Automotive data expert, cap hpi, has produced a shortlist of the new models that will show strong residual value performance. The company provides residual value forecasts for new vehicles up to five years in the future. Its Gold Book team looked at new models launching in 2017 and picked the ‘ones to watch’ for fleet and private buyers. Andrew … [Read more...]
Steer towards the heart on Santes Dwynwen’s Day
Race-track experiences and private plates are the most romantic gestures you can give your partner this Santes Dwynwen Day tomorrow. But steer clear of air fresheners or cleaning sets if you don’t want to be left on the side of the road. A survey of 20,000 customers by dream car competition firm BOTB.com has revealed the Dos and Don’ts of what to spend … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 January
A record number of drivers were caught illegally using mobile phones during a police crackdown. Almost 8,000 fixed penalty notices were handed out during a week-long campaign in November - the highest figure yet for a seven-day National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) crackdown on "distraction driving" and the totals for the three previous initiatives were … [Read more...]
Car premiums hit four-year high in Wales
Quotes for car insurance jumped higher in Wales than many other parts of Britain last year. Nationally there was a rise of 5.8% over the last quarter of 2016 according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index but in Wales drivers shelled out 6.9% more. The average Shoparound quoted premium for a typical policy increased by nearly … [Read more...]
Elfyn stuns with WRC 2017 debut
Welshman Elfyn Evans stormed to a thrilling sixth place in the opening round of this year’s WRC above Monte Carlo at the weekend. He set fastest time on three stages with navigator Dan Barritt in their MSport Ford Fiesta using his trusted DMack tyres which he used so effectively last season. It was an incredible opening to the year and showed he can … [Read more...]
Ministers & planners move along in bus summit
Key players from Wales’ bus industry will come together for the first time today in a summit arranged by Welsh Government. The summit formed part of Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates’ 5 point plan to support the bus industry , an intervention which has helped stabilise the industry after a difficult start to 2016. The aim of this summit … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 3008 Allure 1.6 BlueHDi 120 auto
UK deliveries of the all-new Peugeot 3008 started in January just as the car dominated the 2017 Dakar Rally, writes David Miles. The new model is described as a Crossover cum SUV rather than the previous generation, introduced in 2009, which was more MPV cum Crossover. In a timely manner raid rally versions of the Peugeot 3008 finished in the first … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic promises stronger residual value
Honda UK announced residual values and a full pricing list for the 10th generation Civic coming in late March. Starting from £18,235 on the road for the entry level S grade 129PS VTEC TURBO in manual, the range tops out at £27,480 on the road for the 182PS VTEC TURBO Prestige with a CVT transmission. Metallic paint is an option and adds £525 to the … [Read more...]
MGB changes up a gear courtesy of Mazda
Few would argue that the MGB remains Britain’s favourite classic sports car or that it is almost as at home in modern traffic as it was in that of the ‘60s/‘70s. However, it can nevertheless be updated to advantage and British Motor Heritage is now stocking the superb Vitesse Global 5-speed manual gearbox conversion for the model. Based on the renowned … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Mégane Dynamique S Nav 110
A staple of the Renault range since 1995, the Mégane is now on its fourth course of evolution, and it’s the best, writes Robin Roberts. Styling is fresh and different both inside and out and it delivers a lot of comfort for five with a reasonable bootspace to carry the family’s weekend shopping or breakaway bags. In common with other Renault models and … [Read more...]
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