Motoring Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/motoring/ Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:35:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 UK has its say on motorway speed limit with surprising results https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-has-its-say-on-motorway-speed-limit-with-surprising-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-has-its-say-on-motorway-speed-limit-with-surprising-results https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-has-its-say-on-motorway-speed-limit-with-surprising-results/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:35:25 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151561 The ongoing debate as to whether the speed limit should be increased to 80mph on UK motorways has revealed a generational gap in opinion. It follows an in-depth survey of more than 2,000 people on behalf of DrivingExperience.com with more than half of respondents (54%) not wanting an increase to 80mph. However, the most striking […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-has-its-say-on-motorway-speed-limit-with-surprising-results/feed/ 0 Gateway2Lease appoints former JLR executive Jade Bickerton as Sales Director https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gateway2lease-appoints-former-jlr-executive-jade-bickerton-as-sales-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gateway2lease-appoints-former-jlr-executive-jade-bickerton-as-sales-director https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gateway2lease-appoints-former-jlr-executive-jade-bickerton-as-sales-director/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:22 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151566 Car and van leasing provider Gateway2Lease has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jade Bickerton, a former business manager at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as its Sales Director.   Jade joins Gateway2Lease as the West Midlands-based business experiences 20% year-on-year growth across all sales channels, and has recently expanded its sales team.   She will be […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gateway2lease-appoints-former-jlr-executive-jade-bickerton-as-sales-director/feed/ 0 Used electric vehicles drive forecourt stability in July as prices rise for fourth consecutive month https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/used-electric-vehicles-drive-forecourt-stability-in-july-as-prices-rise-for-fourth-consecutive-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=used-electric-vehicles-drive-forecourt-stability-in-july-as-prices-rise-for-fourth-consecutive-month https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/used-electric-vehicles-drive-forecourt-stability-in-july-as-prices-rise-for-fourth-consecutive-month/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:38:01 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/used-electric-vehicles-drive-forecourt-stability-in-july-as-prices-rise-for-fourth-consecutive-month/ Used Electric Vehicles (EVs) are propping up overall market values and dominating forecourt speed of sale, according to the latest retail insight from data intelligence provider Cazana. According to Cazana, the used car retail market sustained its summer of stability during July, with 3-year-old vehicle values posting no average movement overall. The underlying data highlights […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/used-electric-vehicles-drive-forecourt-stability-in-july-as-prices-rise-for-fourth-consecutive-month/feed/ 0 HUGE CHARITY DOG WALK THIS SEPTEMBER! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:24:26 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september/ Dog lovers across Merseyside are being invited to grab a lead, lace up their walking shoes and take part in Paws Along the Prom 2026 — a fun-filled fundraising event supporting local disability charity Options. Taking place on Sunday 27th September 2026, the event will see people and their four-legged friends enjoy a scenic 3km walk along […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september/feed/ 0 Four summer driving mistakes that could lead to fines and penalty points https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:32:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151383 Unwitting motorists could be hit with fines and penalty points by breaking little known motoring rules as they take to the road for the summer getaway, warns a leading driving experiences provider. DrivingExperience.com advises how obscure laws include what motorists aren’t allowed to wear even when the temperature rises, how pets travel in the car […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/feed/ 0 Should you leave your car windows open during a heatwave? What drivers need to know https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-you-leave-your-car-windows-open-during-a-heatwave-what-drivers-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-leave-your-car-windows-open-during-a-heatwave-what-drivers-need-to-know https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-you-leave-your-car-windows-open-during-a-heatwave-what-drivers-need-to-know/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:01:31 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151285 Drivers have been advised against leaving their car windows slightly open while parked during the UK heatwave. Parking marketplace YourParkingSpace says cracking the windows is unlikely to prevent dangerous heat building inside the vehicle and could leave it less secure. The advice comes after the UK recorded its hottest June day on Thursday, with temperatures […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-you-leave-your-car-windows-open-during-a-heatwave-what-drivers-need-to-know/feed/ 0 eVED risks putting almost two-thirds of drivers off electric cars https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/eved-risks-putting-almost-two-thirds-of-drivers-off-electric-cars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eved-risks-putting-almost-two-thirds-of-drivers-off-electric-cars https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/eved-risks-putting-almost-two-thirds-of-drivers-off-electric-cars/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:41:07 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151449  26% also believe claiming business miles will become significantly more difficult according to Venson research  www.venson.com   New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 62% of drivers say the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) on electric cars will discourage them from switching, with almost a quarter (24%) confirming it will have a […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/eved-risks-putting-almost-two-thirds-of-drivers-off-electric-cars/feed/ 0 Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/small-business-borrowing-surges-63-in-q2-2026-amid-rising-costs-and-cashflow-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=small-business-borrowing-surges-63-in-q2-2026-amid-rising-costs-and-cashflow-uncertainty https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/small-business-borrowing-surges-63-in-q2-2026-amid-rising-costs-and-cashflow-uncertainty/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:41:07 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151447 New data reveals working capital loans have almost doubled in two years — and for the first time in over a year, start-ups are borrowing more than established businesses July 2026 — New data from Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance for SME owners, reveals that applications for personal guarantee-backed […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/small-business-borrowing-surges-63-in-q2-2026-amid-rising-costs-and-cashflow-uncertainty/feed/ 0 Derby distiller accelerates onto the Monaco Grand Prix stage https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-distiller-accelerates-onto-the-monaco-grand-prix-stage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-distiller-accelerates-onto-the-monaco-grand-prix-stage https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-distiller-accelerates-onto-the-monaco-grand-prix-stage/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:13:58 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151183 A Derby distiller is set to take its place on the international stage after securing a prestigious partnership at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix. Guerrilla Chicken will see its bespoke personalised gin and vodka bottles created for Red Eye Events and the Harbour Club featured throughout the iconic race weekend, placing the brand within one […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-distiller-accelerates-onto-the-monaco-grand-prix-stage/feed/ 0 Ten-year-olds learn to drive amid test backlog chaos https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:12:32 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151166 Generation Alpha is increasingly learning to drive from a very young age, figures suggest, potentially giving them an advantage when it comes to taking their driving test. The revelation comes from a leading experiences provider – Experiences.co.uk – which saw a 15% rise between 2024 and 2025 in new searches for its junior driving packages, […]

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