James Hind, CEO of carwow, Europe’s largest online marketplace for buying and selling cars, says proposals that half of all new cars sold in the UK may have to be fully electric by 2028 should be seen as a very positive step in the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption, but urges the Government to do more to encourage motorists to make the switch to EV. James comments: “We know that the shift to fully electric is inevitable, and welcome tough targets that will significantly help increase the adoption as soon as possible. We believe that the vast majority of new…
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Suzuki’s Hayabusa leads a summer sales campaign that sees seven of the brand’s key models available on a 2.9%, low-rate finance offer, available over three years with no deposit required. Customers can choose from a PCP or Hire Purchase agreement. The third generation Hayabusa headlines the offer, with its inline four-cylinder motor packing an abundance of power and creamy midrange thrust, plus the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) suite of electronics which includes traction control, launch control, cruise control, wheelie control, lean angle-sensitive ABS, selectable power modes, and a bi-directional quickshifter. Joining the Hayabusa are six of Suzuki’s punchy V-twin models:…
Suzuki’s Hayabusa leads a summer sales campaign that sees seven of the brand’s key models available on a 2.9%, low-rate finance offer, available over three years with no deposit required. Customers can choose from a PCP or Hire Purchase agreement. The third generation Hayabusa headlines the offer, with its inline four-cylinder motor packing an abundance of power and creamy midrange thrust, plus the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) suite of electronics which includes traction control, launch control, cruise control, wheelie control, lean angle-sensitive ABS, selectable power modes, and a bi-directional quickshifter. Joining the Hayabusa are six of Suzuki’s punchy V-twin models:…
Many business owners who opt to try email marketing make the mistake of believing any type of email marketing is beneficial. This is simply not true; there are a number of mistakes business owners can make when they organize an email marketing campaign. Examples of these types of mistakes may include allowing promotional materials to be tagged as spam, not following up with promotional emails, not being prepared for an influx of customers after an email marketing effort and not marketing specifically to the target audience. We will begin our discussion on email marketing mistakes with spam. Spam is a…
A new British Kabaddi League has been launched in the UK, with tournaments staged in major cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Wolverhampton between 9 April and 10 May. Bringing together professionals from one of the fastest growing sports in the world, the League was launched in the city of Wolverhampton to mark the prominent role of the Midlands in British Kabaddi, with the eight competing teams including, Birmingham Bulls, Wolverhampton Wolfpack, Walsall Hunters and Leicester Warriors, alongside London Lions, Edinburgh Eagles, Glasgow Unicorns and Manchester Raiders. The League has been established by English and Scottish Kabaddi, with support from…
Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced that its annual flagship black tie event – Ben Ball – will be held this year on Wednesday 7th December, supported by AutoTrader. Following the stunning success of the 2021 event, Ben Ball 2022 will move across London to its new home at Old Billingsgate Market – a spectacular venue in the heart of the City on the north bank of the Thames. The 2021 Ben Ball took place after Covid restrictions were lifted and quickly sold out as the automotive community seized the chance to gather together in person and celebrate in…
Former England striker Michael Owen has urged more British Asians to take up football after launching the inaugural IPLSOCCER tournament which will take place at Pride Park, Derby, on May 8 2022. Recent data from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) reveals that there are only 115 British South Asian background players out of almost 15,000 players in academy and professional football, equating to less than half of one per cent of total professional footballers. The IPLSOCCER tournament, the UK’s first nationwide British Asian football tournament, will feature teams from London, Derby, Birmingham and Leicester, with players selected through regional trials…
Zero Point Motion is developing a chip-scale inertial measurement unit (IMU) for ultra-precise motion-tracking and indoor navigation Investment will be used for key hires and ensure early moves into the market Foresight Williams are pleased to announce an investment into Zero Point Motion Limited; an early-stage semiconductor company which is developing a chip-scale inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) for ultra-precise motion-tracking and indoor navigation. The Company was founded in 2020 by Dr Ying Lia Li (Lia), an award-winning physicist. Initially developed to detect collisions for airbag deployment, IMUs enable electronic devices to monitor their relative position, motion and acceleration. Today,…
Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) recently surprised its 2022 charities – Maggie’s and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation – with a donation of £1,000 each to kickstart this year’s support. The cheques were provided to each charity by a selection of the WOMAC Committee. The two recently confirmed charities will be the focus of WOMACs fundraising endeavours in 2022. Maggie’s provides free cancer support and information at centres across the UK, and online, helping people take control following a cancer diagnosis. The team offers professional support covering treatment side effects, money worries and much much more. Founded in…
One of the UK’s newest venues and club spaces has announced a series of major new shows along with further investment in its historic building, in line with the music and night-time industries welcoming fans back following the global pandemic. Forum Birmingham will host international reggae star Sean Paul; electronic music legends Faithless, Pete Tong and A Guy Called Gerald in one exclusive night; and leading dancehall duo Govana and Skeng, in addition to upcoming dates from Mercury-nominated UK rapper Slowthai; leading reggae broadcaster and selector David Rodigan MBE with Shy FX and special guests, and Birmingham smash hit indie-rockers…
