A recent survey conducted by motoring retailer Halfords has highlighted significant gaps in drivers’ confidence when it comes to basic vehicle maintenance. While nearly 75 percent of motorists agree that driving tests should cover both the skill of operating a vehicle and ensuring its safety, more than half admitted they do not know how to change a tyre. Respondents generally felt comfortable performing simpler tasks such as topping up screenwash or adjusting tyre pressure but found more complex maintenance intimidating.
In related automotive news, Jeep has secured a one-year sponsorship deal with the National Geographic Channel and National Geographic Wild in the United Kingdom. The partnership, running through September, aims to link Jeep’s brand identity with exploration and factual storytelling. Advertising content will feature National Geographic photographer Charlie Hamilton James and his son Arthur, an aspiring wildlife photographer, embarking on a journey in the new Jeep Compass through the Welsh countryside.
Meanwhile, Nicola Gilda, managing director of PEOPLES Group, has been recognized for her leadership in promoting an inclusive workplace culture within the company’s dealerships located in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Livingston, and Liverpool. Ford honored her with their President’s Award, acknowledging her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion across the organization’s offices. Gilda expressed pride in the recognition and emphasized the importance of cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment both inside and outside the business.