Launched in April this year the revised SEAT Leon range of SC three door coupe, five door hatchbacks and ST estates is available with nearly 70 derivates and prices ranging from £17,455 to nearly £34,500, says David Miles. It is supported by a wide range of petrol and diesel engine options from the diminutive but impressive new 1.0-litre TSI three … [Read more...]
Parts & repairs face rise after March 2019
British motorists could see their annual car service and repair costs rise by 10% to £777 after Brexit if no deal is reached between the UK and the EU. A new report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that the UK’s collective car repair bill could rise by more than £2 billion if tariffs and other barriers to trade are imposed. The … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi ASX 2.2 Diesel 4WD
A raft of changes this year virtually guarantee the Mitsubishi ASX will continue to be one of the sought-after mid-sized Crossover SUVs. It has always been keenly priced and while it is now slightly more expensive and still lacks some features which are becoming standard on rivals, the ASX is still a good buy with a strong pedigree. Mitsubishi founded … [Read more...]
What of our classics in 2040?
So, the car as we know it is going to be dead inside a generation by 2040. Somehow I think not. The continuing story of the automobile since the 1880s has been driven by evolution and I cannot see this changing despite the Stelvio statements of Governments which are full of twists and turns, look good in the media but are fraught with the dangers of … [Read more...]
Jurassic Park Jeep is ageless favourite for film fans
Filmgoers in Wales have voted the Jurassic Park Jeep as their favourite car in the movies. In a poll conducted by Leasing Options, the Jeep won their vote over the Aston Martin DB5 from the 007-movies. In Scotland, the most popular movie car was the Ford Mustang 390 used in Bullitt. Topping the list was the Aston Martin DB5, which first appeared in … [Read more...]
Driving to or through France
Most families will, at some point, have decided to holiday in France or have decided to drive through it to Spain or other parts of Europe or even further afield for their Summer break. To stay on the right side of the law in France, there are a few things you’ll need to prepare before you leave. It has beautiful countryside, great food and wine – … [Read more...]
Expect a lesson in easy driving next week
School’s out for summer, and no doubt commuters are enjoying a break from the usual rush-hour traffic – as parents, teachers and other workers have ditched their morning drive to work. Recent research by Confused.com reveals more than two in five (42%) motorists who use their car to get to work are staying home at some point during the school summer … [Read more...]
The colour of money revealed
Ford Fiesta may have been the most popular car for the masses last year, but research by click4reg.co.uk has revealed the most popular brands, models and colours in the luxury car market in the UK in 2016. Luxury car registrations, for brands like Porsche, BMW and Jaguar, were up 29% compared to 2014. This is reflective of the global market as a … [Read more...]
Fuel prices rising in summer heat
July saw the first increase in the average price of petrol and diesel for three months following a late surge in the cost of oil. RAC Fuel Watch data shows a litre of unleaded increased by nearly a penny (0.7p): having begun July at 114.47p it rose to 115.17p. Diesel went up by a similar amount (0.73p) from 115.27p to 116p. This means the cost of filling … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Welsh plant shifts up a gear
The multi-million pound contract to create the new Aston Martin factory at St Athan, west of Cardiff, has been awarded to Ammanford-based TRJ, who completed the first stage reception area earlier this summer. Now the family owned construction company will convert the massive hangers on the former RAF base into a production centre. First Minister, … [Read more...]
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