The M-Sport World Rally Team cars will be wrapped in a special Autosport International livery at Wales Rally GB this week. The unique collaboration also marks the announcement that M-Sport will be exhibiting at the show in January. The Wales Rally GB weekend is a decisive one for the M-Sport team. The British outfit are within striking distance of the … [Read more...]
Llewellin posts marker for 2018
Haverfordwest driver Tom Llewellin, son of British rally champion David, has won his first senior rallycross race in the Swift Sport championship. He beat the current top drivers in the final round of the series at Croft at the weekend, to set himself up for the 2018 season. … [Read more...]
£700M Metro plan framework explained today
Businesses of all sizes from all over Wales are gathering at an event in Pontypridd today to hear how they can directly benefit from the £700m investment in the South Wales Metro. Transport for Wales (TfW), the not-for-profit company established by the Welsh Government to procure the next Wales and Borders Rail Service and Metro, is about to embark on a … [Read more...]
Driver training needs better targeting by firms
The availability of better data means that a more targeted approach should be the future of driver training, says Arval. As well as collision and damage information, data ranging from telematics analysis through to fuel use and tyre wear can increasingly help fleet managers to identify who needs specific driving help, says David Watts, Fleet Consultant at … [Read more...]
Dealers to review safety in auctions
A new, safety sub-committee is to be formed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association to look at safety issues in the remarketing sector, with a special emphasis on auctions. The move has been prompted by an increase in interest in the subject among VRA members, especially following recent deaths at auctions in the US. Sam Watkins, deputy chair at the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 October
An update on the Aston Martin development and support to grow business in the Vale of Glamorgan will be given next week. It will be part of a breakfast networking event to promote business in the Vale and will take place next tuesday 31 October between 8 and 10am at the International Centre of Aerospace Training. As a result of securing a new contract … [Read more...]
Challenging targets for low carbon vehicles
Ambitious EU targets for low carbon vehicles will be challenging to vehicle makers, say Europe’s motor manufacturers. Car makers and parts suppliers as well as raw materials manufacturers are in favour of setting new and ambitious emission limits for the post-2021 period as a step towards achieving the EU’s climate goals. The three organisations are … [Read more...]
Popular models in big US recall campaigns
Nearly 500,000 Mercedes cars across its range in the US are being recalled. They are to be checked for faulty air bags which may inadvertently deploy. US dealers are also recalling 342,300 Kia Soul and Soul EVs with suspected faulty pinion gear on the steering. Failure could result in the system falling apart. Meanwhile, over 216,000 Audi A5 and Q5 … [Read more...]
Scrappage schemes must be worthwhile, say motorists
As the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders confirm declining sales of new diesel vehicles, research from roadside assistance provider, Allianz Global Assistance UK, reveals just how willing consumers are to help cut pollution on the UK roads. Throughout this year major vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New MINIs turn clock back & forward
“One out of every 40 new cars sold in the UK is a MINI” was the headline statement at the MINI Media Driving Day and headline act at the event was the global premiere of their special edition MINI 1499 GT. Although a termed a global reveal the 1499 GT three door Hatch is only available for the home UK market and just 1,499 units will be built at the … [Read more...]
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