Motoring | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Gateway2Lease appoints former JLR executive Jade Bickerton as Sales Director https://swconnected.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 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:22 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150421 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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]]> Used electric vehicles drive forecourt stability in July as prices rise for fourth consecutive month https://swconnected.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 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:38:01 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> HUGE CHARITY DOG WALK THIS SEPTEMBER! https://swconnected.co.uk/huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=huge-charity-dog-walk-this-september Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:24:26 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> eVED risks putting almost two-thirds of drivers off electric cars https://swconnected.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 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:41:07 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150311  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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]]> Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty https://swconnected.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 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:41:07 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150309 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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]]> Adapt & Drive helps motorists with disabilities and limited mobility save thousands as demand grows for alternatives to traditional vehicle purchasing https://swconnected.co.uk/adapt-drive-helps-motorists-with-disabilities-and-limited-mobility-save-thousands-as-demand-grows-for-alternatives-to-traditional-vehicle-purchasing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adapt-drive-helps-motorists-with-disabilities-and-limited-mobility-save-thousands-as-demand-grows-for-alternatives-to-traditional-vehicle-purchasing Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:36:09 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/adapt-drive-helps-motorists-with-disabilities-and-limited-mobility-save-thousands-as-demand-grows-for-alternatives-to-traditional-vehicle-purchasing/ Mobility in Motion reports strong early success following soft launch, with some customers saving more than £7,000 on brand-new adapted vehicles.   Mobility in Motion is reporting strong demand for its Adapt & Drive vehicle purchase scheme just months after its soft launch, as more people with disabilities and limited mobility—including drivers and passengers—seek flexible […]

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]]> Bridgestone study highlights ongoing hesitation around EV adoption https://swconnected.co.uk/bridgestone-study-highlights-ongoing-hesitation-around-ev-adoption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bridgestone-study-highlights-ongoing-hesitation-around-ev-adoption Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:33:45 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/bridgestone-study-highlights-ongoing-hesitation-around-ev-adoption/ A Bridgestone survey has revealed that a growing number of UK motorists are putting the brakes on electric vehicle (EV) purchases, with more than one in four drivers insisting they have no intention of making the switch. New consumer research[1] commissioned by Bridgestone found that 26% of motorists say they will never buy an EV, up […]

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]]> THE WOMAN LEADING A SEWING REVOLUTION IN LIVERPOOL! https://swconnected.co.uk/the-woman-leading-a-sewing-revolution-in-liverpool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-woman-leading-a-sewing-revolution-in-liverpool Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:04:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/the-woman-leading-a-sewing-revolution-in-liverpool/ What started as a way to build a small community of sewing enthusiasts has grown into the largest independent sewing academy in the UK in just 18 months. Charmingo Sews Academy, based in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, has enjoyed remarkable success since opening its doors in 2025, attracting students from across the country. TO LEARN MORE VISIT […]

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]]> Should you leave your car windows open during a heatwave? What drivers need to know https://swconnected.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 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:21:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150153 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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]]> AUTHOR’S THRILLING MOTORSPORT NOVEL A MUST READ! https://swconnected.co.uk/authors-thrilling-motorsport-novel-a-must-read/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=authors-thrilling-motorsport-novel-a-must-read Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:04:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/authors-thrilling-motorsport-novel-a-must-read/ Motorsport enthusiasts and book lovers alike are being urged to buckle up for Backmarker, the exhilarating debut novel from Southport writer Kieran Jordan. The high octane novel takes readers deep into the fiercely competitive world of Mazda MX-5 club racing, following the fortunes of Arthur Mangold. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK FROM TROUBADOR PUBLISHING Structured […]

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