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- Ben launches new Social Anxiety support program for Mental Health Awareness Week
- Launch forms part of a wider campaign to combat loneliness in automotive community
- Loneliness on the rise, with 1 in 3 automotive people admitting to feeling lonely
Today, May 9th, marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this year Ben, the automotive industry charity, is shining a light on one of the leading causes of mental health issues – loneliness.
Following two years of disruption and periods of social isolation caused by the pandemic, loneliness became, in itself, an epidemic. We were all separated for long periods of time from our wider circles of friends, family and work colleagues. And, even though we are now emerging from the depths of the pandemic, it is clear that many of us have found the social restrictions hugely challenging.
Social anxiety is playing a major role in the rise of loneliness. Naturally, now that COVID restrictions have eased, social interactions are returning to ‘normal’ – but for many, a sudden return to socialising is also a daunting prospect. Social anxiety makes it difficult for people to meet socially with others, to reach out for help and to maintain relationships – which, in turn, contributes to loneliness.
Ben’s recent Health and Wellbeing survey placed this issue in sharp focus – of those in the automotive industry who were surveyed, 31% confessed to having suffered from loneliness – a huge increase of 23% from the previous year. Loneliness saw a staggering increase in the over 45s, factory workers, and among those who have retired from the industry, while 1 in 2 automotive workers confirmed that they have issues managing their mental health – indicating that mental health struggles in the automotive industry are more prevalent than in the general population.
To support those who are struggling with social anxiety and loneliness, Ben has launched a new ‘Space from Social Anxiety’ program on the SilverCloud platform – designed specifically to help people find out about symptoms, understand its causes and develop coping strategies to manage their social anxiety.
The program, as with all of Ben’s SilverCloud programs, is completely free, easy to use and can be worked through at your own pace in your own time – using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to develop coping strategies to help deal with life’s challenges.
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, said: “If you suffer from loneliness, you are not alone. Our recent survey highlighted the huge impact that COVID has had on the mental health of our community and loneliness and social anxiety have risen sharply over the past twelve months.
“Our industry is one of the most affected by mental health issues, so we want everyone in the automotive community to know that while they may feel alone, they aren’t. We are here, ready to help and support them through whatever challenges life may be throwing at them right now and in the future.
“Social anxiety and loneliness can be managed and we have a number of ways we can support people who are struggling, including our new SilverCloud program ‘Space from Social Anxiety. During Mental Health Awareness week, we want to reach out to our automotive family and offer them a helping hand. You don’t have to face loneliness or social anxiety alone.”
To sign up to the SilverCloud Space from Social Anxiety programme, click here or for more hints and tips on how to tackle social anxiety, visit www.ben.org.uk
When any member of our automotive family is struggling or in crisis, we all rally to support them.
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MV AGUSTA WINNING BID BRINGS SALON PRIVÉ DEC UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL TOTAL TO OVER £120,000 #STANDWITHUKRAINE
- Winning bidder collects 1974 MV Agusta 750 donated by RM Sotheby’s
- Salon Privé London raises over £120,000 to help alleviate suffering
- Historic motorbike sells for £48,000 at auction to help drive final donation
- 20% of Salon Privé London event entry ticket revenue donated
- Online and live charity auction contribute to funds for Ukraine crisis
- Website for donations still open at www.spdec.org
The highest bidder on the 1974 MV Agusta 750 donated by RM Sotheby’s has collected his historic Italian sport bike, bringing the total raised by the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to £120,000, following the debut of the capital’s new must-attend automotive event.
Salon Privé London is thanking its event partners, exhibitors and guests for their generosity in helping alleviate the suffering of those effected by the devastating ongoing war. The sale of the 1970’s MV Agusta proved the star of the show, selling for £48,000 on the Friday night at the Salon Privé Concours de Vente Celebration Dinner.
Many parties had made their interest in the bike clear, but in the end Mr. Ian Smart was successful in placing the winning bid, with 100% of the hammer price going to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Ian Smart said: “I am delighted to have been successful in winning this beautiful MV Agusta motorbike, and to support Salon Privé in this important fundraising campaign to provide aid to those in need during the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. My sincere thanks goes to RM Sotheby’s for their generosity in donating this important part of MV Agusta's history and ensuring the success of the auction.”
As part of the charity endeavour of its first event in the capital, Salon Privé London committed 20% of entry ticket revenue and auctioned donated items on the Friday night. With remarkable generosity shown by the event partners and exhibitors of the Royal Hospital Chelsea event, the bike played a key role in driving awareness and visibility of the fundraising activity.
Peter Haynes, Marketing Director for RM Sotheby’s EMEA, said: “We are delighted to have been able to support the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal in raising as much money as possible for this urgent cause. We see it as a moral obligation to assist in the easing of the appalling humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine.”
Director of Salon Privé Andrew Bagley said: “Special thanks must go to RM Sotheby’s for the incredibly generous donation of the 1974 MV Agusta motorbike, and Mr. Ian Smart for placing the winning bid, but there have been so many genuinely heartfelt pledges made. We want to thank everyone, as no donation is too small in this effort to help those in need.”
With an online silent auction of 25 items running up to and during up to the event, and the sale of star lots at the Salon Privé Concours de Vente Celebration Dinner, both exhibitors and visitors had the chance to support the people of Ukraine who are going through unimaginable hardship.
Attracting the attention of enthusiasts and aficionados in the lead up to the event, the 1974 MV Agusta GT (Sport Conversion) offered in the auction was the centrepiece of the sale. Supplied new to MV Agusta factory rider, Gianfranco Bonera, who owned it until 1978 it was originally manufactured to “GT” specification and subsequently uprated to Sport specification. With 69 horsepower available, the period superbike provides stunning looks and an exhilarating riding experience.
Last month Salon Privé London launched its appeal and engaged with the industry to develop the charitable effort leading up to, and during, the luxury car event. The sister event to Salon Privé Blenheim, it presented a fantastic and timely opportunity to galvanise all those involved with, and attending, and raise much needed funds to help the people of Ukraine.
Working with DEC and Work for Good, the funds raised will directly help the people forced to leave everything behind as they flee the fighting in Ukraine. With over 18 million expected to be affected by the conflict, and four million displaced, the resources will provide vital supplies of shelter, food and water.
Bringing together 15 leading aid charities, the DEC raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas. People in life-and-death situations rely on its help as it works to save, protect and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian response.
It’s still possible to contribute to the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal at www.spdec.org |
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Suzuki has announced dates of a summer test ride roadshow, which will take place at a variety of dealerships from April to September with a number of key models in the range available to demo, including the new GSX-S1000GT and the third generation Hayabusa.
Starting on April 9 at Completely Suzuki in Hinckley, Suzuki will be bringing a fleet of test ride bikes to each event – with individual dealerships also bolstering the number of bikes available with their own demo machines – that includes the V-Strom 1050XT adventure bike, GSX-S1000 naked, the newly-launched GSX-S1000GT, and the Hayabusa hyperbike.
With models such as the GSX-S1000GT in high demand the events will give prospective customers the chance to secure a test ride on the model they’re most interested in, and also sample many other bikes in Suzuki’s range
Suzuki GB’s head of motorcycle marketing, Ian Bland, commented, “We’ve had two years of uncertainty around events so it’s nice to be able to announce this roadshow and we’re looking forward to getting out on the road again. It’s a great opportunity for us to meet and spend time with customers, and provide more opportunities for them to test ride many of our most popular models. 2022 is set to be a great riding season, especially with our range of new bikes and current offers.”
Those wishing to book a test ride should contact their local participating dealership, and must ensure they are able to provide their driving licence and a DVLA check code, or their National Insurance number on the day.
For a full list of dates, see below, or visit Suzuki’s 2022 events calendar.
- 9 April, Completely Suzuki, Unit 14, Lime Kilns Way, Hinckley, Loughborough, LE10 3EL, 01455 811811
- 6-7 May, CJ Ball Suzuki, Woodlands, Salhouse Road, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9AB, 01603 307500
- 21 – 22 May, Road and Racing, Clark Way, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 2AU, 0161 366 5167
- 18 – 19 June, Cupar Motorcycles, West Port, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4AW, 01334 655707
- 1 – 2 July, Frasers of Gloucester, 261 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5DB, 01452 306485
- 16 – 17 July, A&D Motorcycles, Spencer Trading Estate, Rhyl Road, Denbigh, North Wales, LL16 5TQ, 01745 815105
- 23 July, Streetbike, 91-107 Dudley Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3NS, 0121 296 5661
- 29-30 July, Single Tracker Motorcycles, 20-26 Flag Lane, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3BG, 01270 212965
- 13-14 August, Bridge Motorcycles, Alphin Brook Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RG, 01392 260200
- 4 September, Orwells Motorcycles, Copdock Bike Show, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH, 01473 257401
Note that bike availability may differ from one event to another. Customers are advised to speak to their local dealer in advance of the event to check availability.
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Motorcycle manufacturers have made significant advancements with improved engineering, speed, and high performances. It promises to be even better, as manufacturers constantly stay abreast of new trends to produce more exciting models.
Millions of people love motorcycles and follow the updates. Whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast looking to begin a career in the field or a newbie looking to take a traineeship as a motorcycle instructor, you need to be able to keep up with new trends and get yourself familiar with the latest releases in the industry. The more specific your needs and interests are, the more information you might need. The job of a motorcycle technician is all about continuous learning. Thus, we have teamed up with experts from job aggregator Jooble to compile a list of the top five motorcycle releases in 2022. Let’s proceed.
The Best Five Motorcycles In 2022 
New motorcycles are ready to be launched in 2022. This is due to the growing adventure bike market and an ultra-competitive middleweight market manufacturers contend with.
Without further ado, let’s consider the top five picks of motorcycles in 2022.
2022 Mv Agusta Superveloce Ago
This high-tech, new-classic racer honours Grand Prix racing legend Giacomo “Ago” Agostini. The Superveloce is equipped with ’70s racing-inspired fairings that score significant plus points for motorcycle art. The motorcycle is propelled by a successive three-cylinder engine that puts out 147 horsepower at 13,200 rpm.
The 2022 MV Agusta comes with many advanced techs, including engine management control, Bluetooth capacity, continental MK100 ABS, a 5.5-inch colored display, an electronic quick-shift system, and a GPS.
2022 Ducati DesertX
Middleweight adventure bikes are all the rage right now, and Ducati is the latest company to go onboard. The rally-styled 2022 Ducati DesertX is geared for tough off-road riding and is powered by a 110-horsepower version of the 937cc Testastretta L-Twin from the Multistrada V2 in a 492-pound package.
It offers four power modes; low, medium, high, and full. It also features six different riding modes. Engine output, throttle responsiveness, and electronic rider aids such as engine braking, traction control, cornering ABS, wheels control, and an up/down quickshifter are altered by each ride mode.
2022 Indian Chief
The Indian Chief motorcycle unveiled a massive Chief lineup—six models in total—to commemorate the renowned Indian Chief’s 100th anniversary. Indian Motorcycle has made outstanding advances in appearance, performance, and technology over the last decade, and the updated Chief was no exception.
The century-old model was transformed into an elegant cruiser that removed the clutter while maintaining the original spirit.
2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
The premier two-wheel multi-tool, the Pan AmericaTM 1250 Special motorbike, is built to last, designed to explore, and engineered for adventure. It is built to endure aggressive riding positions and mid-mount foot controls and features rider safety enhancements. The 1250 Harley-Davidson Special is equipped with premium features and designed to compete against top-shelf benchmarks.
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
The BMW R 1250 GSN Adventure is already one of the best touring enduro motorcycles. This bike’s 1,254cc engine produces 136 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque at 7,550 rpm. It’s a big load at 590 pounds, but because of the low centre of gravity of the boxer twin-engine, it’s a manageable ride.
Conclusion
Top motorcycle brands have shown their competencies multiple times with the advent of new, fantastic models filled with the latest high-tech features. The good news is that this isn’t going to stop anytime soon. Enjoy the newest pick of these motorcycle models, find your favourites and get familiar with them.
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