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...]
Sara shines in showers
Welsh rally driver Sara Williams and co-driver Mark Glennerster returned to the Clio R3T France Trophy battle last week, and returned with their best performance of the year. On the Rally Coeur De France they put in a steady drive in atrocious conditions and set some very fast times as they climbed up to fifth in the series. … [Read more...]
International entries soar for WRGB
This month’s Wales Rally GB 26-29 October will feature a star-studded line-up with a record number of entries from around the globe. Entries for the penultimate round of this year’s WRC will see 77 International cars representing 22 nations compete against-the-clock on the 21 gruelling special stages, all but two of which are set in the legendary Welsh … [Read more...]
Just in time for Wales’ Brexit deliveries
With the UK’s exit from the European Union now less than 18 months away, the role of an efficient logistics sector in delivering a healthy Welsh economy has been recognised by the inclusion of the Freight Transport Association at the first meeting of a new Welsh working group. The working group, assembled by the Welsh Economy Secretary Ken Skates, … [Read more...]
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