Driving skills with a difference have resulted in two Leicester golfers winning a place in this week’s UK Final of the world’s largest amateur golf tournament, which takes place at the home of golf – St Andrews in Scotland.  

Over the past 6 months we have heard good news from many vehicle and automotive manufacturers, plenty of statements saying that production is up on this time last year, sales are improving, but let’s be honest, if sales got any lower the industry would be dead.  

Fleet managers and directors beware, you could pay record fines or even go to jail for corporate manslaughter if your vehicle fleet is not being run and managed correctly.  

Rakeplan Engineering - A successful marketing campaign for a Wolverhampton automotive engineering company has reunited former colleagues.  

Businesses which are struggling to meet the costs of going on the road to show their products and services to their customers are being offered a new money-saving option by exhibition and roadshow specialist Mobex - trailer refurbishment.  

Innovative truck bodybuilder Bevan Group prescribed its streamlined Bevan21 boxes to help clinical waste specialist SRCL reduce its fuel consumption and cut carbon emissions.  

Crystal Nissan and Renault dealerships in Lincolnshire have a new man at the helm to help them navigate the competitive auto retail market.  

Company drivers heading for sunnier climes during the holiday season need to make sure they are fully covered – and not just in terms of sun protection, warns leading fleet company Masterlease.  

A motorhome company on the Shropshire border has given one of its homes a special paint-job after pledging support for a national charity appeal.  

Leading car dealership Knights BMW is celebrating a number of internal promotions after a successful year of business resulted in a substantial increase in sales.  

Derby-based Motorpoint has teamed up with leading independent insurance broker and 2010 British Insurance Awards finalist Autonet to become the first car supermarket to offer drivers’ potentially huge savings off their motor insurance premiums.  

Twenty years of trading is no mean feat in the car industry, and that is what Athena Leasing Ltd had achieved, however as most things in life, you need to move on, and that is exactly what the re-launch of the business has achieved, with new branding, new ideas and a new exciting future.  

Athena Vehicle Solutions has bought a new look to it’s business, and is now offering a full mobile solution, teaming up with a new communication partner it is now able to offer everything for the driver and also for many other people.  

Simon Hill, Managing Director of Total Motion, the Leicester-based vehicle management company, is a long-standing admirer of the driving offered by his local Mercedes-Benz retailer but now that opinion has been reversed.  

One of the Midlands premier radio stations is on the road in style after a deal with Staffordshire car dealership Knights BMW.  

A former LDV dealership is celebrating after being in business for 50 years in addition to completing it’s transformation into a new Ford Dealership.  

Volkswagen has launched a search for Birmingham’s hardest-working 60-year-old tradesman to share the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Transporter commercial vehicle.  

As many van drivers and tradesmen look to down tools for a week or two and enjoy the warm weather with a well-earned break, Birmingham Volkswagen Van Centre is giving the chance for them to boost their business too.  

A motor trade professional from Birmingham has become one of the first in the country to successfully gain a new professional accreditation for managers working in the sector.  

The promise of outstanding reliability and first-class after sales support tempted family firm Hickmans of Kidderminster to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz trucks for 27 years.  

A Birmingham Van Centre has confirmed its commitment to supporting local sporting talent by announcing a sponsorship with Birmingham BRC Roofing Brummies Speedway team.  

Visitors are assured of getting plenty of kicks from their visit to Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham’s Summer Event on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June.  

A Stoke car dealership is offering their customers premium coffee when they buy their premium cars.  

Redditch Volkswagen is expanding its business by growing its service offering for West Midlands’ motorists.  

Belgrade Car Valet Service is set to speed into action this month in the Belgrade Plaza car park, which is situated off junction nine of the ring road in the city centre.  

A Birmingham van centre has completed its transformation following the investment of £250,000 by its new owners, Swansway Garages  

Nottingham based RH Freight has launched its most ambitious recruitment drive to date, as part of its long term strategy to boost sales, improve customer service and drive long term profitability.  

This month RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) the Nottingham based independently-owned Renault Trucks dealer has expanded into Leicester with the opening of a new 8,000 square foot site.  

One of North Staffordshire’s premier car dealerships has invested a quarter of a million pounds in the development of a new bodyshop, creating six jobs for the region.  

The Finance & Administration team of the Inchcape motor retail group, which operates Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham, proved themselves to have a head for figures after they received a coveted Mercedes-Benz Retailer of the Year award.  

An automotive expert at Coventry University said that in spite of recent speculation, Jaguar Land Rover will be closing one of its plants in 2015 but at this stage, it is still not certain which one.  

Leading repairer of automotive paintwork ChipsAway is hosting a nationwide campaign to raise thousands of pounds for Help for Heroes.  

Bosses at a new motor home company on the Shropshire/Wales border are so confident customers will love what they see they are offering a ‘try before you buy’ service.  

A new Midlands motorhome business will be taking a tour of the UK’s shows this Summer to give thousands of people a peek at their wares.  

A desire to cut costs in the face of tough market conditions prompted NS Clarke Transport to invest in its first five Mercedes-Benz tractor units a year ago. So well have they performed that the Staffordshire-based bulk haulier bought another couple last summer, and has now purchased seven more.  

Inchcape Mercedes-Benz has dominated the manufacturer’s customer satisfaction league by clinching first, second and fourth places for 2009 in the ranking of 35 Mercedes-Benz territories nationwide.  

Leading UK independent commercial vehicle group Sherwood Truck and Van is celebrating the winning of a major order with a fleet transport company.  

Mercedes-Benz of Oxford is inviting local motorists to experience the brand’s pioneering approach to safety with an exclusive voucher scheme that significantly lowers the cost of buying child safety seat  

Midlands-based truck dealer, the Hartshorne Group is toasting Burton-on-Trent brewer Marstons after adding another three trucks to its 18-strong fleet.  

Solihull based Nationwide Autocentres has picked up another influential award win at the annual Fleet Awards, achieving recognition for customer service across the fleet industry. This is the latest in a number of award wins for the Olton garage group.  

Staff at Sytner Birmingham followed in the tracks of sporting celebrities by getting on their bikes and plying pedal power to raise £650 for Sport Relief.  

Inchcape Mercedes-Benz has dominated the manufacturer’s customer satisfaction league by clinching first, second and fourth places for 2009 in the ranking of 35 Mercedes-Benz territories nationwide.  

September 18th 2010 is one date that Triumph fans and all motorcycle enthusiasts need to put in their diaries, as the British manufacturer will be putting on an unmissable festival to celebrate 20 years since the successful re-launch of this iconic brand.  

Solihull-based garage group Nationwide Autocentre has been crowned ‘Customer King’ following a search by Cisco and Real Business magazine to find 2010’s best customer focused firms.  

Thursday 18th March 2010 will see rail professionals join forces with academia and industry bodies at the Roundhouse in Derby to promote the railway industry as a viable, exciting and sustainable career option for the next generation as part of innovation Rail (iRail) 2010.  

The Midlands-based Hartshorne Group has delivered one of the largest Volvo recovery vehicles ever seen on British roads.  

A car confidence evening organised by a Land Rover dealership in Solihull has made local women more aware of how to protect themselves against the dangers they could face on the road.  

With fewer than four weeks to go before the Government’s scrappage scheme is set to end, Crystal Motor Group is urging customers to make the most of savings to be had on new registration vehicles.  

Motorpoint has become the first car supermarket in the East Midlands to seek Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) approval.  

Long Eaton-based Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, the contract hire and leasing specialist, have won a major order to supply 35 vehicles to Burton-based Inspired Gaming Group, a global market leader in open server-based gaming technology.  

Motorists can sample a taste of the finer things in life with Mercedes-Benz of Oxford’s very ‘creative’ event on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March.  

The new luxury saloon – the flagship of the Jaguar fleet – will be the star of the city’s show at MIPIM – the world’s leading commercial property show in Cannes.  

A Coventry vintage car engine specialist is on the road to success after a major relocation.  

A Solihull accident repair specialist is set to polish off the competition after landing the latest in a series of high profile accreditations.  

A Midlands car enthusiast who was a victim of the recession in the construction industry has seen his “great escape” become the country’s largest classic car hire business.  

Hundreds of jobs safeguarded, new markets identified and development of new technologies are just some of the impressive results to emerge from the first dedicated mentoring programme offered by Accelerate and the EEF.  

Midlands-based truck dealer, the Hartshorne Group has clinched an agreement to supply trailers for one of the UK’s leading trailer manufacturers.  

The first automotive supplier forum of 2010 is set to be held next month, with the recovery of the industry and the emergence of new opportunities the main talking points.  

British Olympic hopeful Kate Dennison’s new car is definitely poles apart from her previous one.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham’s annual Christmas Fayre has delivered glad tidings for a good cause in the city.  

Mercedes-Benz of Leicester has expanded its business to offer local car buyers a taste of one of the most unique and environmentally-compatible vehicles available.  

Bigwood’s final property auction of 2009 realised around £6 million, with more than 70 per cent of the lots sold on the day.  

Mercedes-Benz of Leicester is urging car buyers to act now before the government calls time on the 15 per cent VAT rate in just a matter of days.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham is staging its annual Christmas Fayre this week (Thursday 10th December) and one member of staff in particular will be ‘drumming up’ interest in the event, which will be raising funds for the Premature Baby Unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre.  

As the winter months and dark nights fall upon us, Volkswagen is reminding drivers of the additional dangers caused by winter weather conditions. By offering free van checks to Volkswagen drivers, they hope to cut down the amount of weather-related accidents in the West Midlands and prepare people for the forthcoming months.  

Customer service at smart of Nottingham is now twice as nice after the retailer doubled its sales team to meet demand for the iconic brand.  

Local motorist James Broad is enjoying the use of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a year after a visit to Mercedes-Benz Tamworth’s Efficiency Weekend led to him winning a national prize draw held by the manufacturer.  

Distribution specialist Parcels to Ireland knew exactly where to turn for some heavyweight support at its 20th anniversary party.  

CHRISTMAS has come early for a Ripley company that provides temporary buildings.  

Quality, pre-owned cars have never been in such short supply – a fact which should ensure Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham Central’s October Approved Used Event is going to generate plenty of interest among local motorists.  

Quality, pre-owned cars have never been in such short supply – a fact which should ensure Mercedes-Benz Tamworth’s October Approved Used Event is going to generate plenty of interest among local motorists.  

Rail consultancy Interfleet Technology has recruited Neil Cundy as Technical Section Head within its maintenance services team.  

Advice, new products and huge discounts will be on offer to HGV firms, farmers and agricultural contractors as the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers gather under one roof thanks to the launch of a new industry exhibition.  

‘59’ is certainly proving to be a prime number for sales at Mercedes-Benz Birmingham Central, where the recent arrival of the new vehicle registration has provided a timely boost in business.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham is inviting the region’s motorists to maximise their fuel economy and minimise their running costs at its Efficiency Weekend over the 19-20th September.  

The Government this week published the results of an independent investigation into the collapse of the MG Rover Group (MGRG).  

The long-awaited report into the collapse of MG Rover is to be released by the Department of Business on 11 September.  

Smart of Nottingham and its customers will have another good reason to get into the party spirit next weekend.  

Business leaders in Birmingham and Solihull expressed concern and disappointment today as yet another hike in fuel prices kicked in with more planned over the next four years.  

The opening of the site by the Grantham-based oil company will enable quicker delivery of products to customers and an improved overall service within the county, particularly in the more rural areas.  

A Birmingham company that makes the advanced aluminium alloy chassis for the stunning Morgan Aero 8 has turned to Mercedes-Benz to drive its own business forward.  

Internationally-operating Interfleet Technology in Derby has just completed the first phase of its passenger train design project for the Saudi Railway Company (SAR).  

A Coventry cabbie has become the first customer outside London for a new Mercedes-Benz taxi model that has created more than 50 jobs in his home city and safeguarded hundred of others.  

Hinckley based PTS is backing an industry call for the Government to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme.  

Company car drivers who are searching for a prestigious vehicle that is both affordable and environmentally compatible need look no further than the expanding range of BlueEFFICIENCY models at Mercedes-Benz of Oxford.  

ITT Water & Wastewater is always keen to tap into the best deal – which explains why it turned to Mercedes-Benz CharterWay when it came to finance its latest vans.  

One of the UK’s leading distributors of cycles, scooters and accessories has turned to Mercedes-Benz to help drive its business forward.  

As Britain’s leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop equipment, Clarke International knows all about first-class machinery – and in the new Mercedes-Benz Actros it’s found just that!  

Some of the UK’s top music acts were certain to be singing the praises of their star transport after Mercedes-Benz Tamworth teamed up with the Midlands Music Festival.  

A Birmingham manufacturer is facing a bright future despite the crisis currently facing the automotive industry.  

Sirus Automotive, one of the UK’s market leaders in wheelchair accessible vehicles has been awarded the internationally recognised Queen’s Award for Enterprise – in the category of Innovation.  

Bridgestone has now confirmed that the surprise guest appearing on the second day of the launch event of its UK Driving Nation roadshow will be none other than current Formula One World Championship Leader Jenson Button.  

A leading specialist in the design and manufacture of heat exchange technology is investing millions of pounds in new premises and equipment to develop new products and open up fresh markets in Europe and the US.  

A £3.5m support package to help automotive suppliers in the region get through the economic downturn was launched this week by West Midlands Taskforce Chair and Regional Minister, Ian Austin, following Friday’s Taskforce meeting  

A leading automotive expert at Coventry University has welcomed the publication of a report looking into the Government’s handling of the crisis currently facing Britain’s auto industry.  

Two well known Midlands businessmen - Tim and Richard Hill - have purchased the the assets and business of two former Brooklyn Ford dealerships in Kidderminster and Malvern, protecting employment for over 40 former Brooklyn staff.  

Mercedes-Benz Birmingham Central has officially launched the latest version of the manufacturer’s legendary E-Class.  

Jaguar Land Rover, in collaboration with Coventry University, is offering three scholarships memory of JLR’s former Chief Executive, Geoff Polites.  

A Northamptonshire motorsport company is encouraging others to become big in Japan and attend a UK Trade & Investment export event in Silverstone this week.  

Ladies certainly came first at Mercedes-Benz Birmingham Central's latest event. The Lawley Middleway retailer's 'Ladies Night' proved a smash success with nearly 250 guests enjoying an evening of fun and entertainment.  

Peace-of-mind and pastries are now on the weekend menu at Mercedes-Benz Birmingham Central.  

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it is to begin selling its range of premium performance saloon cars and sports utility vehicles in the Indian market later this year and has today reached agreement with Tata Motors Limited to be the exclusive importer.