Author Archives: chrismacgowan
LEVC prototype vans underway
Ansty, 7 February 2020 – The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) are now being built at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its debut at this year’s CV show on the … Continue reading
Beaulieu Blue Light Day
Get behind the scenes of the emergency services at Beaulieu’s brand new Blue Light Day on Sunday April 26th and see fully kitted-out fire engines and ambulances, as well as the vehicles of the police, Coastguard, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and other vital services. … Continue reading
Beaulieu makes one million historic motoring images available.
The Motoring Picture Library at the home of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has opened its digital doors to one of the largest motoring picture collections in the world. A new improved website is making access easier to over … Continue reading
Geoffrey Atkinson dies.
Geoffrey Atkinson OBE, the former chief executive of automotive industry charity Ben, has died after a short illness. The 81-year-old passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family. He had been suffering from Alzheimers for a number of … Continue reading
Ferrari – the world’s strongest brand.
Ferrari has been awarded the title of the world’s strongest brand for the second consecutive year by Brand Finance, the leading international independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 94.1 out of 100, Ferrari tops … Continue reading
UK doubles electric charging point funding.
Britain has doubled funding for charge-points on residential streets, noting real-time information could also be made available, helping to cut waiting times by showing which power banks are being used. In future, open data on public charge-points would allow for … Continue reading
Elon Musk set to cash in at Tesla as deliveries and shares soar | Technology | The Guardian
The boss of the electric carmaker has a $50bn pay package ready to roll if the firm hits a $100bn valuation — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/18/elon-musk-tesla-fifty-billion-dollar-pay-package-shares-soar
A Blast from the Past.
invited to join Forgotten Favourites at the event in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Owners who would like to take part with their 1960-1990 classic vehicles should get in touch with the Beaulieu events team to be considered – places are … Continue reading
Shot from the past, aimed at the future.
The National Motor Museum Trust has been awarded £74,527 by Arts Council England to reinterpret Land Speed Record-breaking icon Golden Arrow, using computer generated augmented reality and historic collections to enhance engagement for visitors. The distinctive 1929 Golden Arrow was a wonder of its … Continue reading
