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Tag Archives: motoring

Clampdown on motorway offenders

Motorway police are launching a new safety initiative aimed at cutting down on inappropriate lane use.

5 August, 2013 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Police.

Satnav warning following court case

Motorists are being urged by a road safety charity to concentrate at all times following the case of a driver who killed a cyclist while she was altering her satnav.

30 July, 2013 in Cycling, Most recent, Motoring.

Came the deluge

As forecast, the heat on Monday was followed by brief but heavy thunder storms.

24 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Environment.

Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving

Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.

22 July, 2013 in Most recent, Motoring, Tourism, Travel, West Midlands.

Women drive motorway speed limit to the limit

The Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph has been welcomed by Birmingham-based road safety charity DriveSafe.

23 June, 2013 in Most recent, Motoring, Transport.

Birmingham Friends of the Earth launch Let’s Get Moving campaign

Campaigners from Birmingham Friends of the Earth will launch their new campaign Let’s Get Moving today with a stunt outside Birmingham Town Hall.

19 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Environment, Motoring.

Road rage

When is a law not a law? When it’s a motoring law, argues Dave Woodhall.

12 June, 2013 in Comment, Most recent, Motoring, Transport.

Local motoring hero given recognition with help from Wolves Uni

Local entrepreneur recognised by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

31 May, 2013 in Most recent, Motoring, Wolverhampton.

‘Appy Days’ for motorists as Coventry firm helps to banish the parking blues

The age-old dilemma of trying to find your vehicle when parking in unfamiliar places or multi-storey car parks is now a thing of the past thanks to a Coventry innovation specialist

28 May, 2013 in Business, Coventry, Most recent, Motoring.

Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show

A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students

2 May, 2013 in Business, Coventry, Education, Exhibitions, Most recent, Motoring, Style and Design.

Drivesafe welcomes young-driver safety proposals

Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.

16 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Education, Motoring.

A case of fewer is more

Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.

6 March, 2013 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Motoring, Politics, Transport.

A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush

Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections

27 February, 2013 in Business, Motoring, Transport, West Midlands, What's on.

Driven to despair

On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different

13 February, 2013 in Environment, Moseley and Kings Heath, Transport.

Laurence Inman’s scoop of the year

Doomed, we are. All doomed. Read on to find out why.

29 January, 2013 in Features, Most recent, Motoring.
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Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear

Talented students on Coventry University’s globally-renowned automotive and transport design course worked with the BBC’s Top Gear show to design the smallest car in the world, as driven by Jeremy Clarkson

28 January, 2013 in Business, Coventry, Education, Most recent, Motoring, Television.

The art of the underpass

Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.

15 January, 2013 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Motoring, Style and Design.

Getting appy under the bonnet with Bournville College

If you’re one of those motorists who don’t know their crank sensor from their coil pack there’s a device that could help remove a fear of simple car fixes

5 November, 2012 in Birmingham, Education, Motoring.

Road deaths up – DriveSafe urges action

The Government should be doing more to help young drivers and cyclists stay safe, according to motoring safety charity DriveSafe.

1 November, 2012 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Health, Police.

Petrol sales down

Petrol sales in the UK continued their steady decline during the first half of this year, the AA confirms from new government statistics.

3 October, 2012 in Business, Environment, Most recent, Transport, Travel, United Kingdom.

Charity launches new safety guide for motorists

A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.

20 August, 2012 in Features, Most recent, Motoring, Police.

In the Summertime…

…don’t drink if you’re driving is the warning from local police.

24 July, 2012 in Most recent, Motoring, Police, West Midlands.

The cars are the stars at Coventry’s free motoring extravaganza next month

Petrolheads in the West Midlands are in for a treat on Saturday 9th June as the range of modern and classic cars set to feature at Coventry Car Day grows ever more impressive.

29 May, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Style and Design, What's on.

Coventry-built Microcab up for illustrious international design award

A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a prestigious international transport design award.

17 May, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Most recent, Motoring.

Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day

The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.

11 May, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Most recent, Motoring, What's on.

Coventry to celebrate car heritage with a free motoring extravaganza

Coventry will be going car crazy this summer with a celebration of the city’s motoring heritage

7 April, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Motoring, What's on.

Runway and road contractors announced

VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas named preferred joint venture contractors for the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport

19 March, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Most recent, Motoring, Transport.

New HQ For Traffic Cops

Policing some of the busiest roads in the country has been made easier thanks to the opening of a new purpose-built headquarters.

10 March, 2012 in Motoring, Police, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire.

New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector

The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…

27 January, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Features, Motoring.

The Electric Highway

Electric car drivers can now travel from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester without fear of running out of power

19 December, 2011 in Business, Environment, Most recent, Motoring, Tourism, Travel.

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