th... Read the full story

Consumers Demand Payment Choice

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Volumatic’s new white paper shares the latest consumer research that highlights consumers are demanding payment choice Leading cash handling supplier, Volumatic has released a new white paper sharing the research that consumer demand for cash acceptance remains high. After misinformation spread during the pandemic, many retailers have been reluctant to accept cash payments, with 26% of consumers having their cash payment refused in the last year. However, Volumatic’s insight shares... Read the full story

With Extreme E at the Arctic X Prix

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ABT CUPRA XE is ready for fresh season start in Greenland This location is absolutely new territory for all drivers and motorsport fans: in Kangerlussuaq, a small town in Greenland, the all-electric Extreme E series will be holding its next event this weekend (August 28 and 29). For the ABT CUPRA XE team, the third race is also like a fresh new start to the season: for the first time, Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mattias Ekström will go into a race weekend together and prepared. After an E... Read the full story

An Open Conversation About Money for Women In Business

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COMING SOON TO WOMEN'S BUSINESS CLUB Smart Money Mondays Women's Business Club has teamed up with SmartPurse to speak to our ever growing network of business women to talk about MONEY. "Our aim is to provide jargon-free and independent education on a variety of subjects including savings, debt, future planning, investment and pensions to name a few" - Adam Corbett, Head of Operations & Business Development at SmartPurse The Women's Business Club is everything a big thinker or busi... Read the full story

An Open Conversation About Money for Women In Business

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COMING SOON TO WOMEN'S BUSINESS CLUB Smart Money Mondays Women's Business Club has teamed up with SmartPurse to speak to our ever growing network of business women to talk about MONEY. "Our aim is to provide jargon-free and independent education on a variety of subjects including savings, debt, future planning, investment and pensions to name a few" - Adam Corbett, Head of Operations & Business Development at SmartPurse The Women's Business Club is everything a big thinker or busi... Read the full story

Pronounce Concierge Welcomes Richard Crossman (VOICEOVER)

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Pronounce Media are delighted to welcome Richard Crossman to our Concierge service to offer his professional male voiceover talents to the mix. The aim of the Concierge service is to offer a range of complimentary services to enable our users to enhance their marketing and benefit from the rewards they deserve. Voiceover is often overlooked but it is of crucial importance in the modern marketplace and can be implemented in a number of ways that you may not even have thought about. The obvi... Read the full story

Rathfinny Wine Estate – why location really matters

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A conversation between: Mark & Sarah Driver – Rathfinny Wine Estate Malcolm Gilbertson – Silverback® Susan Fenton – Decision Magazine Growing the brand (and grapes) “What happens when you walk into a bar in New York or Beijing or Berlin…” which sounds like the start of a joke, but Mark Driver is about to explain his ambition for the Rathfinny wine brand… “and the bar staff ask you if you would prefer Champagne or a Sussex. You say Sussex, and they recommen... Read the full story

The Best Time to Start Job Hunting is Now! Here’s Why You Should Make the Switch

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There has been a constant upheaval in the jobs market since the start of the pandemic in early 2020. News about companies going into administration and record numbers of job losses have been headlining TV channels and newspapers for a year and a half. However, thanks to the swift rollout of the vaccination programme, the UK economy is bouncing back and is expected to reach the pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021. This is reflected in the number of new job openings that are being reported a... Read the full story

Monday Motivation

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#motivationalquotesoftheday Today we look at legendary actor and musician #WillSmith who once said “#Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the #future. It is a product of our #imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. That is near #insanity. Do not misunderstand me, danger is very real but fear is a #choice.” Sometimes our own fears stop us doing things in life that we want to do. At Shropshire Youth Su... Read the full story

70th victory for Team ABT Sportsline in the DTM

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Kelvin van der Linde has given Team ABT Sportsline its 70th victory in the DTM. Following his victories at Monza and Zolder, the championship leader also won Saturday’s race at the Nürburgring. After the first half of the season, the South African, who lives near Kempten, has a 33-point lead in the drivers’ championship. In the teams’ championship, ABT Sportsline is also at the top of the table after the first half of the 2021 DTM season. Saturday was a picture-perfect day for... Read the full story

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE ANNOUNCES THE JUNIOR CONCOURS 2021

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The Concours of Elegance will welcome back the hugely successful ‘Junior Concours’ in 2021 following its debut at last year’s event Celebrating the best of half-scale petrol, pedal and electric-powered of all ages, the Junior Concours will roll into Hampton Court Palace on Sunday 5th September Half-sized Porsche 911s, Jaguar E-Types, Ferrari F40s and more are already confirmed to be among the 20 entries for the inaugural Junior Concours Concours of Elegance is a gather... Read the full story

FYNE AUDIO launches its most affordable UK built Special Production loudspeaker

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The Fyne Audio F500SP brings all the benefits of Fyne’s Special Production development project to a compact ‘bookshelf’ loudspeaker design based on the award-winning F500 cabinet and high end F700 components. Joining the F502SP and F501SP launched last year, the F500SP distils some of the best components and engineering from across Fyne Audio ranges into a unique standmount, point source loudspeaker, personally tuned by Technical Director, Dr Paul Mills. Handcrafted and hand finishe... Read the full story

WARMA Goes Full Pelt in Response to Pellet Oven Boom

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WARMA has responded to the boom in sales of pellet-burning, smaller and portable pizza ovens, by launching a range of top-quality pizza pellets. The new pellets satisfy oven owners’ burning desires for a fuel that exceeds their expectations and helps optimise the cooking capabilities of their smaller oven. Specifically designed for the type of pellet-fired pizza ovens produced by names such as Ooni, Uuni, Fresh Grills, Mi-fire, Dada and Nero, the WARMA pellets are made from... Read the full story

Are diesel owners spearheading the switch to electric vehicles?

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Trend sees EVs apparently eating into diesel share in fuel type searches AUGUST 19 2021 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIGNS that former diesel drivers could be spearheading tomorrow's switch to electric vehicles (EVs) have been revealed by the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk. Analysts at BuyaCar have identified a consistent trend during 2021 which sees EVs appearing to eat into the share of diesel searches. Tracking hundreds of thousands of searches in which sit... Read the full story

Merton bus garage gears up for zero-emission operations

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Environmentally-friendly buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection. UK Power Networks has completed work at Merton for Go-Ahead London, to enable new electric buses to charge overnight, with the project representing a major contribution towards reducing local pollution levels, while helping to enable the UK’s transition to Net Zero. The delivery team installed new cables to provide additional power at the garage, which wi... Read the full story

SYST Support Available

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Are you 16-30? Not in #Education, #Employment or #Training? Live in #Shropshire? THEN GET IN TOUCH! The Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) is a charity set up to prevent or relieve #poverty by providing support for #youngpeople, from #disadvantaged/ #marginalised backgrounds, to realise their #potential and work towards #financial and #social #independence. We support them in all aspects of #businessstartup and #selfemployment to create their own #job or to gain additional #skills, #... Read the full story

REE Automotive Awarded £12.5 Million GBP Funding from the UK Government

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Funding will allow REE to advance commercial production of its breakthrough REEcorner™ technology and ultra-modular EV platforms Project to help accelerate industry shift towards net zero-emissions with REE’s ultra-modular EV platforms & REEcorners™ designed to support extensive range of electric vehicles (Tel-Aviv, Israel – August 19, 2021) – REE Automotive Ltd. (NASDAQ: “REE”), an innovator in e-mobility which recently started to trade on Nasdaq, today announc... Read the full story

ILC The Climb postponed and challengers to tackle epic National 3 Peaks

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ILC The Climb at Mount Kili postponed as Tanzania remains on travel red list ILC challengers to tackle National 3 Peaks in November to maintain momentum £50k raised so far and participants determined to hit vital £300k target Automotive industry charity, Ben, announces that its Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) fundraiser, The Climb, has been postponed as Tanzania remains on the travel red list. It’s hoped that the event will take place in February 2022, however this depends o... Read the full story

Tom Wood from Car & Classic comments about the future of the classic car in a world of ULEZ expansions and E10 fuel introductions

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Considering the recent announcements about CO2 emission reductions on UK streets, most recently the E10 fuel implementation and the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, CEO of Car & Classic Tom Wood offers some insight into the possible future of classic cars in the UK. Launched in April 2019 by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the ULEZ operates 24/7 every day of the year and currently covers the same areas as the Congestion Charge zone, with daily charges for mo... Read the full story

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

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Genesis reveals gv60, the brand’s first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle Inspired by Genesis Design language ‘Athletic Elegance', the GV60 embodies dynamic exterior design Interior design features advanced and delicate details which emphasize the ‘Beauty of White Space’ Frankfurt, Germany – August 19, 2021: Genesis has officially revealed exterior and interior images of the GV60, its first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle. The Genesis brand’s second e... Read the full story

Compact sports car with more power and a new look

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ABT provides a boost of 60 HP and new wheels for the CUPRA Leon Since the first generation appeared in 1999, the Leon has enjoyed ongoing success in the dynamic compact class. Hitherto under the banner of SEAT, sporty models of the fourth and latest edition bear the bronze-coloured CUPRA emblem. And this can be interpreted as a sign of commitment. After all, the still relatively young brand has also dedicated itself to racing – as shown not least by the recent performance of the jo... Read the full story

DTS Services

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We are proud to work alongside Dimensions Training Solutions to provide some incredible training sessions which are all fully funded. Please take a look at the attached documents: https://www.systbusiness.co.uk/dimension-training-solutions-business-support-pathway/ https://www.systbusiness.co.uk/dimension-training-solutions-health-hygiene-pathway/ These are only a fraction of what they cover, so if you are interested then get in touch with us to find out more: T: 01952 299214... Read the full story

Benefits of MK Springers’ Waddlers to Toddlers Classes – Why Should You Attend

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Playing and indulging in physical activity is crucial for the healthy growth and development of babies and toddlers. And if they are allowed to do so in a safe and creative environment with other children of similar ages, physical activity can do wonders for their overall mental and physical development. MK Springers is the only OFSTED registered gymnastics club in Milton Keynes that offers a safe and creative environment where children can have fun, play, and interact with other kids. Among... Read the full story

BILSTEIN explains quality differences in air suspension modules from the aftermarket

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Genuine new part or remanufactured? Air suspension modules from the aftermarket are an interesting option for a repair that is in line with the current value. BILSTEIN should know: after all, the company developed the technology to production maturity together with Mercedes-Benz in 1997 – in the S-Class W220. Since then, air suspension systems have learned a lot: a current example is the Land Rover Defender, which features BILSTEIN’s semi-active DampTronic® technology ex works. H... Read the full story

PIRELLI P ZERO SLICK And The DALLARA STRADALE EXP CONQUER MUGELLO

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TYRES DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR TRACKDAY VARIANT OF STRADALE THAT LAPS TUSCAN CIRCUIT AS FAST AS A GT3 CAR Milan, August 18 2021 – Pirelli P Zero Slick tyres have been selected by Dallara to equip the exclusive Stradale EXP, a version of the road-going Stradale designed for track use with 500 hp, 720 Nm of torque and weighing only 890 kg. Pirelli engineers faced a difficult challenge in the development of these dedicated slick tyres, which are required to withstand impressive loads. The... Read the full story

Wellbeing Wednesday

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#WellbeingWednesday #VolunteerOpportunity We have worked with a range of fantastic #psychologists and truly gifted #professionals such as Maaike van Min, Lisa Avery and Julie Bricknall, ICF ACC, who delivered some truly spectacular #workshops for us. The feedback from which, you can see for yourselves: https://lnkd.in/dgTMjbk We want to continue providing a range of #wellbeing #support to the #community and would like your help in doing that. If you know someone or are someone... Read the full story

Choose the right tyres for your electric car to avoid a nasty shock, warns TyreSafe

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Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) maybe in for a shock if they don’t pay close attention to the tyres they choose when the originals need replacing. Increasingly, the tyres fitted are specifically designed for use on EVs and can be significantly different to the ‘normal’ tyres motorists are familiar with. TyreSafe is warning EV owners that fitting the wrong type of tyre could result in loss of range, extra noise, accelerated wear and the risk of failing while being driven, which could r... Read the full story

UK Power Networks Services drives the British Army towards a greener future

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UK Power Networks Services is powering the British Army on the road to a greener future following the design and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at military sites across the south of England. Up to 80 fully electric vehicles (EVs) will now operate across five garrisons on Salisbury Plain and Aldershot, allowing soldiers and civilian personnel to travel emission-free. In conjunction with KBR Aspire Defence Services Ltd, who hold responsibility for the improvement... Read the full story

ABT, the DTM and the Nürburgring: a Love Story

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Next weekend, the first half of the DTM season will come to an end at the Nürburgring. The ABT Sportsline team, which is competing in the DTM as a private team for the first time since 2003, enjoys an impressive record: Kelvin van der Linde has already won two races and leads the drivers’ standings by 21 points. ABT Sportsline is also in first place in the team standings. Just like van der Linde, Mike Rockenfeller has also scored points in all six races so far. Expectations are cor... Read the full story

Innovative content and marketing service joins Pronounce Media’s Concierge team

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Absolutely Write, the innovative content and marketing service run by former national newspaper journalist Arup Biswas, has joined Pronounce Media’s Concierge team. The Concierge team is focused on helping service users maximise their business, product, or service exposure by offering a range of complimentary services delivered by trusted experts. Absolutely Write is unique in not only offering top-quality content services, including creating press releases with impact, but also speci... Read the full story