Hagerty’s newly launched Hagerty Drivers Club UK partners with Mike Brewer and Petrolheadonism to present Wheeler Dealer Live at Bicester Motion Sunday 1st June. Mike Brewer has been buying, selling and talking cars on our TV screens since the late 90s, but it was Wheeler Dealers that made him a household name. Launched in 2003, Wheeler Dealers is now aired around the world, and has since seen a number of spin-off series, all with Mike as the frontman. Wheeler Dealer Live is the first show presented and hosted by Mike, along with leading automotive event presenters Petrolheadonism, creating an exciting…

This recognition highlights the team’s dedication to supporting local residents in accessing employment, training, and apprenticeship opportunities while working closely with businesses to stimulate economic growth across the borough. Originally launched to encourage employers to hire young apprentices, Walsall Works has evolved into a comprehensive programme providing employability support to residents of all ages. “ I’m delighted to see that Walsall Works has been shortlisted for this prestigious award. It’s a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication in supporting local people to overcome barriers to employment and training. The recognition highlights the importance of innovative and community-focused strategies…

The BMW Group is presenting its next leap forward in the field of electric drive technology – and in the process ushering in a new era of all-electric driving. At the Tech Days event in Landshut, the company has provided some initial insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology. Every fully electric Neue Klasse vehicle will enjoy the benefits. The first Neue Klasse model will go into series production later this year at Plant Debrecen in Hungary. Below is an overview of the technology highlights: The…

The Volkswagen Group and CGI, one of the world’s largest business and IT consulting firms, announce the deepening of their global collaboration. This move strengthens the Volkswagen Group’s long-term capabilities to further expand a powerful IT infrastructure for the future. As part of their joint efforts, both partners have launched the new entity MARV1N (pronounced “Marvin”) which will act as an international development unit for Group-wide digitalisation projects and support the developers at Volkswagen. With these additional resources, the Volkswagen Group plans to develop new IT systems faster and more efficiently. The Volkswagen Group is advancing the modernisation of…

XPENG, a Chinese-born global-orientated high-tech automotive company, announces its official entry to the UK and kicks off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. The ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPENG G6, marks a new milestone in one of the world’s biggest automotive and EV markets. UK a key milestone in XPENG’s global journey “Our launch in the UK, in partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML), marks a significant step in XPENG’s European and global expansion,” said Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG. “We are excited to bring a new era of smarter, more sustainable mobility…

EasyPark Group, a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, completes its strategic acquisition of Parkopedia, a global leader in connected car services and mobility data aggregation. Together, this acquisition creates a seamless, end-to-end driver experience, built on highly accurate and complete data, and unparalleled global payment capabilities. “With the addition of Parkopedia, we are making the driver journey more seamless,” said Cameron Clayton, CEO of EasyPark Group. “Parkopedia’s in-car data integration and payment technology, coupled with our digital parking solutions and on-street parking equipment, allows us to address the entire driver experience, and we are excited to share…

OMODA&JAECOO has officially announced the appointment of Gary Lan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the UK, effective immediately. In his new role, Lan will be responsible for steering the company’s operations across the United Kingdom, overseeing the expansion of the OMODA and JAECOO brands, and strengthening their presence in one of Europe’s key automotive markets. Lan’s appointment marks a crucial milestone for the company, coinciding with the official UK debut of the JAECOO brand and the start of JAECOO 7 customer deliveries at the end of January 2025. This follows closely on the heels of OMODA’s launch in September…

The leading all-electric parcel delivery company HIVED has placed an order for 11 Mercedes-Benz eActros, recently voted International Truck of the Year 2025, as it expands the UK’s only end-to-end electric delivery network, covering middle and final mile. HIVED has ordered nine eActros 600 and two eActros 400 from Mercedes-Benz Dealer partner, Motus Truck & Van. They will operate across HIVED’s nationwide middle mile network, collecting from retailer warehouses for delivery to end customers. The eActros 600 is the perfect choice for HIVED’s middle mile deliveries as its large battery capacity of over 600 kWh1 means it can travel at…

Bentley Motors has officially opened its new state-of-the-art Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch. The new facility, opened today by Gunnar Kilian, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG, and Bentley’s Board of Management, will be pivotal to the brand’s preparations for the first Bentley BEV. The world’s first Urban Luxury SUV will be launched next year and today’s opening sets a key milestone in transforming the 85-year old site for a new age of electrification. Bentley’s industry-leading Beyond100+ strategy will see the company reinvent its entire product range to support an electrified future. The company’s new digital,…

New 2024 eBay data reveals residents of Romford, East London, continue to be the UK’s most security- conscious car owners, purchasing the highest number of vehicle security accessories per capita. Following Romford, Llandudno, Conwy, and Redhill in Surrey rank second and third, while Dorchester, Dorset, and Truro, Cornwall, round out the top five. eBay’s analysis, based on vehicle security product purchases throughout 2024, highlights a growing shift towards traditional, non-electronic car security solutions. Security Trends: A Return to Traditional Protection In 2024, searches for traditional security accessories—such as Faraday pouches and steering wheel locks—increased by 2.75% compared to 2023. Most…