British Motor Show returns in 2020
Published: 03 December, 2019
The British Motor Show is returning in 2020, with an all-new venue and organising committee. Based at Farnborough International, Hampshire, the show sees the return of a national British Motor Show that will include all the traditional elements, but also a number of new, live and interactive features.
As well as a display of all the latest and greatest new cars, with manufacturers and dealers showing their flagship models, it will also have halls dedicated to classic cars, motorsport and a huge hall dedicated to electric cars, new technology and alternatively fuelled vehicles. The organisers are expecting over 50,000 visitors through the doors between Thursday 20 August and Sunday 23 August, dates which have been chosen to coincide with school holidays and make it as accessible as possible for all visitors.
The new venue will play host to an event organised by Automotion Events - a new team with over 100-years of combined automotive experience. A team of experts and enthusiasts from within the automotive industry, led by Andy Entwistle as Chief Executive, will Include Paul Swift as the show’s Technical Director, the man behind the Top Gear Live stunt show.
Andy Entwistle said: “I’m incredibly excited to announce that we’re bringing the British Motor Show back. This will be like no motor show that has been seen before, and our focus on past, present and future means there will be something for the whole family, as well as every petrol-head. We are making the show accessible to everyone, including exhibitors. This is a new breed of motor show with an historic name, that will deliver something completely new, unique and utterly unmissable.”
Exhibitors and visitors can find out more by visiting www.thebritishmotorshow.live or emailing the team on enquiries@thebritishmotorshow.live
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Bike and scooter hire
Many cities in the UK have started introducing new methods of getting around with bikes and scooters that you can pick up and get going on. Statistics have shown that many trips in the UK tend to be short, with 24% of trips being less than a mile and 68% of trips being less than five miles.
Micromobility is the idea of using smaller, lightweight vehicles for travel like bikes and scooters, and is a fantastic solution for shorter journeys. Especially if you live quite close to your place of work, shorter commutes will benefit greatly from embracing these options. Not only is it more cost-effective, but it will also mean a reduction in emissions compared to what is produced when driving, thanks to the lack of fuel required to power them. Bikes and electric scooters are common options, and there are even electric bikes in some areas. Accessibility is made easy thanks to most providers having an app that you can create an account for and rent one of the vehicles for the time or distance you need it. Once finished, you can find a designated point to leave the vehicle using the app, while some allow you to leave it parked in a safe location
Car sharing
Many companies are now introducing car-sharing schemes that act like a combination of car rental and micromobility. Apps are available for these services, so you can see the GPS location of a car on the system. Using a booking system or calling direct, you book and then use a smartcard or your phone for contactless to unlock the car without the need for keys.
This is a great option for drivers who may need to make the occasional (and sometimes unavoidable) longer trip but don’t want the hassle of owning a personal car. Not having to worry about cleaning or refuelling the car, as well as long-term concerns like servicing and insuring the vehicle, means you can choose when to drive to suit your needs. Once you’re done, simply park in a designated spot for it to be used by another member of the service.
Public transport discounts
Each city and region in the UK has their own public transport systems. Some examples are regional rail systems like the Tube in London, the Tram in Manchester and the Metro in Newcastle and Gateshead. Buses are also present up and down the UK, all running until the late evening hours.
While using public transport consistently can mean you build up costs over time, there are ways you can bring these overall costs down. This can include investing a bit more at the start of the month for a season ticket that will cover your travel for the rest of that month. Similarly, you can get a bus or metro pass that you can top up with credit so you can simply swipe or tap to ride. The drive for people to use public transport more regularly has inspired government incentives to make travel more affordable. A great example is the Get Around scheme that has been introduced between January and March 2023, which offers single cap tickets of £2 for the full three months.
Owning a car can be incredibly useful, but the rising costs could be enough to drive motorists away from sole ownership. If you would prefer to own your own car and live close to someone else who can drive, you could look into joint insurance that allows you both to drive the vehicle. That way, you could spread the costs evenly across both drivers.
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