Category Archives: automotive

This is where it all began.

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

I’m having a reflective moment having spotted this sign at the National Motor Museum this afternoon On leaving school I joined Aveling Barford in Grantham which subsequently became part of the British Leyland Motor Corporation and Leyland Motors featured large … Continue reading →

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Fleet News Awards 2018

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Excellent evening last night at the Grosvenor House on Park Lane, London with 1400 fleet industry professionals and hosted by BBC News lead presenter Huw Edwards. Christopher Macgowan @chrismacgowan

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Rolls-Royces come to Beaulieu.

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Two of the most exclusive Rolls-Royces of modern times have joined new display The Luxury of Motoring at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu with a Wraith built in tribute to Beatles record producer Sir George Martin and a brand new … Continue reading →

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UK car finance continues to defy gravity.

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Household expenditure on vehicle ownership defied the negative narrative surrounding PCP car finance products with an increase of 47.7% in spending on “hire loan purchase agreements” during 2017. As the Office of National Statistics reported that total average weekly household … Continue reading →

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French President Macron says UK needs to do more.

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Calais today (16.01.18) and called on the UK to take in more migrants and spend more on border security. Responding, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “I am baffled by President Macron’s comments. What does … Continue reading →

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Dubai International Motor Show.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

The region’s premier motoring event to shine spotlight on electric cars as UAE prepares to lead the way in clean, zero-emission personal transportation. Buyers of zero-emission vehicles in Dubai can take advantage of a number of benefits November, 2017: Dubai’s … Continue reading →

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Commercial Fleet Awards: November 30th.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

Commercial Fleet Awards 2017 return on the 30th November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. Following the success of moving the Commercial Fleet Awards to its prestigious new home, the Birmingham Hilton Metropole in 2016, the awards will return again … Continue reading →

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