Vehicle parts makers in the US and Europe want open trading policies without import penalties and which reflect the global nature of the industry. The American-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers want free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, and harmonized safety and … [Read more...]
Griffin Mill Fiat dress Cardiff Fashion Week
Cardiff Fashion Week - the premier fashion event in Wales from 28 October to 4 November – has partnered with Griffin Mill Fiat. The South Wales Fiat specialist has chosen to support the week to showcase the Fiat 500 range - a bold and seductive car which marks its 60th anniversary this year. To announce the partnership, Britain’s Next Top Model … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 October
North Wales AM, Llyr Gruffydd has called for a dedicated police unit to tackle speeding on the Conwy and Denbighshire border moorland roads. The area has been popularised on social media but four people have died and 20 injured around the Llyn Brenig area. New electric vehicle registration data shows that public appetite for plug-in vehicles continued … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Grandland X marks SUV success
Other than the growing demand for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles – up by 34.6% in the UK so far this year – the fastest growing sector is SUVs, writes David Miles. This has seen sales increasing by 30% in Europe and by approximately the same amount in the UK. In just the last few weeks we have seen the introduction of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the Range … [Read more...]
400 Vauxhall jobs going at Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall is axing 400 jobs making Astra hatch and sports tourer models at Ellesmere Port. There are potentially 80 workers from Wales who could be affected when the shifts are reduced from two to one next year. Owner PSA Peugeot Citroen said the rising cost of importing parts to make the cars affected their profits on each vehicle and with … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR
The new fifth generation SEAT Ibiza hatchback is only available as a five door and it is the first model in the Volkswagen Group of brands to use the new MQB AO modular platform, even before VW’s own new Polo supermini sized hatchback comes to market next year. Ibiza has been the Spanish brand’s best selling model range and the first four … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Fiesta Titanium 125ps 1.0 3 dr
It’s seventh heaven for the Ford Fiesta. Britain’s best selling city car retains the familiar name and trim levels as the seventh generation arrives in showrooms but underneath there are some significant and worthwhile changes. The new model is physically bigger than the previous series, it has more interior room particularly in … [Read more...]
Motorists drive out of way to avoid some moves
Motorists are going to great lengths to avoid basic driving manoeuvres which learners are required to carry out in order to pass their driving tests, according to research. The survey of 1,011 British motorists carried out by car leasing company, Vantage-leasing.com, has revealed that more than half (68%) of drivers will actively avoid parallel parking, … [Read more...]
BMW 6 Series GT unleashed
Launched to the UK’s motoring media this week in the Valley of the Racehorse, Lambourn, Berkshire, where fine breeding and horsepower of the four legged variety are commonplace, was the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo which makes its official sales debut on 11 November. The five-door long wheelbase all-new 6 Series Gran Turismo replaces the 5 … [Read more...]
Pembrey is crucial for Renault UK Clio Cup Juniors
Carmarthenshire’s demanding Pembrey race circuit this Saturday and Sunday hosts the penultimate rounds of Renault UK’s exciting new Clio Cup Junior championship. The two races will help decide who goes on to take the Champion’s prize valued at £18,000. Three different winners from the first four rounds and just eight points covering the top … [Read more...]
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