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Max’s Monthly Column: The Bugatti Chiron hits 300mph and Max reviews the VW Golf R
Max Berry This is Max’s Monthly Column. It’s September. That’s it, in my mind – call me a cynic all you like, but the brutal reality in this cumbersome month is that the responsibility and business of April and June is no longer diffused and partially reflected by...
13 interesting figures about cars: From the first speeding ticket to the most popular car in the world
Here are some fun and interesting numbers about cars. From the number of people saved by seat belts in the UK each year, to the average amount a person will spend on cars in their lifetime, take a look below and see some interesting facts about cars... 5 - One car was...
Study reveals that car dealerships lead the way when it comes to Google My Business
We’ve spoken at great length about the importance of Google My Business (GMB) to motor dealers. Our Learning Hub is filled with useful guides on search engine optimisation, many of which outline how vital GMB can be to your business. A recent study has further...
Max’s Monthly Column: Time to talk about Ford
Max Berry Welcome to Max’s Monthly Column. I do hope you’re enjoying your summer holiday, if you’re on a summer holiday that is. Just as I would have been, had I not been asked to join the BBC as a runner on Crimewatch, which I have, so I am not. If that makes sense?...
New online used car marketplace launches in the UK
Last week saw the launch of a brand new platform centred around the buying and selling of used cars. Heycar.co.uk has been designed and developed in collaboration with BCG Digital Ventures and will compete with the large existing vehicle platforms that currently...
Government pledges to double the funding for electric car chargepoints
An extra £2.5 million will be provided by the government in plans to double the funding for on-street electric car charging facilities. According to transport secretary Grant Shapps, the added funding will pay for local authorities to install an additional 1,000...
Hyundai is launching a car with a solar roof charging system.
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has announced that it will launch a brand new, eco-friendly roof charging system. The system, which will make its debut on the new Sonata Hybrid, will provide the vehicle with additional electrical power, whilst also increasing...
Former Audi CEO charged with fraud over emissions scandal
The former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been charged with fraud in relation to the diesel emissions scandal from 2015. Having worked for Volkswagen since 1990, Stadler was arrested in June 2018. After spending several months in jail, the exec was removed from his...
Prime Minister hosts top automotive leaders at 10 Downing Street
In an attempt to ensure the UK stays at the forefront of design and manufacturing of electric vehicles, Theresa May held a gathering around a round table, inviting some of the industry's most important faces. During the event the Prime Minister outlined the...
UK Automotive industry achieves 20 years of sustainable growth and environmental improvements
New data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown how successful the UK automotive industry has been over the last 20 years. The figures not only highlighted the increase in productivity, but also outlined just how successful the...
Max’s Monthly Column: Goodwood Festival of Speed and testing out an old Vitara
Max Berry Welcome to Max’s monthly Column. It’s hot isn’t it – at last. Muggy; that’s a thing people say. I’m not complaining. Far from it (I hate people who are just always angry with an uncontrolled variable like the weather). But it’s on hot days, more than any...
Volvo sees first ever fully-online car sale
The Volvo online buying platform is live and the first new car sale has been made by Cambridge Garage in Havant, according to AM Online. Matthew Blanksby bought a new Volvo V60 estate, completing the entire purchase through Volvo Online, after choosing Cambridge...
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