Rob Halloway

I’m the Head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans. Personal views. You’ll quickly spot the recurring theme. See @MercedesBenz for official things.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@FacileTalk @The_Beaney Don’t worry. The Professor was there in all his glory. I can only do four pictures on this platform I think.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Hello folks. It’s been a minute.

An ambition was fulfilled when I met Bagpuss today. And his friends - at a remarkable exhibition of the Smallfilms company’s work, in Canterbury. It’s quite the tale.

Always meet your heroes if you can.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@raymasseytweets @caroftheyear @AutoSalonBe @DailyMail @DailyMailUK @MercedesBenzUK @MercedesBenz Thank you for the flattering photo, Ray.
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[Ray Massey @raymasseytweets]

New Mercedes-Benz CLA is named European @caroftheyear at Brussels Motor Show @AutoSalonBe .
Read me @DailyMail @DailyMailUK
@MercedesBenzUK @robhalloway @MercedesBenz #MercedesBenz #CLA #CarOfTheYear

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@RSdriver00 @MercedesBenz Well that’s lovely. I miss smoking around in those big coupés.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

For the first time in my lifetime, a Mercedes-Benz has been awarded European Car of the Year.

I was so excited I was literally shaking when these photos were taken. What a moment. My new motor show suit and I are very happy indeed.

I’m incredibly proud and grateful to have been part of the team that brought this car to life, and to have led the communications that share its many strengths with people around the world.

Everyone involved in designing, engineering, marketing and launching the CLA should feel enormously proud of what’s been achieved today. My sincere thanks to all my colleagues.

(For context: the last time a Mercedes-Benz won European Car of the Year was in early 1974, with the 450 SE S-Class.)

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@raymasseytweets @MercedesBenz @MercedesBenzUK Great to see you today, Ray!

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@Andrew_Frankel @MercedesBenz Thanks. The suit’s the best £80 I’ve spent so far this year. 🥴

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

@JMPlasybryn @MercedesBenz Well spotted. I was socked up to match the Concept AMG GT XX. The prize was a [lovely] surprise.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Like many of us, I grew up watching Quentin Willson on BBC television. He really opened my eyes to the wonderful world of classic cars - with features like Silver Shadows for £5000! Or the stellar history of Rover PB5s.

Later, when I got to meet him for the first few occasions, Quentin was incredibly friendly, generous with his time, and always keen to get the latest info about Mercedes-Benz. I was a little bit star struck - he couldn't have been kinder.

Meeting Quentin, and over the years his then fellow presenters Sue Baker and Tony Mason was a treat I couldn't have imagined back when he was a face and a languid, cool voice on my little portable TV.

Always meet your heroes if you can.

My sincere condolences are offered to Quentin's family and loved ones.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Recently I was honoured to participate in this regular series on leadership in the automotive industry.

After a surprisingly deep dive, this is the result.

My thanks to Lynda Ennis for asking, to Al Clarke for the thorough interview; and their team for polishing my rambling answers into something coherent.

And, I hope, interesting.

[Ennis & Co Group @ennisandco]

In our latest interview, we speak to Rob Halloway, Head of Global Communications at @MercedesBenz.

He shares the value of saying ‘yes,’ empowering teams, and how mentors and diverse experience shaped his leadership.

Read the full interview below:
https://t.co/15a8TxxGl0

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

I’m very proud of being part of this team. An incredible series of 25 records have been smashed by these people and record cars from AMG. It was a very long night, and worth every second.

Full details on our media site.
Link in bio…

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Just spent a lovely afternoon among like-minded people and a load of old scrap metal. Juxtaposed with some cool cars, courtesy of the Heizr Club. Brilliant!

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

A lovely sunny morgen at the Museum’s Classics, wandering around hundreds of cars, and chatting with friendly folks.

Lots of W201s, and one rare Rover Sterling Coupé. Wunderbar!

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

I recently drove a development prototype at a secret factory test track. Helpfully, it was filmed, and you can see the results over on the Mercedes-Benz YouTube channel.

It’s revolutionary stuff.

https://t.co/tAB0oQNgk5

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson, en route to legendary status, 70 years ago today.

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

…and here is 722’s most recent road trip. Much slower this time, to pay tribute to the great man, almost seven decades later.

https://t.co/ad6nhSRXyb

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Exactly 70 years ago, two remarkable people in one amazing car, set off on a 1000-mile road race that would only take them 10 hours, seven minutes and 48 seconds to complete.

One of them was a journalist, who wrote about it:

https://t.co/h3SJ7reTP4

[Rob Halloway @robhalloway]

Here, Sir Stirling Moss talks about that amazing day:

https://t.co/t3r7u67HxE