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Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
Published on 2 May, 2013 at 9:01 in Business, Coventry, Education, Exhibitions, Most recent, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Drivesafe welcomes young-driver safety proposals
Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.
A case of fewer is more
Published on 6 Mar, 2013 at 9:33 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Motoring, Politics, Transport | | No Comments
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Published on 27 Feb, 2013 at 10:06 in Business, Motoring, Transport, West Midlands, What's on | | No Comments
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
Driven to despair
Published on 13 Feb, 2013 at 13:08 in Environment, Moseley and Kings Heath, Transport | | 2 Comments
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
Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear
Published on 28 Jan, 2013 at 10:02 in Business, Coventry, Education, Most recent, Motoring, Television | | No Comments
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
The art of the underpass
Published on 15 Jan, 2013 at 10:01 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham's semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
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
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.
Petrol sales down
Published on 3 Oct, 2012 at 9:04 in Business, Environment, Most recent, Transport, Travel, United Kingdom | | 1 Comment
Petrol sales in the UK continued their steady decline during the first half of this year, the AA confirms from new government statistics.
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.
The cars are the stars at Coventry’s free motoring extravaganza next month
Published on 29 May, 2012 at 9:56 in Business, Coventry, Style and Design, What's on | | No Comments
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.
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.
Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day
Published on 11 May, 2012 at 7:34 in Business, Coventry, Most recent, Motoring, What's on | | No Comments
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.
Coventry to celebrate car heritage with a free motoring extravaganza
Published on 7 Apr, 2012 at 8:43 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Motoring, What's on | | 1 Comment
Coventry will be going car crazy this summer with a celebration of the city’s motoring heritage
Runway and road contractors announced
Published on 19 Mar, 2012 at 10:40 in Birmingham, Business, Most recent, Motoring, Transport | | 1 Comment
VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas named preferred joint venture contractors for the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport
New HQ For Traffic Cops
Published on 10 Mar, 2012 at 10:25 in Motoring, Police, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire | | No Comments
Policing some of the busiest roads in the country has been made easier thanks to the opening of a new purpose-built headquarters.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
Published on 27 Jan, 2012 at 10:42 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Features, Motoring | | No Comments
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants...
