Size really matters in the burgeoning SUV sector and the new era of sub-compact models is being joined by the Vauxhall Crossland X, writes Robin Roberts. It’s shorter and lower than the sibling Mokka X AWD and close to the Astra Hatch but it features an elevated seating position and a user-friendly interior to the front-wheel-drive only … [Read more...]
Ford dominate record used car sales in UK
Ford has led the used car market to a strong start in 2017 with a record number of vehicles sold in the UK in the first quarter, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 2,133,956 used cars changed hands in the first three months of the year, 3.4% more than in 2016 resulting in the biggest-ever volume seen in Q1 and reflecting the … [Read more...]
Wales’s first lady of rallying makes French connection
Welsh rally driver Sara Williams – already a successful competitor on numerous events in Wales and Internationally – has entered a new challenge for 2017, the six round Clio R3T Trophy France Championship, writes Roger Gale. Sara is twenty eight and born into a motorsport family – her father Jonathan a rallying driver, and her first experience in … [Read more...]
Welsh crews head to Scotland & BRC third round
The action-packed Prestone MSA British Rally Championship travels back into Scotland this week for the third round of Britain’s premier rally series. The RSAC Scottish Rally 19/20 May will welcome the BRC top-guns, as they tackle the demanding gravel stages around Dumfries with over 74 competitive miles playing host to the exciting rallying … [Read more...]
Changes at top of Pirelli Welsh series
The second points scoring round of the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship saw top honours go to Brackley driver Callum Black while Ffestiniog’s Ieuan Rowlands moved to the top of the series standings. Black and co-driver Elliott Edmondson led the Championship field from the very first stage on Saturday’s Plains Rally, going on to take maximum … [Read more...]
Welsh Government yellow flag for Circuit of Wales
A decision on Welsh Government underwriting half the cost of the Circuit of Wales racetrack faces yet another delay as ministers accused developers of providing "inaccurate" information. The company behind it has asked for a £210m taxpayer-funded guarantee, about half the cost of the scheme after getting over £9 M initial project costs, and said it had … [Read more...]
Racing lines 18 May
Mid Wales racing driver Ben Power has extended his lead in the MRF National Legends Car Championship after winning three races in the two-day meeting at Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. Power, aged 27, from Guilsfield, near Welshpool, won both of Saturday’s heats and the second race on Sunday to give him a 130pts lead in the series this season. WRC Promoter … [Read more...]
Car makers move streets ahead on-line
Ford is streets ahead of rivals on-line, that’s the conclusion of a marketing study by Mediaworks. The analysis by Mediaworks looks at the success of selling brands on the web and it contains a few surprises. Coming after two other reports showed that younger buyers are most influenced by advertising and also that savvy-buyers are now beginning their … [Read more...]
Cashing in on congestion and parking costs
City and town dwellers in Wales have been cashing in on congestion. They have been renting out parking spaces on their property to commuters who want to avoid rising parking costs and congestion. Residents in 30 towns and cities in the UK with traffic congestion are renting out driveways getting over £1,000 annually per space. London residents are … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 May
Jeep is expanding its Wrangler range of 4x4 vehicles with the limited edition Night Eagle. Revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle comes in a choice of striking colours with exclusive decals, and provides a unique style, premium equipment levels and, of course, Jeep’s legendary off-road capability at £39,810. Dacia … [Read more...]
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