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StoreDot announces investment partner, Yozma Group, expanding presence in Asia

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Investment partnership with Yomza Group brings global multi-sector expertise and provides StoreDot with a significant opportunity to engage with key automotive manufacturers in South Korea and across Asia The partnership supports StoreDot’s vision to enable automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle adoption with fast-charging technologies in a market that is leading the way StoreDot is dedicated to providing automotive manufacturers a clear technology roadmap for seamless... Read the full story

British TV brand Mitchell & Brown announces winners of its Summer of Sport competition

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Three lucky customers scored big by winning back the cost of their TV in the prize draw 29th September 2021: Celebrating an incredible season of sporting events, Mitchell & Brown has announced the three winners of its ‘Summer of Sport’ competition, which encouraged customers who purchased one of its TVs between 1st June and 31st August 2021 to enter a free prize draw for the chance to win back the cost of their purchase. Mitchell & Brown launched the exciting competition to mark th... Read the full story

Snappy Shopper helps convenience retailers shift to home delivery

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Today the focus on home delivery is taking centre stage in the convenience sector. When independently owned convenience stores began seeking ways to shift to home delivery amid the lockdowns, many turned to Snappy Shopper. "To be able to deliver essential grocery items within 15 minutes to customers is very appealing,” said Dave Peacock, owner of Mercer Way Stores in Romsey near Southampton. “If you are a customer in the neighbourhood of one of the 950 stores using the S... Read the full story

1977 Ford Cortina Estate with just 4,400 miles heads to Car & Classic auction

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True survivor MkIV 1977 Ford Cortina Estate heading to auction Portuguese climate has ensured it has survived in original condition Once ubiquitous, huge attrition rates mean only less than 70 1977 Ford Cortinas are recorded as on the road today Features in 2021 Akshay Kumar movie Bell Bottom www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions Having evaded the ravages of rust and the attention of banger racers, a true survivor 1977 MkIV Ford Cortina 1600L Estate, with just 4,418 miles (7,711km) fr... Read the full story

Leading brands at Automechanika Shanghai 2021 hint at opportunities along the value chain

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Consumer behaviour and growing environmentally-conscious practices are steering industrial changes across the global auto market. Amongst others, these active trends are propelling new energy vehicle and green repair markets forward, as well as stimulating growth in the logistics and commercial vehicle segments. But, how are leading players adjusting their strategies to meet new needs in OE and the aftermarket? Automechanika Shanghai speaks to Bosch and ZF to find out more. In recen... Read the full story

Network Automation – What Is It and How Can It Benefit Your Business

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With increasing competition in every sector, businesses constantly need to seek better speed and scalability in their IT operations to remain ahead of the curve. It has become essential for them to adapt as per evolving technology trends and make their IT networks more efficient to support their business objectives. And all this without overburdening the employees and causing repeated downtime. Recurring network failures can be catastrophic to the visibility of the applications and can hamper... Read the full story

You are not a coach, and want to be

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Please watch our short video to and learn how to become a coach. To find out how Simple Emotional Transition Coaching can help your business and your team visit https://www.somethingsimplecoaching.com or alternatively arrange a consultation. Call Debbie Stott on 07957 896 023 #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma #coaching #coach #motivation #training #mindset #mindfulness #business #lifecoach #inspiration #lifestyle #leadership #success #lifecoaching #marketing #mentoring #tran... Read the full story

Wellbeing Wednesday - Life Crafters

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#wellbeingwednesday We are honored to be partnered up with Diogo Varandas of Thumbs Up to deliver a fantastic series of workshops for us! #LifeCrafters is a 3 part programme aimed at building your #emotionalresiliency and your #wellbeing. We have split the 3 programmes into 12 sessions and you can find out more about Life Crafters (along with all the dates) on the following link: https://www.systbusiness.co.uk/life-crafters/ To find out more about Diogo please head over to our Thu... Read the full story

JBR CAPITAL Enjoys Record Business Period

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JBR CAPITAL ENJOYS RECORD BUSINESS PERIOD, LENDING £100M SINCE 1 MARCH ENABLING CUSTOMERS TO FUND THEIR AUTOMOTIVE PASSION JBR Capital experiences record level of finance applications and pay-outs since 1 March 2021 Easing of lockdown drives unprecedented surge for finance for high-end vehicles JBR Capital funds £100m, average advance per loan of £81,000 Unique, personalised approach to finance and ability to conclude agreements quickly Porsche the most sought-after ma... Read the full story

Port of Savannah to add 1.6M TEUs of capacity

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SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 28, 2021 – On the heels of reporting the second busiest month in its history, the Georgia Ports Authority Board approved more than $34 million to help expedite an additional 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in capacity that will begin coming online in December. “In three months, this investment will begin to deliver the additional capacity we need to better accommodate increased volumes and demand for our services,” said Griff L... Read the full story

Booksy - The 24/7 Virtual Receptionist Revolutionising the Health and Wellbeing Industry

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Booksy’s app offers businesses an all-in-one solution for booking customers, managing their day-to-day, and marketing their services, for a low-cost monthly subscription fee 28th September 2021: Ground-breaking app Booksy has taken the health and wellbeing industry by storm, offering businesses a one-stop solution for all their admin needs - saving them both time and money. The appointment giant, which boasts over two million customers in the UK, is spear-heading the online booking m... Read the full story

Made to last – the family sheepskin business that’s celebrating 40 years!

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It’s safe to say that the owners of Westmorland Sheepskins, the Heaton family come from a long line of entrepreneurial Yorkshire stock! Reaching the significant milestone of 40 years in business has given them a rare chance to reflect on their heritage, their challenges and triumphs along the way, and of course their future. Wind the clock back to the early seventies; a time when tanneries were a feature of most sizeable towns across the UK. Howard Heaton was just starting out his... Read the full story

DTM finale, part 1: ABT Sportsline fights for the DTM title

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First Hockenheim, then Norisring: Two weekends in a row will decide who wins the 2021 DTM. Right in the middle of the title fight: Team ABT Sportsline with spearhead Kelvin van der Linde, who is third in the standings and 15 points behind leader Liam Lawson in the Ferrari before the last four races. 112 points will still be awarded on the last two race weekends of the exciting 2021 DTM season. The big showdown starts this weekend with two races at the Hockenheimring (Saturday and Sund... Read the full story

PIRELLI Launches A New Tyre For CLASSIC MINI COLLECTORS

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THE REBORN CINTURATO CN54 RETURNS TO THE RANGE WITH VINTAGE LOOKS AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BRITISH DESIGN ICON Milan, September 27 2021 – A new Pirelli Collezione tyre is available for owners of the legendary Mini. Pirelli Collezione is a family of tyres designed for the world’s most iconic cars built between 1950 and 1980, which unite vintage looks and modern technology. A CLASSIC TYRE WITH FUTURE TECHNOLOGY For all the different versions of the classic Mini (including th... Read the full story

Rising Drive-Off incidents push forecourt fuel crime up 20.5% during Q2\ 2021

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The volume of forecourt crime reported to BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, by forecourt operators increased by 20.5% during the second quarter of 2021, driven by a near 38% increase in Drive-Off incidents. The second quarter (Q2) experienced more vehicle movements as the country was released from lockdown in April. During the three months to 30 June 2021 the BOSS Forecourt Crime Index increased to 170 (141: Q1 2021) and is now at the same level as Q4 2019. The BOSS... Read the full story

Let The Good Times Be Gin: Bonds of London product awarded one star by Great Taste

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Bonds of London has been awarded a one star by the Great Taste Awards for its Let The Good Times Be Gin gummy sweets. The confectionery, which was launched to market in 2020, picked up the honour at the annual awards. The accreditation commends the work of the passionate team behind Bonds, who stood out amongst 14,113 products entered this year from 108 countries. The popular Bonds product will now be decorated with the unmistakable black and gold Great Taste logo wh... Read the full story

Gumtree’s new study reveals the state of the UK’s Car Industry in 2021

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Vauxhall Corsa ranks as the most popular new car within the UK 20 in 100 drivers in the UK drive a black car Manchester revealed as the most car-dense city in the UK with more than one in two residents owning a car [September 2021]: From the UK’s most popular car model to the male to female ratio of driving licence holders, how much do you really know about the UK’s car industry? Gumtree’s new research breaks down the current UK Car industry. Using visualisations, they’ve... Read the full story

Room Hire

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#Roomhire Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) now has spaces that are now available for hire at very affordable rates. This means you don’t have to commit to long term lease agreements on office space, business rates and crippling energy bills, you simply meet when you need to. So, the next time your group needs to catch up, greet a potential new customer or collaborate on a project you can at very little cost. Get in touch to arrange a viewing: T: 01952 299214 E: hello@systbusi... Read the full story

Ben launches new SilverCloud programmes for younger people

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Today, automotive charity Ben is launching a new range of programmes on SilverCloud, its digital mental health and wellbeing platform, that are specially tailored to help younger automotive people aged 16 years+. Completely free for anyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry - including new apprentices - SilverCloud gives people round the clock access to tools that can help them to better manage their mental health and wellbeing. Programmes on the platform use an e... Read the full story

Contactless payment embraced by Nottingham's public transport

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INIT EXTENDS CONTACTLESS TICKETING FOR NOTTINGHAM BUSES AND TRAMS USERS of Nottingham’s public transport network can now enjoy improved ticketing options as more journey types are added to its contactless payment system. The exciting new changes include the introduction of a scheme that will see passengers able to travel on Nottingham Express Transit (NET) trams using their chosen contactless payment method. New platform validators have been installed across the NET network to enab... Read the full story

The Alvis Car Company: First post-war Continuation Series Graber Super Coupé build completed

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A significant milestone for The Alvis Car Company, as the first post-war Continuation Series car, a Graber Super Coupé, leaves the works Alvis Japan, the company’s exclusive agents in the Asian market, to take delivery later this year The Graber Super Coupé uses new old stock engine block and chassis, carefully stored since the original factory closed in 1967 The first post-war Continuation Series model, a 3.0-litre Graber Super Coupé from The Alvis Car Company, has been finis... Read the full story

Reviving An Exceptional SERIES 1 E-TYPE

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E-Type UK fully restores iconic Series 1 FHC Jaguar E-type back to original factory specification Meticulous refurbishment involves complete metalwork refabrication Body shell hand-painted and polished to rare 1960s factory colour Drivetrain performance upgrade package fitted to bring legendary chassis up to speed with today’s modern sports cars Upgraded interior re-trimmed to an immaculate level of craftsmanship More information at etypeuk.com/restoration/a-classic-combination... Read the full story

NIO 333 FE Team Achieves Highest Level of FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme Certification

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September 2021: Brilliant in Excellence UK Ltd is proud to announce that the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) has bestowed the highest award for environmental protection and sustainability on its all-electric racing operation - the NIO 333 Formula E Team. By awarding the Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the FIA recognises the team’s environmental performance and excellent environmental awareness. The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme is aimed at helping... Read the full story

#MotivationalMonday

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#MotivationalMonday Today we look at the #quoteoftheweek “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” This quote by #AlexanderDenHeijer is a quote that you can shift your perspective instantaneously. Much like the flower, here at SYST we change the environment to accommodate your needs and requirements. We provide you with the necessary support and help needed to start your own business and to get you into self-employment. This is ach... Read the full story

HIT YOUR BUSINESS GOALS AT LIVERPOOL BUSINESS FAIR THIS OCTOBER

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Local B2B event organisers Liverpool BA are inviting businesses to take part in the Liverpool Business Fair, which returns to Liverpool Football Club from 10.30am-3pm on Tuesday 12th October. This flagship event has been taking place annually since 2002 - apart from an enforced break in 2020 - and has become one of the most popular business events in the region. A business exhibition is the main feature of the event. This will showcase companies from a wide variety of sectors,... Read the full story

5 Must-Have Items for Your Dream Home Cinema Room

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Nothing tops the experience of watching a movie in the cinema hall. The big screen, surround sound, dimmed lights, and reclining seats contribute towards creating an incredible ambience that is difficult to replicate. But in times of Covid and social distancing, it is not always safe or possible to visit the local cinema hall to catch your favourite movie. If watching movies is your favourite thing to do, there is a solution to your problem. A recent trend in home improvement projects is conv... Read the full story

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy - BWRT

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‘BWRT®’ stands for ‘BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®’, a model of psychology and psychotherapy created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It’s a totally confidential method that does not require you to reveal private information or personal secrets to your therapist and it is carried out in a completely conscious state. It does not use hypnosis or any concepts that might be considered mystical or unscientific – it’s completely logical, practical and down-to-eart... Read the full story

A New Way to Mindfulness.

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Take a different approach to your wellbeing with Something Simple Coaching. Our Something Simple Transition Coaching is a very unique process that falls in between coaching, counselling and therapy. Completely unique and effective. To find out how Simple Emotional Transition Coaching can help your business and your team visit https://www.somethingsimplecoaching.com or alternatively arrange a consultation. Call Debbie Stott on 07957 896 023 #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma... Read the full story

Diary Management.

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Do you suffer from a busy schedule, missed appointments, or not knowing what you are doing from one hour to the next? Then you should consider hiring a Virtual Assistant for your diary management. I can organise and schedule your diary to suit you and your business. For more information on Crucial VA, visit our website: https://crucial-va.co.uk/ Or, schedule a discovery call: https://bit.ly/CrucialVA Alternatively, give us a call on 0208 088 3671 #virtualassistant #virtualassist... Read the full story

Aluminium Sport Thirsty for God Water Bottle

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White Aluminium 600ml water bottle. The bottle comes with a flip top straw for easy sipping. A straw insert keeps your favorite cold beverage flowing. Gloss finish, flip top straw Material: Aluminium Dimensions: 600ml To find out more about Devine Clothings & Gifts or to browse our extensive range please visit https://www.devineclothings.com/ Email us at info@devineclothings.com Or just give us a call on 0843 837 6956 #devineclothing #ethicalclothing #tshirt #fashion... Read the full story

Why not let us Take Care of Your Online Digital Presence to free up your time.

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Social Media and Press Release Management. Sometimes the best intentions don’t yield results, having a marketing strategy in place is all well and good, but you won’t get results unless you implement it. Here at Pronounce we understand the importance of getting your company out there to the world, whether local, national, or even global. As you may already know it can take years and an awful lot of time and effort to build up a meaningful following on your own social media accounts,... Read the full story

A new SPAR store opens in the Heartlands

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Petrol forecourt retailer EG Group has opened a brand new SPAR convenience store and forecourt site at junction 4A off the M8 at the Heartlands Business Park, Whitburn, Scotland. Heartlands is on the site of a former coal mine and has undergone a very large regeneration project. Mike Leonard, Sales Director at SPAR Scotland, said: “The Heartlands Business Park is a recent addition to our partnership with EG Group. The new opening of the SPAR store has created jobs and will be a great... Read the full story

BILSTEIN supplies the optimal B6 for any vehicle

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The improved lane stability and optimum handling delivered by the BILSTEIN B6 pays off on poor or winding roads, as well as with heavily loaded vehicles or when towing a trailer. However, the precise handling of the gas pressure shock absorber is not only for safety, but also improves the driving experience. Thus, there are many arguments in favour of the BILSTEIN B6. However, many people do not know if the twin-tube or mono-tube version is preferable. The latter is increasingly being asked f... Read the full story

The Outlierman is proud to support The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive with luxury driving accessories for its largest charity fundraisers

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Bologna-based atelier, The Outlierman, has supported The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive by supplying luxury driving accessories for their top five highest fundraisers Each of the five largest fundraisers will receive a complimentary Outlierman Dapper Pack, which includes a pocket square, tie and driving gloves Worth $350 each, every Outlierman Dapper Pack will contain a World Beater Pocket Square (Sky Blue), Type 75 Atlantic Silk Tie (Sky Blue/Blue) and Heritage Fingerless Stri... Read the full story

Two medal wins for SPAR at first-ever BBC Good Food Drinks Taste Awards 2021

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SPAR, the leading symbol group in the UK, has won two medals at the first BBC Good Food Drinks Taste Awards 2021. The new BBC Good Food Drinks Taste Awards 2021 have been launched to celebrate the brilliant own-brand and retailer-exclusive bottles available from outlets around the UK. Winning medals from SPAR are the SPAR Harmonist Rhubarb and Ginger Flavoured Gin which has been crowned Best Pink Gin and the SPAR Premium French Grain Vodka crowned Best Vodka. Adam Geor... Read the full story

Ports and Shipping are at the centre of levelling up, says ABP Director Simon Bird

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Last week thousands of people gathered throughout the week in the nation’s capital for London International Shipping Week. The series of events, which take place every two years, bring together businesses and public sector leaders with an interest in UK trade to discuss the future. This year, the first event of its kind after Covid, felt especially relevant as the focus was all about how to grow and re-build the UK economy to seize the many opportunities that exist ahead. There were some... Read the full story

Prepare for basics shortages as 23% of stores report low stocks and 20% of transport companies stop trading, says ParcelHero

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Today’s ONS Business Insights report paints a bleak picture, says the delivery expert ParcelHero. 12.5% of retailers say they have been unable to get key products and 20% of transport companies have suspended business. New UK trade figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are extremely concerning, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. They reveal widespread shortages for retailers and tumbling profit margins for transport companies, as the Brexit-create... Read the full story

REE Automotive and Hino Win European Product Design Award for Top Design for Society

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Tel Aviv, Israel – September, 2021 -- REE Automotive LTD (NASDAQ: “REE”), a leader in e-mobility, today announced that REE, together with its partner Hino Motors, are the top winners in the European Product Design Award in the “Design for Society” category. Amos Boaz, lead designer for REE, and Yamaguchi Seiichi, lead designer for HINO, will share the award. The next-generation commercial mobility solution to be jointly developed by Hino, Toyota’s truck arm, and REE will be com... Read the full story

South East sees 42% increase in EV charge points

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The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points added to the network in London, the East and South East, has increased by nearly 2,700 in the past 12 months, UK Power Networks has revealed today. The new findings have been released in the run-up to National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23) when many people will be considering when to switch to an EV to cut their carbon footprint. There are now over 9,000 charge points in London, the East and South East, served by UK Power... Read the full story

North-south UK divide widens among online car buyers - but not for dealers

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A DRAMATICALLY widening north-south divide between Britain's online car buyers has been revealed in the latest internet car sales analysis. BuyaCar.co.uk, which operates online only and delivers cars nationwide, says that sales are more concentrated around London and the south east than ever before in the company's 19-year history. Analysts examined sales per 100,000 people for every postcode area in Britain and found for the first time that none of the top 20 online car buyin... Read the full story

The UK’s most searched motoring problems revealed

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With MOTs set for a price increase under new DSVA plans, knowing how to take care of a cars basic needs could help UK drivers to save thousands of pounds in the long run. Unsurprisingly, most of us are not well versed in car mechanics and Google is often the first port of call when it comes to finding out about basic car maintenance. As such, car insurance provider Uswitch has uncovered the most searched motoring problems in the UK from Google search data, to help British drivers to get... Read the full story

Coming soon "WATCH THIS SPACE"

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Starting next week we will be promoting the "Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants Event 2021" Please watch this space for updates! Read the full story

Electric truck maker ATLIS races towards $5 million end-of-month crowdfunding finish

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MESA, Ariz., Sept 22, 2021 - Atlis Motor Vehicles (ATLIS) is closing in on a $5 million Regulation CF crowdfunding target after launching just three weeks ago and securing $2 million within 24 hours. The Arizona-based company had already attracted over $16 million in previous crowdfunding, towards developing its own electric vehicle battery cells and packs to power 300, 400, or 500-mile range versions of the ATLIS XP vehicle platform and XT pickup truck, to debut in 2022. ATLIS also pla... Read the full story

Ace, of Skunk Anansie, joins ethical marketplace Beyond Bamboo with ‘Muzzled’ his new range of design-led streetwear

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Ace, the guitarist with UK rock band Skunk Anansie has joined ethical marketplace Beyond Bamboo to sell his new range of ‘Muzzled’ streetwear. ‘Muzzled’ is about fun, personal representation and bold statements using eco-friendly, sustainable earth-positive garments and materials. The imagery on the ‘Muzzled’ range is rooted in Ace’s hand drawn, illustrative graphic design background, having studied at the Brunswick College of Art & Design before joining Skunk An... Read the full story

MOKE Comes Home With Production Facility In UK’S AUTOMOTIVE HEARTLAND

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Full official MOKE production returns to the United Kingdom Production in partnership with leading automotive Tier 1 manufacturing and engineering company, Fablink Group Significant investment signals long-term commitment to the growth of the brand UK cars available to order from today, with prices starting at £20,000 + local taxes + delivery Isobel Dando, CEO, MOKE International: “The return of full MOKE production to British shores represents a homecoming for one of our nati... Read the full story

There are two types of tire noise – the tire label only accounts for one of them

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Noise level is one of the key factors affecting driving comfort. As the popularity of quiet electric cars increases, more and more drivers have taken an interest in tire noise, for example. External rolling noise and interior noise are different things, but you can reduce both by keeping your car and tires in good condition. Nokian Tyres considers the noise aspect carefully in R&D and testing. As consumers shop for new tires, it is very difficult to know which of the available options woul... 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

AIRSPEEDER PARTNERS WITH TELSTRA PURPLE FOR FLYING CAR RACING SERIES

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Telstra and Airspeeder enter into multi-million dollar technical partnership Telstra to enable flying car racing through implementation of 5G network Racing accelerates the development of consumer applications for flying cars Airspeeder series is a test-bed for technology infrastructure that will enable autonomous passenger vehicles powered by Telstra September 2021: Australia’s largest technology services business, Telstra Purple, is pushing the boundaries of technology to po... Read the full story

All packed up but nowhere to go: can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver?

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By partners Lucy Pringle and Jonny Gribben at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. A combination of Covid, Brexit and other factors has meant that there are simply not enough drivers to meet UK demand. The Road Haulage Association estimates that there is now a shortage of 100,000 drivers in the UK, and says that it will take 18 months to train 100,000 drivers. This lack of haulage capacity is putting intense pressure on some supply chains,... Read the full story

Mercedes G-Class with 8 cylinders and a “sun hat”

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Sportservice Lorinser dresses up the discontinued cabriolet After a production run of almost 40 years, the Mercedes G-Class – and therefore also the Sportservice Lorinser vehicle tuner – experienced the first true model change in 2018. In an exemplary manner, the car manufacturer updated the technology to the state of the art without watering down the character of the iconic off-road vehicle. One thing is certain: A car enthusiast time traveling from the year 1979 would have imme... Read the full story