Automotive
One-in-five used cars advertised online in London ‘have safety issues’
London Trading Standards (LTS) inspectors found everything from safety recalls to dodgy mileage in vehicles for sale across the capital
No-deal Brexit would decimate UK motor industry, says Jaguar Land Rover chief
If the UK does not mange to agree a deal with the EU,over Brexit, it could lead to tens of thousands UK motor industry jobs being lost. These worrying forecasts come from Ralf Speth, chief exec of Jaguar Land Rover. Speth made these comments at the zero emissions summit in Birmingham. He told Sky News: "Just one part missing could mean stopping production at a cost of £60m a day. That is a huge risk. We depend on free, frictionless,...
Flight testing has begun on first electric-powered flying taxis
A company is set to change air travel forever after launching electric-powered flying TAXIS capable of travelling almost 200mph. Ambitious start-up Vertical Aerospace has become the first company in the UK to successfully build and flight test the vertical take-off and landing, drone-style aircraft. A company is set to change air travel forever after launching this electric-powered flying TAXI capable of travelling almost 200mph. The battery-powered taxi, which is fitted with four rotors, is capable of carrying between two and...
Three out of four used tyres in London ‘fail to meet safety standards’
The warning came after London Trading Standards (LTS) teams visit 150 businesses as part of a tyre safety project.
Personal number plate sells for record breaking figure
‘RR1’ was described as "one of the most special" registration plates in the world ahead of its sale at the Goodwood Revival.
Mini with one rather special owner sells for world record fee
The Morris Mini Cooper S DeVille was one of four customised Minis built for The Beatles in 1965.
Going the extra mile: how to look after your fleet employees
Whether they’re delivering your best products or a top quality service for your clients, your fleet is the backbone of your business. Your drivers are immense assets; not only do they provide an essential service, but they also expand your brand presence throughout the region, country, or world. These are important components for any successful business, so it’s well worth investing in your fleet. It is especially important to avoid taking your ‘grey fleet’ or self employed drivers for granted....
Prestigious auction house Bonhams is sold to private equity firm
It has now been confirmed private equity firm Epiris had agreed to buy it for an undisclosed figure
This “skip on wheels” Lada is set to sell for an eye watering figure
The Lada Niva off-roader was built by Russia during the Cold War as an off-roader to tackle the Soviet Union’s arduous roads.