Aston Martin is joining forces with Red Bull Racing on the track. The luxury car maker and F1 team have already collaborated on a very high performance sports car, the Valkyrie (right) and more models will follow, but their future engines are expected to appear in GP as well following the establishment of a Advanced Performance Centre with 110 new jobs at … [Read more...]
Driving distractions danger highlighted
From the buzzing sound of an incoming text message to social media notifications, 26% of drivers are guilty of checking their phones behind the wheel. To highlight how serious distracted driving is, black box car insurer ingenie has created an interactive digital experience titled One-Four-Nine. It is named after the rule within the Highway … [Read more...]
Legends come home to Wales next month
Top Welsh rally legends will be honoured during next month’s Wales Rally GB 26-29 October, Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Tribute will be paid to a number of high-achieving sporting luminaries including both drivers and co-drivers. The impressive roster features World and British Champions as well as much-admired national heroes and … [Read more...]
TrawsCymru service is just the ticket hundreds
The TrawsCymru network has seen a huge increase in passengers across the network since the Welsh Government launched its free weekend bus travel pilot in July, figures have shown. The Welsh Government funded pilot applies to all buses on the extensive TrawsCymru network and will continue every weekend until at least May 2018. When compared with data … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 September
Supermarkets have slashed fuel prices and put pressure on petrol companies to reduce their own as a result of a strengthening pound. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “This is some very welcome relief for motorists who have suffered a 3p a litre rise in the average price of petrol since mid-August as a result of Storm Harvey hitting the US Gulf … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Octavia SE Hatchback 1.0 TSI
Combining a roomy mid-sized family hatchback with a small 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol engine could be a step too far in terms of dull performance and disappointing fuel economy. But it's not so with the latest Skoda Octavia five door Hatchback. That is powered by the Volkswagen Group’s 1.0-litre, three cylinder TSI 115hp turbo petrol engine. … [Read more...]
Parking wars come home
Almost a third (29%) of residents now have trouble finding a parking space outside their home and it is driving many Brits parking mad. GoCompare Car Insurance, looked at parking issues and found nearly half (49%) of those who have problems parking think the situation on their road has got a lot worse in the last 10 years with 19% saying that most days … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Fiat Tipo Lounge MJ 1.6 hatchback
Families know that each generation is usually bigger than the last, and it’s the same with the new Fiat Tipo. Originally announced in 1988, the first generation Tipo remained in production until the mid 1990s but in September 2016 the new model to carry the name was unveiled. The name was the only familiar feature of the newcomer as it has … [Read more...]
Majority of Welsh drivers doubt next car will be electric
The price of petrol in Wales has increased by 8.1p in 12 months to 119.6p/litre – yet 78% of drivers are unconvinced about switching to electric for their next car. The data from the index reveals some areas in the Wales are more expensive for motorists than others. Most expensive vs cheapest areas in Wales Cost of petrol (p/l) Cost of … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Uber must close down in London
Uber has been kicked out of London. The taxi-hailing service has lost its operator’s licence following opposition by the GMB who campaigned for drivers’ minimum wage, regular breaks and holiday entitlements. The company maintained the drivers were self-employed but a 100,000 strong petition opposed its business model and there were further complaints … [Read more...]
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