The new Honda HR-V is a step-change for this conservative car-maker. While its head-turning but now discontinued NSX and still in production hot Civics stand out from more run of mill models in showrooms, they made progress with the new Jazz but have really ramped up styling in the new HR-V launched last autumn. It’s bigger than the last generation and there is much more room inside the … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
Suzuki GB PLC has updated its Approved Used Car Programme which provides a more structured and clearer process in helping customers find their car of choice. Suzuki was voted the best Automotive brand in the Summer 2021 UK Customer Satisfaction Index which emphasises the strong relationships that the 150 strong dealer network has with its customers – both new and existing and customers browsing … [Read more...]
Aston Martin St Athan apprenticeships
Aston Martin has reiterated its commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of British talent and skills with the company today launching a drive to recruit over 40 early career positions at its Gaydon and St Athan sites. Announced during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the ultra-luxury British manufacturer is inviting applications from high calibre individuals ready to rise to … [Read more...]
Young Driver will open 4th Welsh centre for under 17s
A specialist driver training scheme which allows 10-17 year olds to get behind the wheel in a bid to create a new generation of safer drivers is launching its fourth venue in Wales. After Newport, Pentwyn and Chepstow, Young Driver will open at Swansea City AFC on Saturday 16 April, when the car park will be transformed into a realistic road system so youngsters can work on a range of driving … [Read more...]
GoCompare says young drivers fail to check payments
Research by GoCompare car insurance revealed there’s still a lack of understanding about motor insurance and excesses. Just over 2000 people took part in the survey which found that just 28% of motorists check their excess levels when taking out a policy: 36% of motorists said they just go for the cheapest price when they’re buying a policy, and when it came to younger drivers – those aged 18-34 … [Read more...]
Lighting up UK circuit safety
Motorsport UK, the British Motor Sports Training Trust and the UK’s largest race circuit owners are proud to announce that there will be a rollout of FIA High-Tech Light Panels across the top Motorsport UK licensed race circuits from this spring. Motorsport UK, the BMSTT and the UK circuit owners have agreed to work with leading motorsport safety solutions provider EM Motorsport, a principal … [Read more...]
Retro Skoda endurance racer reborn
To mark the 120th anniversary of ŠKODA Motorsport, employees from the ŠKODA Museum and ŠKODA AUTO’s Prototype Centre collaborated on a project to reconstruct the ŠKODA 1100 OHC Coupé racing car. The teams began by reconditioning the original frame, chassis and engine and rebuilt the body according to historical documentation. In the process, they used state-of-the-art technology as well as … [Read more...]
Holiday chaos predicted at ports this summer
The government needs to place an urgent focus on arrangements at the nation’s borders if trade and passenger traffic is not to grind to a halt from this summer onwards. As Sarah Laouadi, the organisation’s head of European policy explained after publication of today’s Public Accounts Committee report “EU Exit: UK Border Post transition” that while the logistics sector has made huge strides in … [Read more...]
Car makers more confident of 2022 sales growth
Despite a record-low base of comparison due to the COVID pandemic, sales of new cars continued to decline in the EU last year because of the microchip shortage. With chip supplies expected to stabilise in 2022, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association now forecasts that passenger car registrations in the EU will return to growth this year, rising by 7.9% to reach 10.5 million … [Read more...]
Repairers preparing for new speed monitor law
The Department for Transport has provided further details to the National Body Repair Association about the new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist. In a letter in response to an enquiry made on behalf of NBRA, the DfT has confirmed the new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) is scheduled to apply to new vehicle types in the EU from July 2022 and all new … [Read more...]