CO₂ EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
WLTP energy consumption combined: 17,9 – 15,1 kWh/100 km; WLTP CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂-class: A; WLTP electric range: 679 – 805 km.

As thousands of young people across the UK prepare to receive their GCSE and A-Level results, a new free mental health resource has been launched to help them manage the emotional impact of results day.

“Steady Minds: A Results Day Companion” is co-authored by Dr. Brandi Niemeier, Vice Dean and Professor of Behavioural Sciences at New Anglia University, and Dr. Amitav Narula, NHS Consultant Psychiatrist. The Steady Minds: A Results Day Companion tool is available free of charge and offers vital strategies to support young people’s wellbeing.

“Results day isn’t just an academic milestone; it can be a mental health flashpoint,” says Dr. Niemeier. “This guide is about reminding students that their worth isn’t tied to a grade and giving them tools to manage the pressure. It also provides tips for parents and teachers on how to support students through exam results season.”

The free guide includes:

• Practical self-care strategies for students (grounding, journaling, managing social media use)
• Advice for parents and carers on how to support their child emotionally
• Tips for schools on embedding wellbeing into results season
• Signposting to mental health services across the UK and US

With rising levels of stress and anxiety among students, the guide encourages a shift in focus from purely academic success to emotional resilience and long-term mental health.

The free tool is available to download now at https://newanglia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/New-Anglia-University-A-Level-Results-Day-Guide.pdf

Summer is in full swing, and Royal Enfield has launched not one but two exceptional deals available to new customers on two popular 650cc models, making motorcycling more accessible whilst providing added value, making it easier than ever for you to spend your summer in style.

– Exceptional finance deals for the Shotgun 650 for the first time ever
– The Super Meteor 650 Astral models will now be offered with Free Royal Enfield GMA from participating dealers.

Shotgun 650 – Summer Offers – Introducing 0% Finance
For those looking for a custom-inspired motorcycle with flexible payment options, it’ll be easier than ever to get a brand-new Shotgun 650 out on the road this summer – with finance options made available for the first ever time.

A motorcycle that defies categorisation, transforming in minutes from a single seat bobber, to a weekend tourer, to a dual seater roadster and back. A machine that pays homage to the past while hurtling towards the future, the Shotgun 650 is a tribute to self-expression. Each one is engineered to be a canvas for artists, custom builders and riders across the world — an invitation to create a Royal Enfield unlike any other.

Three finance offers are now available, including:
– 50:50 Advance Payment Plan (APP) deal (50% up front, nothing for two years, and optional 50% final payment) [1]
– 4.9% APR Hire Purchase (HP) offer [2]
– 4.9% APR Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) [3]

New for summer, and for the first time for Royal Enfield, the Shotgun 650 will be made available at an incredibly competitive 50:50 Advance Payment Plan (APP) offer, at 0% APR* [1].

You can pay half now to secure the motorcycle, ride for 2 years with no monthly payment, and an optional final payment for the remaining 50% at the end of your two-year ride. No added cost, no added worries, just pure riding.

As an example, an initial deposit of £3,349.50 will secure a Shotgun for 24 months, with zero monthly payments for 24 months, and the optional final payment of £3,349.50 to purchase the bike at the end of the term – or you can opt out, or trade in for something else [1]. T&Cs apply, speak to your local dealer to find out more.

Hire Purchase (HP) agreements will also be available at 4.9% APR, starting with the base Shotgun secured with a £1,420 deposit, £99 monthly payments over 60 months, and £109 optional final payment [2].

There will also be a 4.9% APR offer available on the Shotgun under a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement, with deposit set at £671.39, £99 monthly over 36 months, at an annual mileage of 4,000 PA [3]. Optional final payment is then set at £3,232. This 4.9% offer applies to all new Shotgun models sold, including the base, mid, and premium variants – with deposits increased for each, and monthly installments remaining at £99.

This is an incredible opportunity to secure a summer of riding, with one standout feature of the Shotgun 650 being its modular design and rear seat – swap out the pillion seat for a bobber vibe, or opt for the seat to maximise luggage potential on touring rides with the sublime 650cc twin engine.

Ts&Cs Apply* – your local Royal Enfield dealership will be able to assist with any questions.

*Terms and Conditions
[1] APP T&Cs
*Offer available on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Base ordered from 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025. 24 month term. Minimum £3,349.50 customer deposit required. The model variant shown is for illustrative purposes only. Accessories may also be featured that are not standard fit. £3,349.50 optional final payment. With Royal Enfield Finance APP, there are no monthly payments to pay until the end of your agreement where there is a £3,349.50 optional final balloon payment. However, you may return the vehicle instead of making the final balloon payment. It must be in good condition and, if you exceed the agreed annual mileage, you will be charged 10p per mile for exceeding 4,000 miles p.a. in this example. Subject to status. Guarantees may be required. T&Cs apply. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Participating retailers only. Royal Enfield Finance, PO Box 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW. Your retailer will usually receive a fixed percentage commission for introducing customers to Royal Enfield Finance.

[2] HP T&Cs
HP
*Offer available on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Base ordered from 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025. 4.9% APR Hire Purchase available up to a 5 year term with a minimum £1,420 customer deposit required. The model variant shown is for illustrative purposes only. Accessories may also be featured that are not standard fit. Subject to status. Guarantees may be required. T&Cs apply. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Participating retailers only. Royal Enfield Finance, PO Box 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW. Your retailer will usually receive a fixed percentage commission for introducing customers to Royal Enfield Finance.

[3] PCP T&Cs
PCP
*Offer available on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Base ordered from 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025. 36 month term. Minimum £671.39 customer deposit required. The model variant shown is for illustrative purposes only. Accessories may also be featured that are not standard fit. Minimum £3,232 optional final payment. With Royal Enfield Finance PCP, you may return the vehicle instead of making the final payment. It must be in good condition and, if you exceed the agreed annual mileage, you will be charged 10p per mile for exceeding 4,000 miles p.a. in this example. Subject to status. Guarantees may be required. T&Cs apply. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Participating retailers only. Royal Enfield Finance, PO Box 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW. Your retailer will usually receive a fixed percentage commission for introducing customers to Royal Enfield Finance.

Super Meteor 650 – Summer Reward Offer
A quintessential cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 combines uncluttered controls and instrumentation with relaxed rider ergonomics; rock-steady stability on the highway with spine-tingling pleasure on winding roads. Its flexible, silky-smooth engine has torque aplenty and its cool retro styling is infused with clearly recognisable Royal Enfield DNA, and is perfectly poised to be set up as a thrilling tour-ready cruiser with plenty of heart.

All new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral models will be fitted with over £800 of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories included to bolster your ride with even more convenience and luxury, meaning touring adventures are back on with summer in full swing.

This offer will be available for a limited time and whilst stocks last in dealerships, including the Touring Seat & Backrest, Touring Screen and Long-Haul Panniers. This means more comfort, more style, all for just £6799.

Fitting charges may apply, subject to availability, and participating UK dealerships only. Ts&Cs apply. Check in with your local deal for more information.

Summer Savings on Accessories
Now’s your chance to outfit your Royal Enfield motorcycle with official GMA, as discounted accessories will be made available to personalise your pride and joy.

Discounted accessories will be available for select models and whilst stocks last, with parts ranging from touring seats and flyscreens, to engine guards and headlight bezels.

Speak to your local dealer to find out more – and be quick, this is whilst stocks last!

Find out more here.

BYD Group, the global technological leader in electric vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions, announces the launch of a three-year strategic partnership with FC Internazionale Milano (Inter), becoming the club’s Global Automotive Partner.

This agreement, one of the most significant collaborations between the automotive and football worlds, brings together two global excellences united by a shared vision: transforming emotion into tangible reality by promoting talent, striving for leadership in their respective fields, pursuing excellence, and embracing an innovative, pioneering outlook on the future.

The partnership, with a strong global character, creates synergy between two rapidly expanding brands with a widespread presence in key markets. Inter, with over 533 million fans worldwide, ranks second among global football clubs for fanbase growth over the past five years. In China, where BYD is headquartered, the Nerazzurri are also one of the most beloved teams, with over 154 million fans. In South America—a key market for BYD Group—Inter can count on almost 90 million fans, thanks to the many South American champions who have shaped the club’s history.
Likewise, BYD is increasingly establishing itself as a technological leader in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), with over 4.2 million vehicles sold in 2024—a 41% increase compared to the previous year—and already over 2 million units sold in the first half of this year, showing double-digit growth over the same period last year.

Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, stated: “BYD’s name means Build Your Dreams, and I think this partnership is a dream for young people, for everybody with a passion for football. Inter Milan is well recognised for its energy, for never giving up, for always fighting for success and for its rapid growth into a global brand with a worldwide fanbase that extends beyond the San Siro stadium and Serie A. These are qualities that BYD shares as a fast-growing brand too – we’re a global green technology company with the dream to fight climate change and cool the earth by one degree. We’re working so hard to do this – we have 120,000 engineers working day and night, producing 45 patents every working day because they love their job and they want to win. This determination, this constant pushing for change and working so hard to make it happen, is something that is really shared between BYD and Inter.”

“We are extremely pleased to announce this new partnership, which brings together two global groups united by a constant drive toward the future and the pursuit of excellence,” said Giorgio Ricci, Chief Revenue Officer of FC Internazionale Milano. “We are proud that the Group, with its brands BYD and DENZA, has chosen Inter as the first football club to partner with. It is a testament to the growing global appeal of our brand. This partnership opens up new opportunities for internationally-oriented activations and content capable of engaging fans and consumers around the world. Together, we aim to develop innovative projects that further strengthen the Group’s positioning as a benchmark in the global landscape of sustainable mobility.”

The agreement foresees a 360-degree collaboration in which the Group, through its brands BYD and DENZA, will work closely with Inter to maximize the value of the partnership, reinforce the positioning of both parties, and pursue shared goals for mutual growth.

Furthermore, BYD Group will provide around 70 vehicles to equip the top management, technical staff, and first-team players—an exclusive opportunity for the Nerazzurri to experience BYD’s cutting-edge technologies and maximum comfort, while also becoming key players in the green evolution led by BYD, thanks to its electric and super plug-in hybrid (DM-i) vehicles.

Initially, Inter will receive a special edition of the BYD SEALION 7, the brand’s technological flagship, which will be customized with features inspired by the Nerazzurri colors. This same vehicle will later be made available, in a limited edition, to Inter fans and enthusiasts, who will thus be able to travel immersed in the colors of their favorite team.

Dedicated purchase and rental programs for BYD vehicles are also being finalized for Inter fans around the world, with more information to be announced in the coming weeks. This is another way to offer the entire fan community a unique experience with BYD Group’s vehicle models, united by their passion for Inter.

With the upcoming launch of DENZA in Europe in the coming months, this partnership with Inter will also be a key asset in the Group’s strategy to introduce its premium brand across the continent.

This partnership with Inter perfectly aligns with BYD’s strategy to establish a presence in international football. The Group has already strengthened its role in the European football scene as an official sponsor of UEFA EURO 2024 and UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025—further confirming its commitment to supporting football competitions at the highest level and reaching millions of fans worldwide.

Press kit：https://md.bydauto.eu/d/05a5f4e31ea448f48100/

SUNDERLAND (Tuesday 12 September) – Pupils across the UK have been given a digital learning boost thanks to the donation of 3,000 recycled computers from Nissan.

The initiative, a partnership between Nissan and STEM Learning UK, a not-for-profit organisation, will provide computers to young people in schools that experience digital poverty, helping them gain vital technical skills for their future careers.

Michael Jude, HR Director at Nissan Sunderland Plant, said: “We’re very proud to support schools with these computers. 

“All young people should have access to computers to support their digital education and gain the skills needed for the modern world of work.

“Our EV36Zero project will see us become an industry leading Electric Vehicle manufacturing hub, so we know that it’s vital that we play our part in inspiring the next generation of talent into STEM careers.

“Hopefully one day we’ll be welcoming one of the users into one of our many career opportunities at Nissan across the UK, including our award-winning apprenticeship scheme in Sunderland.”

The computers were available after an equipment upgrade at Nissan’s five sites across the UK, including the manufacturing plant in Sunderland, the R&D centre in Cranfield, Design Centre in London, Sales and Marketing in Rickmansworth and Parts Centre in Lutterworth.  More will also be donated in the coming months.

Cathy Westgate is Headteacher at Hudson Road School, Sunderland, which received 35 laptops. She said: “We have high expectations for all of our pupils at Hudson Road and working faster and smarter in a digital world fits well with our values and ethos. 

“We are grateful that Nissan has provided our school with computers and IT equipment to support our children to fully access the computing curriculum. Equipment like this really opens a world of opportunities for our pupils and local families.”

Owen McAteer, Regional Network Lead for STEM Learning UK in the North-East, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Nissan to help offer our young people access to equipment which will ensure they develop the digital skills they will need for their lives and careers.

“This support helps ensure that the pupils who benefit from this project are not already seeing their future opportunities limited from such a young age.”

The project was also supported by two North East based companies, Town and Community, a not-for-profit company which focuses on addressing digital poverty, and Protech, a specialist IT asset company, who lead on identifying schools and distributing suitably refurbished computers.

The initiative is just one part of Nissan’s school engagement drive to promote learning about manufacturing and STEM at a young age. 

The Nissan Skills Foundation has seen more than 80,000 children from across the region complete one of their unique programmes. 

From September the Nissan Academy, a skills partnership between Nissan’s Sunderland Plant and Sunderland College that bridges the gap between education and the world of work, will see its first intake of students. And earlier this year the plant launched a recruitment drive for more than 150 new apprentices, the largest intake in its 36-year history. 

Mladá Boleslav, 29 March 2023 – The ninth Škoda Student Car will be more electrifying than ever while embracing Škoda’s explorer spirit. This year’s 29 apprentices are building a multifunctional camping and mobile-office vehicle based on the all-electric Škoda Enyaq iV SUV. Their dream car lives up to modern-day explorers’ needs and expectations. Backed by the Škoda Design team, the students have recently drafted their own initial design sketches for the Škoda Student Car.

Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design, says: “We, at Škoda Design, are very happy that, as part of this fantastic project, we can give these young talents such a tangible insight into our everyday work and get them excited about it. The Student Car project combines three of Škoda’s great strengths: its can-do attitude, hands-on approach and tremendous team spirit. We at Škoda Design are already looking forward to the moment we get to behold the finished Student Car.

Designing a mobile home from home
Since 2014, Škoda Design has been one of the first stops on the journey of those vocational students participating in the project. Working with Head of Škoda Design Oliver Stefani and his team, they first come up with exterior and interior sketches of their dream car – which they will then go on to build themselves, from the initial concept to the finished product. The ninth Student Car is set to be a multifunctional mobile-office camper based on the Škoda Enyaq iV, the first Škoda production model built on Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB).

“Explore More” through the eyes of students
In their design sketches, the students have already defined the personality of their dream car. As a battery electric office camper, the first ever Student Car based on an Enyaq iV is intended to be a companion on journeys to new horizons. A personal space for experiences and discoveries, it also underlines Škoda’s commitment to electric mobility. As is typical for the brand, the upcoming Student Car will benefit from iconic “Simply Clever” features and state-of-the-art technology, while also incorporating a wide array of sustainable materials. The aim of the car is to let its owner become a digital nomad – working without being tied to a desk, free to move wherever and whenever they want to. It’s a perfect match for Škoda’s new “Explore More” concept and precisely the right vehicle for modern explorers and independent adventurers.

Jiří Hadaščok, Exterior Design Coordinator at Škoda, says: “Students of Škoda Vocational School are doing an amazing job. Personally, I always enjoy being involved in the project, supporting the apprentices and reaping my own benefits from them, too. It’s great to look at the design process from a different angle and to explore new approaches. The way our students are translating the ‘Explore More’ concept into concrete ideas, and seeing how they put them into practice, is really impressive.”

Agáta Fraňková is a painter in the second year of her apprenticeship. Her sketches impressed the Škoda Design team so much that she became the first participant since the inception of the Student Car project to be offered an internship at the department. She adds: “The Škoda Student Car is an amazing project. In the beginning, we were particularly exicted about the support from Škoda Design. I am really happy to be part of this team and I am looking forward to getting to know the designers’ work up close – learning about different modern design techniques and further developing my skills.”

Škoda Student Cars – exceptional projects since 2014
Since 2014, members of each year at the Škoda Vocational School have designed a striking concept car which they have then built themselves. The first Student Car, in 2014, was the Citijet, which was based on the Škoda Citigo. This was followed by the Funstar, a pickup version of the Škoda Fabia, and the Atero coupé, based on the Rapid Spaceback. In 2017, the apprentices completed their first electric car, the Element, two years ahead of the electric Citigoe iV production model. The Sunroq of 2018 was a convertible version of the Karoq SUV, followed a year later by the spectacular Mountiaq pickup concept, based on the Škoda Kodiaq SUV. In 2020, the students presented the Slavia Spider, derived from the Scala. In 2022, after a year’s hiatus during the covid pandemic, Škoda Motorsport entered the fray for the first time by supporting the Škoda Afriq, a car that was built for rallying and was based on the Kamiq’s City SUV model.

Milton Keynes, 21 March 2023 – Škoda UK research has revealed more than a quarter (27%) of British motorists have had their car damaged by potholes, on the day the Asphalt Industry Alliance’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance report reveals the extent of pothole problems in England and Wales.

Škoda research revealed the average overall repair cost for a damaged vehicle as a result of a pothole exceeds £200. For drivers looking to avoid damaged roads and potential damage to their car, Škoda offers assistance with its Local Hazard Information Service. The advanced system – a feature of Škoda Connect online services – warns of poor road conditions ahead, and could potentially save drivers money on costly repairs.

Of the UK drivers who have experienced damage from a pothole, the most common issues were punctures (47%), followed by tracking misalignment (26%) and a cracked spring (22%). The regions encountering the most damage were the North East and South West of England, while the region in which the fewest vehicle repairs needed to be carried out was the East Midlands. The top issues drivers face by potholes are:

1. Tyre puncture
2. Tracking misalignment
3. Cracked spring / broken shock absorber
4. Buckled / bent wheel
5. Damaged alloy wheel

=     Damaged exhaust / catalytic converter

6. Tyre sidewall bulge
7. Broken power steering
8. Lost hubcap

Škoda technology can help drivers avoid costly repairs by providing alerts when they are approaching or within an area with bad road surfaces via the Local Hazard Information Service. A feature of Škoda Connect, it can provide drivers with hazard warnings along their journey and is available in all current Škoda models.

The ALARM survey details that in the 2022-2023 financial year, 1.4 million potholes were filled in, the equivalent to one every 22 seconds*, however 72% of claims against authorities from motorists were pothole related.

Overall, £93.7 million was spent filling in potholes in 2022/23, but the report also found that one in every nine miles of the local road network in England and Wales is likely to require maintenance in the next 12 months.

More on Škoda Local Hazard Information Service
Škoda Connect collects anonymised data from millions of Volkswagen Group vehicles across the UK and Europe – a number that is continuously growing – through three-point sensor technology. Road information is gathered for the duration of each journey from accelerometers, the ABS, and the friction sensors. Between them they measure the acceleration and braking patterns of the car, and virtually calculate friction between the tyres and the road surface based on wheel slip.

The aggregated information is transmitted and stored in the cloud from all connected vehicles through Škoda Connect and paired with metadata, such as weather information or previous measurements. A precise three-dimensional map is generated with alerts sent to vehicles via the central infotainment display when drivers are approaching an area with bad road surfaces. This swarm intelligence enables precise analysis, helping to build the self-learning system, and potentially averting damage such as tyre punctures and tracking misalignment.

Škoda Connect is available across the model range, for the Enyaq iV, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Scala and Superb, with Local Hazard Information Services provided to the driver via the infotainment screen.

The only one of its kind in the world, the Energy House 2.0 is a unique and innovative £16-million research laboratory, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The laboratory, the largest facility of its type, has an environmental chamber able to contain two detached houses in recreated and controlled weather conditions.

Fitted to the houses inside the chambers, Ohme EV smart chargers will weather temperatures ranging between -20°C to +40°C as well as simulated rain, snow and solar radiation. The conditions will help Ohme and other partners of the project such as Bellway, Saint-Gobain and Barratt to work together creating a blueprint for future houses to provide the low carbon homes of the future.

“At Ohme we’re very excited to be part of the Energy House 2.0 project and this view into the future of our housing,” said Ohme CEO, David Watson. “The built environment accounts for 25 per cent of the UK’s carbon footprint and together with Ohme’s chargers, this project will help to accelerate progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design.”

As well as helping to reduce the carbon footprint of new homes with the Energy House 2.0, Ohme chargers also offer drivers the option to charge their car when renewable energy generation on the National Grid is at its highest, further lowering a driver’s CO₂ impact.

All of Ohme’s chargers can take advantage of Ohme’s smart charging technology to connect with the national grid in real time and automatically adjust their charging for drivers to take advantage of all the times of low price charging with smart off-peak tariffs.

Ohme is the official charger provider for both the Volkswagen Group in the UK and Motability Operations, the largest fleet operator in the UK, and has been named as the Best Electric Charging Point Provider by Business Motoring. Furthermore, Ohme has just passed the rigorous industry standard certifications for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 for monitoring quality processes and information security.

* Octopus Intelligent at 10p/kW, SVT at 34p/kW