Smartdriverclub, the connected car service is warning buyers of new or nearly new cars to check who has access to the data their car generates and how that data will be used to their benefit, before they sign on the dotted line. The vast majority of cars coming off the production line are effectively computers on wheels, with connectivity to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 March
Analysis of Porsche trading figures revealed by Automotive News Europe show the company made almost £14,000 profit on each model sold around the world last year. By contrast, Daimler and BMW made about a third of that return. French investigators have cleared Opel of any diesel emissions cheating in its testing operations. But the watchdog has sent … [Read more...]
Pontypridd on track to get hundreds of rail jobs
Hundreds of jobs will be created in Pontypridd after it has been named today as the location for the new South Wales Metro headquarters. Operating under the name of Transport for Wales, it will be located at the Taff Vale building, said Economy Secretary Ken Skates, and it will oversee the £1 Billion electricification, Metro and rail … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Range Rover SV Autobiography Dynamic
The most powerful Range Rover yet, the SV Autobiography Dynamic, heads the 2017 model range, says David Miles. A product of Land Rover’s Special Vehicle division in Coventry, the vehicle has a supercharged 5.0-litre, V8 petrol engine with 550hp and a massive 680Nm of torque, which is made in South Wales, and comes with an equally high price from … [Read more...]
PSA & Opel Vauxhall becoming powerful players, say analysts
Following the announcement that PSA will take over GM's Opel/Vauxhall operations in Europe, IHS Markit explores the potential impact on PSA's powertrain strategy in this special feature. Implications: Although plans for diesel are likely to be reasonably simple, PSA could go in several directions on gasoline, electrification and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: VW Passat GTE Hybrid Estate
Despite all its recent faults there is no denying that Volkswagen do make some very good cars, like the Passat Estate with the latest hybrid powertrain, says Robin Roberts. A well-designed small petrol engine seamlessly works in conjunction with an electric motor to give the medium sized Passat estate a surprisingly lively and economical performance with … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
The first UK production of a class leading, state of the art, automotive hybrid transmission for prestige and high-performance vehicles will begin early in 2020. The initial £28M engineering program, part funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), has been running for nine months and is already entering the hardware test stage and hofer powertrain UK … [Read more...]
Cardiff introduces wi-fi parking across city centre
Paying for parking is being made easier with a new scheme being installed across Cardiff. If you are coming in to Cardiff to shop or meet up with friends or colleagues – it can always be annoying trying to find a parking space, find the correct change or queue up at a parking machine to make the payment. Paying by phone options will now make … [Read more...]
New MG dealer in Wales
MG Motor UK has appointed OC Davies to its national dealer network. Based in Carmarthen, the family-run business has more than 45 years’ experience in the motor industry, selling new and used cars across three sites in Wales. As well as new car sales, OC Davies will offer a full service package to its customers and will open an MOT centre in … [Read more...]
Quarter of Welsh drivers risking lives over tyres
A quarter of Welsh motorists are starting their journeys with a potentially serious risk of injury by not checking their tyre pressures, says the AA. It found 24% of drivers questioned had not checked the pressures within the last two months, although it’s suggested this should be done at least fortnightly. With thousands of families expected to take to … [Read more...]
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