Car makers in Europe say they face serious challenges to cutting emissions in line with EU plans over the next 12 years. While the EU passenger car market grew by 3.4% in 2017, with over 15 million cars sold, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association forecasts that growth will slow to around 1% in 2018. “The European automobile industry is on … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Milano Edizione 2.0 petrol
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio can be bought with your head or your heart, says David Miles. Such is the public’s obsession with SUV/Crossover vehicles that even Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ferrari and luxury car producer Rolls Royce feel-the-need to enter this market sector. They join the already established premium brands of Audi, … [Read more...]
Eye-watering warranty payouts revealed
The top ten largest repair bills from 2017 have been revealed. A McLaren MP4-12C tops the list, with a major gearbox repair bill totalling a massive £10,000, which was covered by Warrantywise. By contrast, covering your McLaren MP4-12C with Warrantywise will set you back by just £209 per month. The top ten list is full of some of the world’s most … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Fiesta Vignale 1.0 5dr automatic
Whether or not you agree with Brexit, Britons’ love choice and which is why the Ford Fiesta has been voted the country’s top car for decades. Nearly 40 possible versions are available to British buyers with three and five-door bodystyles, six trim levels and a choice of petrol or diesel engines with manual or automatic transmissions. Essentially there is … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers most likely to carry alcohol in boot
A third of motorists use cars as a mobile pantry. Women are the worst offenders with 37% of female motorists of storing food and drink in their cars compared to 29% of male drivers. Wales appears to be the booziest nation, with 5% keeping alcohol in the boot of their cars. The survey also revealed that men are more likely to keep their cars free from … [Read more...]
Fuel prices rise for third month to four year high
The national average price of petrol and diesel rose in January for the third month in a row and is now at a four-year high, according to RAC Fuel Watch. Unleaded increased 1.34p at the pumps to 122.24p a litre while diesel went up 1.56p to 125.04p a litre. This means the price of petrol has increased 4p a litre since October 2017 when it was around 118p. … [Read more...]
Closed roads expected for Wales Rally GB 2018
Wales Rally GB is changing forever. The event's organiser IMS is delighted that new laws facilitating closed-road motor sport events have come into force in Wales from today. The new regulations follow a long campaign by the UK governing body of four wheeled motor sport, the Motor Sports Association, and allows IMS to explore a range of new … [Read more...]
Europe is turning its back on diesel, says JATO
The decline in diesel sales is accelerating across Europe. The European car industry had a solid 2017, with new registrations totalling 15.57 million, an increase of 3.1% when compared to 2016 and the highest volume of registrations since 2007 when 16.02 million units were registered but there is still concern over the results of the UK, according to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 February
The Confused.com London Motor Show will be hosting the world’s first Tesla-based producton Shooting Brake by QWest of Norfolk. Carbon fibre coachbuilding specialist QWest will touch down at the “automotive event of the year” from 17-20 May armed with its latest creation, which is based on the reputable Model S (90D) and to which it adds over 7cuft of … [Read more...]
Use it or lose it aptitude test confirms confidence
When it comes to driving, motorists must ‘use it or lose it’, research has revealed. A recent opinion poll of more than 1,000 UK drivers found that more than half (53%) know someone who they think needs to retake their driving test, with a quarter (26%) thinking that we should all have to retake our tests every decade. More men (58%) than women (50%) … [Read more...]
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