The chairman of disability charity SeeAbility was at the wheel of a 55-year-old Morris Minor in Exeter and Honiton on 6 September to bid farewell to old friends.
Gordon Ilett is making a 1,000 mile tour of SeeAbility locations across southern England to mark the end of his term as chairman of the charity, which supports people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss.
Gordon said: “I want to visit as many of the people we support as possible to thank them and the staff teams for making SeeAbility such a great charity.”
We all like to make our money work harder. Here in Devon, there are several good habits we can implement into our daily lives to ensure we’re driving more economically.
From navigating those wavy country lanes to making a trip down the A38, driving through Devon can test all your elements.
Amid the rising and unpredictable fuel prices, as well as a cost of living crisis, we’ve compiled five helpful tips to drive more efficiently in Devon.
Go electric
If you really want to commit to making a positive change on our roads, consider switching...
A new era of electric mobility has arrived in Devon with the opening of the BYD South West retail dealership.
Build Your Dreams, or BYD, for short, have arrived in the UK, choosing Exeter as their location to represent the brand in the South West of England.
BYD are a brand you might not have heard of previously, but they are in fact the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, selling over 1.8 million units in 2022. A staggering figure that puts them ahead of household names like Tesla.
Having established themselves as market leaders on a global scale,...
A Exeter car retailer has launched its smallest ever pure electric SUV – giving drivers an eco-friendly and efficient alternative to petrol.
Kastner Exeter, on Matford Park Road, has expanded its range of fully electric cars for Exeter drivers by welcoming its most sustainable model yet – the Volvo EX30.
Despite being the smallest car in Volvo’s line-up, the EX30 is capable of travelling up to 298 miles on a single battery charge. With the battery able to charge from 10 to 80% capacity in as little as 26 minutes, Winchester drivers can be assured of a quick and convenient...
Hendy customers in Devon were among the first in the country to see the brand-new sports car from Lotus with the unveiling of the Emira at Hendy Lotus in Exeter.
Hendy Performance brand manager John Haylett said those at the launch had been impressed with the Lotus Emira V6 First Edition which will retail at just under £76,000.
“It was great to be able to showcase this incredible new car to invited guests in person rather than a virtual launch,” said John. “The feedback from customers was extremely positive and we have already taken the first orders for the new car. This...
If you are using your vehicle for the first time in a while this May bank holiday, Highways England Traffic Officer Dave Harford has some important advice.
Some cars have been rarely used in recent months, so it’s essential to make sure they’re fit for purpose. You may also feel out of practice if you haven’t driven recently.
Any vehicle that hasn’t been on the road for some time will need a thorough check to ensure it is roadworthy and safe and now is a good time to give your car a spring clean and make sure it’s ready.
The Fiat 500 is arguably one of the most iconic cars sold in the UK today. It’s instantly recognisable from its dinky proportions and dome like shape with a quirky retro styling that pays homage to its roots in the mid-20th century.
Since then the Fiat 500 has come a long way, from its humble beginnings as an affordable car in post-war Italy to a resurgence in 2007, the Fiat 500 has enjoyed success on more than one occasion thanks to its seemingly unending popularity
With the latest release of the ground breaking Fiat 500e all-electric model earlier this year and the...
The Equality Act 2010 requires institutions and organisations to provide reasonable arrangements for those with disabilities. And yet, the University of Exeter is failing to do so.
Devon based leasing broker Carparison is delighted to announce the launch of their new vehicle leasing website platform. This website facilitates comprehensive lease deal customisation, promotes instantaneous identification of the cheapest possible contract terms and provides clear commission disclosures.
After more than sixteen months of trading and with well over 1,000 happy customers already behind the wheel of their new lease cars, Carparison are extremely proud to launch a new and improved website. The completely revamped site, www.carparisonleasing.co.uk, has been designed...
Residents in Devon and Torbay are being offered the chance to have an independent motor expert review the quality of a recent vehicle service.
The free quality check is part of Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service’s motor trade project, and is aimed at local residents who want assurances that their vehicle service was carried out properly.
The checks will take place in the Wellington area in Somerset on Saturday 22 September and Sunday 23 September 2018.
A vehicle expert will be on hand to carry out checks on vehicles recently serviced and checks...
