Straightliners annual UK, European and World land speed event will take place at Pendine in mid-May. Straightliners Pendine event is the European version of the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA speed record meeting but without the very high cost of getting there for Europeans. At this event on 13 & 14 May, participants and spectators will … [Read more...]
Petrol prices hit low in Wales
Petrol prices in Wales are the lowest in the UK. The RAC surveyed forecourts and found the average price of a litre of unleaded in Wales was 118.0p in April and in the month it had moved up just 1.09p. Even diesel costs were towards the lower end of the price scale at 119.94 when the cheapest in Northern Ireland was 119.37p. The RAC says lowered … [Read more...]
Clocking comes around again
Fraudsters have returned to “clocking” vehicles odometers to boost part exchange prices and escape mileage penalties under growing leasing schemes, says hpi. The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies has risen to one in 16, a jump of 25 per cent according to new figures from hpi. The figure has leapt from one in 20 cars in 2014. The … [Read more...]
Warning over paper MoT certificates
Following DVSA clarification CMA urges used car buyers to check MOT details online – the paper certificate is too susceptible to forgery Following a clarification by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Claims Management & Adjusting Ltd (CMA) is urging used car buyers to check MOT details online, rather than relying on the paper … [Read more...]
Scheme to trial risk assessment
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck has been asked to take part in a DVSA pilot scheme that could transform how businesses approach fleet compliance. Called “Earned Recognition”, it provides commercial vehicle fleets who can prove good compliance track records with the possibility of reducing the number of inspections they undergo plus a range of other … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 May
Dacia has announced UK pricing and specification for its New Logan MCV Stepway which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The distinctively rugged version of the New Logan MCV Stepway follows in the footsteps of the New Sandero Stepway and the fifth member of the Dacia UK range is priced from £11,495 with first customer deliveries expected in … [Read more...]
4 Silver Star rating for Monmouthshire hotel
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny has been recognised for exceptional service, becoming the fourth hotel in Wales to achieve a 4 silver star AA rating. The Angel Hotel, which puts quality, style and guest experience at the heart of its ethos, received confirmation of a 4 Silver star AA rating last week, positioning the hotel at a superior level to others in … [Read more...]
Parents turn to crime to protect young drivers
Gocompare.com Car insurance has found that more than half (54%) of parents of young drivers have ‘fronted', or would consider ‘fronting', a car insurance policy for their children in order to get them lower car insurance premiums. The practice, whereby a parent, usually a more experienced driver, indicates that they are the main driver of a vehicle which … [Read more...]
Wales host Multistrada Enduro this week
The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience will be heading to South Wales from the 5 - 7 May as part of the Touratech Travel event in Ystradgynlais, Swansea. It will be the first time that the course dedicated to off road riding has taken place outside Italy and UK riders will get the chance to try it for free! The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience truck … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Hyundai i30
The all-new third generation Hyundai i30 five door hatchback range went on sale in the UK from 1 March this year and it will be followed by Tourer estate versions due this summer. The two ranges will be similar in terms of engine and specification choices, but a little more expensive and all are covered by Hyundai’s much praised five years unlimited … [Read more...]
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