Welsh car dealerships can re-open for business after the weekend. First Minister Mark Drakeford will this morning announce non-essential retail businesses in Wales will be able to open from monday if they can take all reasonable measures to comply with the 2 metre physical distancing duty in Welsh law. The change is at the heart of a comprehensive … [Read more...]
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Newslines 18 June
The arrival of the new BMW M5 Competition sees the high-performance saloon from BMW M GmbH returning to the stage in its sharpest and most performance-focused form to date. Fusing a high-revving, 625hp 4.4-litre V8 turbocharged engine with a finely-tuned chassis that incorporates new dampers, features such as M Mode and a central information display … [Read more...]
Welsh cycling ace is back in the saddle
Top Welsh cycling pro Helen Jenkins is back in the saddle despite the Coronavirus lockdown. Two-time Triathlon World Champion (2008 & 2011) Helen Jenkins is one of Britain’s most celebrated triathletes having represented Team GB at the Olympic Games (2008, 2012 & 2016) and World Championships (since 2009) and Wales at the Commonwealth Games. After … [Read more...]
Top tips for dealers to safely reopen
The motor retail industry is preparing to get back to business, with car dealerships beginning to open their showrooms. But times have certainly changed over the last few months, business as usual is different and companies will need to navigate what the ‘new normal’ looks like. There’s no doubt that it will be a very different retail … [Read more...]
Green label guide for new car buyers
A survey commissioned by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and the National Franchised Dealers Association found that motorists considering a new car are now more concerned about ‘going green’ – with 50% saying that environmental friendliness has become more important to them in the last year. In the same survey, despite today’s record low fuel … [Read more...]
Wales & West Utilities testing hydrogen vehicles
Wales & West Utilities is one of two Gas Distribution Networks exploring the possibility of using hydrogen to reduce their fleet's carbon emissions in line with UK Government Net Zero 2050 targets. Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities, supported by the EIC, formerly the Energy Innovation Centre, are working on an ambitious project with … [Read more...]
Motor Sport UK steps up with PPE for event officials
Motorsport UK, the governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in the UK, has announced the provision of a complimentary supply of Personal Protective Equipment to the value of £50,000 to support events through the initial phase of motorsport’s restart from 4 July. The PPE will be distributed to all Motorsport UK licensed Rescue and Recovery units, and to … [Read more...]
Coronavirus concerns lead to cancellation of Wales Rally GB
Wales Rally GB has been cancelled this year, the latest sporting victim of the Coronavirus pandemic. Motor Sport UK said this morning it had reluctantly taken the decision over the 29 Oct to 1 Nov. British round of the international World Rally Championship due to continuing uncertainties over the development of the virus and social gatherings … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
Vehicle owners in the UK will be given £6,000 towards a new electric car if they scrap their current petrol or diesel model, according to media reports. The announcement is scheduled to be made on 6 July in a bid to boost the flat UK car sales and the impending new number plate change coming in September, but some believe it will only keep up high prices of … [Read more...]
Greener light for German motor industry
Germany’s green rescue package points the way for Europe. The German rescue package announced last week will help fight the worst economic shock in decades by transforming the economy to make it greener and stronger, said environmental group Transport & Environment. Under the plan, €2.2 billion will be spent on incentivising electric cars and car … [Read more...]
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