Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

Manufacturers have been confirming their final model line-up for Company Car in Action as they prepare to bring hundreds of vehicles to the UK’s biggest drive and decide event.

Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting automotive specialist Millbrook in Bedford today (10 April) as it is announced the company will take a share of £6 million awarded to East of England projects from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF).

The Government’s Regional Growth Fund will invest £300 million in 50 projects across the country to create tens of thousands of jobs and fuel business expansion, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced today.

On Saturday 19 October, customers of MINI dealerships in Northampton and Oxford had an exclusive opportunity to experience the latest Countryman and Paceman models in an “adventure” on Millbrook’s world renowned tracks.

To coincide with the announcement of the acquisition of Millbrook by Rutland Partners, the organisation has unveiled the progression of Millbrook’s brand image through a completely new website and enhanced logo.

Rutland Partners is pleased to announce that on 1 October 2013 it exchanged contracts with General Motors (“GM”) for the acquisition of Millbrook Proving Ground Limited (“Millbrook”) for an undisclosed amount with additional funds being made available for the development of new facilities.

EV driving visitors to the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2013 event will again be offered free recharging while they browse the show, thanks to APT Controls and the Source East Network which operates across the East of England.

Engineers at Millbrook Proving Ground, one of Europe’s leading locations for testing and developing every type of land vehicle, from motorcycles and passenger cars to heavy commercial, military and agricultural vehicles, will be showcasing their PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement System) capability at LCV2013.

Defence and industry representatives involved in the land equipment sector gathered at Millbrook Proving Ground last week (19^th & 20^th June) to showcase innovative and efficient solutions for the support, upkeep and development of land equipment and capabilities that will feature in the Army 2020 structure.

On Tuesday 18^th June, more than 180 people will tackle the Millbrook Proving Ground’s second running of the Millbrook Alpine DVD (M.A.D) challenge, a gruelling 5k Alpine and off-road race, to again raise money for Help for Heroes.