Fuel price cuts have been announced by filling station owners and it's particularly good news for diesel drivers. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “This is excellent news for motorists just as summer has finally arrived. It should now encourage every other retailer to follow suit and lead to a much-needed ‘price cut’ chain reaction across the country. “While the value of the pound has … [Read more...]
BMW 6 Series GT bows in
There’s a new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo featuring revised styling and cutting-edge technology. Longer and sleeker, the new 6 Series Gran Turismo offers more headroom and boot capacity despite reduced vehicle height. Up to 115kg weight reduction and improved aerodynamics help improve fuel consumption and emissions reduced by over 15 per cent in a range of four engine outputs from … [Read more...]
Acropolis stands alone on Epynt
The Spencer Sport Acropolis Rally on Sunday 9 July is a stand-alone rally within the Nicky Grist Stages. It will be a fantastic Tarmac test for competitors as the event offers 12 fantastic stages totalling just over 72 stage miles over the Epynt military range – and as it’s open to a huge variety of cars. It’s going to be a real rally treat for both crews and spectators alike and competitor … [Read more...]
Morris wins Silverstone 500
British GT Championship title contenders Seb Morris and Rick Parfitt Jnr delivered an utterly dominant performance during the three-hour ‘Silverstone 500’ on Sunday, to claim their second victory of 2017 and move to within touching distance of the top of the title standings. From the moment the lights went out at the start of the race, round six of the campaign, the Team Parker Racing pairing … [Read more...]
Small new Kia Picanto has big sales potential
The South Korean brand of Kia, part of the Hyundai Group, arrived in the UK in 1991 and after several years establishing the brand they have recorded consecutive record years of sales since 2010, explains David Miles. They have tripled sales since 2007 and last year their record UK new car sales grew by 13.86% to reach an all-time high of 89,364 registrations. For the first five months of … [Read more...]
Welsh Government to update 200-year-old taxi licensing
A Welsh Government consultation into the reform of ‘complicated, outdated and antiquated’ licensing laws for Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles has started. Economy Secretary Ken Skates has urged interested parties to have their say on the proposals, which will seek to address issues raised by drivers, unions, licencing authorities and the Law Commission to better represent modern practices. The … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 June
The Hyundai Kona is a new compact SUV coming to Europe this autumn. It is targetted at the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Captur and precedes other models in the new crossover sector that the Korean manufacturer intends to launch over the next few years. The UK is said to be the first area in Europe where Amazon is considering selling cars on-line, according to a report in Automotive News … [Read more...]
Skoda and Citroen ready newcomers
The Skoda Octavia vRS 245 has been added to the hatchback and Combi ranges. It uses a 245ps 2.0 litre petrol engine and features advanced lights, permanent WiFi link and many driver assistance systems. Wednesday 1 November will see the UK launch of the new Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV. Following the showing of the C5 Aircross, the smaller model pitches into a highly competitive sector … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 June
Plaid Cymru has called for an investigation into the Welsh Government handling of the Circuit of Wales project. The £425 M project has been beset with difficulties over the last few years and Wales Audit Office has criticised Cardiff Bay giving a £9 M investment loan, and now there is disagreement over when there was suggestion of a partially funded underwriting proposal given to … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 June
Kia’s new B-segment crossover will be named ‘Stonic’. An eye-catching and confident compact crossover with true European design flair, the Stonic is inspired by the form and function of larger Kia SUVs while a sweeping roofline and uniquely designed roof rack add a sporty look to the vehicle, which goes on UK sale later this year. … [Read more...]