The equivalent of nearly 20m UK drivers think the condition and maintenance of the roads they use every day has got even worse over the past 12 months, new RAC research has found. Half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the 2019 RAC Report on Motoring say the condition of local roads – that is all roads that are not motorways or major A-roads – has deteriorated since last year, primarily as a result … [Read more...]
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Citroen WRC factory team closes down
Eight-times WRC title takers Citroen Racing is pulling out of the series with immediate effect. Citroën Racing had a two year-commitment with its two C3 WRC and the crews Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia and Lappi/Ferm 2019 - 2020. However, Citroën has taken the decision to pull out from its WRC programme without a first-class driver available to fight for a world title following … [Read more...]
‘Grand Prix’ star tested at Anglesey Circuit
A famous movie star rolled onto Anglesey Circuit last weekend. The racing car driven by James Garner in the classic 1966 movie “Grand Prix” was at Anglesey Circuit as new owner Syd Fraser from Aberdeen drove it for the first time after buying the car a month ago. The car is a 1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior which was used during filming at Grand Prix circuits including shots of the … [Read more...]
Aston Martin St Athan officially opens next month
Wales newest car plant for Aston Martin will be officially opened on friday 6 December. This week it hosted the European exclusive unveiling of the DBX SUV which goes into production at St Athan and Economy Minister Ken Skates said, “Seeing the company deliver its first vehicle out of Wales is a very proud moment for Aston Martin and for Wales. In 2016 Aston Martin announced it had selected St … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX unveiled in Welsh assembly plant
The first Aston Martin DBX five-seat SUV will roll off new production lines in South Wales in Spring 2020, writes Robin Roberts. Breaking new ground for the 106-year-old luxury British marque, the DBX was unveiled simultaneously in the Beijing, China motor show and in the £250M St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan assembly plant today. The DBX marks a significant step for Aston … [Read more...]
Petrol & diesel popularity dominates buying plans
Petrol and diesel cars will dominate vehicle sales in the foreseeable future, according to a poll for information agency Somo. Despite the environment being the biggest driver for switching to an electric vehicle, new research by digital transformation agency, Somo, has identified that the interest in petrol vehicles is not declining. In fact, over half would consider purchasing a … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 November
Dr Andy Palmer CMG, President & Group CEO at Aston Martin Lagonda will be deliver the keynote speech at the annual Welsh Automotive Forum networking dinner next month. Master of ceremonies will once again be undertaken by presenter, journalist and low carbon champion Quentin Wilson and it’s taking place at The Vale Hotel, Miskin on 5 December. According to data, 48,271 drivers across Wales … [Read more...]
Drivers sceptical of “smart cars”
Britain’s motorists are highly sceptical over the future use of driverless cars according to comparethemarket.com. In its Road Ahead research series looking at the future of driving, it was found that only 55% of people expect driverless cars to be in use in the next ten years. According to a survey of over 2,000 British motorists, 80% are worried about the safety of driverless cars. This … [Read more...]
Young driver premiums are falling
With the cost of getting a young driver on the road climbing to nearly £7000 this year, choosing the right car and car insurance can have a significant impact on how much new drivers must pay to stay mobile. The good news is that one comparison site has found average car insurance premiums for drivers under 25 are falling. In the first eight months of 2019, the average comprehensive … [Read more...]
Fuel research saves 1,400tonnes in tests
Britain’s first research project to assess the viability of biomethane in heavy goods vehicles has saved over 1,400 tonnes of well-to-wheel CO2e emissions compared to diesel in a two-year trial. The Dedicated to Gas project deployed 20 Euro VI vehicles running on biomethane to the three fleet operators, in a combination of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG). It was … [Read more...]