Last weekend hailed a turning point in the motor industry at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 when electric came out on top both for road and race cars. The world-renowned event took place July 12-15 at Goodwood House and the 9-turn, 1.16-mile Goodwood hill climb in West Sussex, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the… Read more »
For many businesses, commercial vehicles are the backbone to their operations with light commercials such as vans and pick-ups being the workhorse choice of many businesses. Although recent YTD new registration figures published by SMMT for commercial vehicles show a -2.7% decrease on the previous year, there is a significant growing demand for 4x4s and… Read more »
In March 2018, there were signs that the commercial vehicles market was going through a rough patch, with the number of registered vans versus the previous year down by -5.6%[1]. Since then SMMT have published new YTD data showing a recovery of nearly three percent, now down to -2.7%[2]. Although the overall picture paints a… Read more »
For the past 12 years, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has provided Loughborough-based Rainbows hospice for Children and Young People with the unrestricted use of a vehicle. But the existing vehicle – a 2014 Nissan Note, was starting to feel a little dated, so SMC felt it was time to furnish Rainbows hospice with something more modern…. Read more »
Whether you’re planning to stay in the UK this summer, or taking to Europe, have you thought about driving your company car? To avoid the hustle and bustle of the airport, more and more Brits are choosing to holiday in the UK. Or, for something a little bit different, holidaymakers are taking to the roads… Read more »
For many company car drivers, topping their shopping list are three things: ✓ It must have a low CO2 ✓ It must have a low BIK rate ✓ It’s got to be an SUV The SUV market continues to boom Since it’s explosion on the scene in 2007, the Nissan Qashqai is the biggest selling… Read more »
With the final rounds of the 2018 World Cup approaching, the question on everyone’s mind is “can England get to the final?” But for many business owners this summer who face the challenge and uncertainty that Brexit may bring to their company, the question they are asking is “should we be outright purchasing or contract… Read more »
In its third year, the REAL Rally is gearing up for another fun-filled, money-raising motoring adventure. With 54 teams entered from across the vehicle repair industry, today is the day the three-day charity event kicks off, setting off from Telford Hotel and Golf Resort. Although not a race, the event looks to test teams’ buying… Read more »