Thank you Goodwood for another fantastic Festival of Speed event. So much to see, and such an amazing cross section of everything automotive. Very impressed that Hyundai spent so much time discussing, with an audience, how important it was to get exactly the best sound track for the new Ioniq 6 N, under acceleration and gear changes. Experts from Korea were so passionate about this – aided by the soundtrack coming live from the track! Bring on the BEVs for petrolheads!

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Another fantastic day at the CV Show at Birmingham NEC. It was great to walk around and talk to people and see what some of the established brands are bringing to the market and even more so, some of the newer brands such as Farizon and Flexis and see the wide choice the commercial market has to offer.

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25 plate Percy the Golden Labrador joins Stanley (slightly jealous) Golden Retriever on the “fleet”, after successful collection from the Main Breeder in the West Midlands. Excellent handover, certification and impeccable PDI, complete with full warranty and handbook. Slight initial concerns over excessive noise and erratic emissions, otherwise very happy with our purchase!


Excited to share our recent success story! Southgate Consulting dedicated over 5 hours to assist a Director-level candidate in the job market. Here’s what we provided:

📝Conducted a comprehensive career review and revamped their CV.
💻Assessed and enhanced their LinkedIn profile with a detailed guide on editing and enriching content.
🤝Guided them on navigating the current job market landscape effectively.

Through three personalised one-on-one sessions within a week, we equipped them with the necessary tools and confidence to feel confident they had the best starting point in their job search.

At Southgate Consulting, we offer these services at a small investment and are ready to tailor a plan to meet the specific needs of job seekers.





Really looking forward to 2024 Goodwood Revival this weekend. A chance to immerse oneself in history, culture, heritage and everything retro including bikes, motorcycles, cars, commercial vehicles, buses and planes from a bygone era. Always come away with a big smile on my face which begins just from walking through the car park before the event itself! Now, what to wear this year?


We often get asked whether now is a good time is to change jobs, and it’s a difficult one to say yes or no either way as currently there are a lot of factors that affect this decision, some which can be controlled by you some that can’t. Here are four reasons why you should carefully consider whether now is the right time to contemplate changing your job;

  • Change within the global automotive sector is creating considerable pressure on businesses, however, this will also create tremendous opportunities in the near future.
  • Some of the many new vehicle brands entering into the UK market may not survive, it’s difficult to find out who are likely to be the winners and losers, but careful research can give you more of an insight.
  • Moving from a job with established security and longevity of employment could be risky, but the excitement and intensity of fast progression with a new business could be what you are currently seeking.
  • Online applications are impersonal and sterile and it’s clear to see how many candidates have applied, but don’t be intimidated by volume, concentrate on accuracy and relevance of your application

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