The next stage of Nissan’s electrified product offensive takes shape with the regional premiere of the All-New, fourth generation X-Trail. Over two decades, almost seven million units of X-Trail have been sold globally, making it one of the world’s most popular family adventure vehicles. Starting at £32,030, the All-New X-Trail offers a unique combination of rugged eye-catching design, comfort, on-board convenience, and an effortless, confident drive. For this new iteration, Nissan has drawn on the well-established DNA that runs through all three of the previous generations: muscular design, flexible utility, and advanced all-wheel drive capabilities. The All-New X-Trail will be…
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Can You Feel The Love Tonight for leading online classic and specialist vehicle auction site Car & Classic’s Bentley Continental R? No Tiny Dancer, the majestic 1992 Bentley would already guarantee quite the presence on the road, with its 6.75 litre V8 engine, unblemished looks and that iconic badge, but the one being auctioned by Car & Classic is even more special: bought new by Sir Elton John, it is the ultimate environment to listen to Your Song, with its completely bespoke audio system. “This Continental R encapsulates the two essential elements in Sir Elton’s life,” says Car & Classic…
The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce the launch of its 2022 Star Awards covering both the Garage Star and Customer Service Star accolades. The annual competition was introduced in 2020 to allow consumers to nominate a staff member or a business that is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman for going the extra mile to assist them during the past 12 months. Close to 1,100 nominations were received from motorists across the country in last year’s competition, which saw The Garage (Whitburn) in Scotland crowned the National Garage Star. With the contest once again open for entries from motorists until…
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. It is reckoned that by 2030 some 60 percent of the world’s population will be urban and with many major cities already close to gridlock on the ground, pressure is mounting to optimise the airspace above them. To that end a new generation of safe, sustainable and convenient aircraft, such as electrically-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) machines, are in development, and it is with…
1. What inspired you to begin a career in the music industry? My family background is sufi folk music. All my elders were into it so since childhood I had a passion for folk music. 2. How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? I sing folk music which is in my roots. My target is to bring along traditional folk with this generations latest music. My song ” Shehar Chandigarh Chale Ae” is normal words but the beat is folk music. Abit like eating saag from a pizza box. 3. How do you feel…
Cllr Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment at Birmingham City Council, writes on the proposed roll out of car parking charging at five park sites… “It is entirely understandable why some people may be concerned when they hear that there are plans to make people pay to park at five of our parks – but I would urge people to look at the story behind the headlines. “The proposal before the council’s Cabinet on September 6 was for the approval of the full business case for the funding that would facilitate this move. It was not for the actual introduction of charges,…
A man who dumped business waste on a Saltley street has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 after a successful court prosecution by Birmingham City Council. Mohammed Rizwan Khan, aged 35, of College Road (Sparkhill Ward), pleaded guilty to four offences related to cardboard, paper, polystyrene and plastic packaging that was dumped on Crawford Street on 5 March of this year. Khan was caught on council CCTV. Checks with West Midlands Police confirmed the vehicle used in the incident was on false plates, but it was found parked outside RS Clearance – his business based on Washwood Heath Road.…
Shoreditch, known for its vibrant street art, artisan coffee shops, roof top bars, vintage shops, food markets and innovative tech start-ups, is now bringing you a unique store, unlike anything that Shoreditch has to offer. The store is a vibrant and innovative concept with a space which oozes a collective sense of fun all year round, just a short walk away from the buzz of 12 Brick Lane. The store effortlessly complements the vicinity, bringing you the best of vegan and global food concepts under one roof. Wok & Go is all about fresh, nutritious and tasty food cooked in…
A kind-hearted Rowley Regis youngster is on a mission to inspire his local community by writing a book for primary school children showing in a fun and relatable way the importance of healthy living Harvey, a pupil in Year 9 at St Michael’s CE High School, said “I decided to create some characters and with the help of my mom we have written this children’s story book aimed at primary school children. The characters have messages to deliver which include encouraging kindness, getting more active and eating healthy.” Harvey’s hobbies include “playing for a junior football team, table tennis with…
This will follow his proclamation as Sovereign at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London tomorrow morning (Saturday 10 September 2022). The ceremony at 1pm on Sunday (11 September) outside Sandwell Council House will be open to the public and some local roads will be closed temporarily. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James’s Palace to formally announce the death of the Monarch and proclaim the succession of the new Sovereign. At the start of the proclamation at St…
