The public inquiry into the proposed M4 relief road around Newport will begin on 28 February. Economy Secretary Ken Skates wanted updated traffic projections to strengthen the Welsh Government’s case of the new preferred “black route”. UK government predicts slower growth in traffic than previously expected but Mr Skates has said the Department for … [Read more...]
Analysts expect 2017 car sales to fall
The UK new car market will fall by around 3.5% next year to around 2.6 million cars, predicts Glass’s. However, while the figure looks disappointing in isolation, the vehicle data provider points out that this will still be higher than any year in the last decade except 2016. Rupert Pontin, director of valuations, said: “We have become used to the new … [Read more...]
Fifth of motorists pay more than car’s worth
A fifth of UK motorists have paid more for a vehicle than its true value, says HPI. It found paying over the odds for a car was highest amongst 18-24 year olds (30%) and nearly a fifth (17%) admitted rushing the purchase of their first car, as they were eager to get on the road and start driving. Three quarters (74%) of drivers also confirmed they … [Read more...]
New Audi and Alpine models
Audi has added a new intelligent 4WD 145mph version to its TT range. The 184ps 2.0TDI automatic can be ordered from early next year for spring delivery in Coupe or Roadster versions and prices will be given in a few weeks. Alpine opened reservations for its ‘Première Edition’- an exclusive 1,955 limited-edition version of its upcoming production car. … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
One of the biggest names in automotive tuning, Liberty Walk EU, is bringing a host of bespoke supercars making its UK debut at the Performance Car Show in Birmingham between January 12-15. Liberty Walk EU, the Japanese-founded exotic car tuning company will be presenting a specially-modified Lamborghini Aventador (above) and a Ferrari 458 which … [Read more...]
Car makers ask for more time on emissions testing
Europe's car makers want more time to meet tougher new "real world emissions" tests. They have told EC legislators they would find it very difficult to meet the proposed deadline set for the new test to overcome issues associated with the current in-lab tests and which came to a head with the Volkswagen diesel-gate scandal. In a letter to European … [Read more...]
EVs are sparking interest in new buyers’ minds
Electric vehicles could make up 15 to 35 percent of total new vehicle sales globally in 2040, according to IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The findings are part of a new research project, Reinventing the Wheel, that will be conducted over the first half of 2017. “The key question is whether we are … [Read more...]
Ho ho Disco
Santa's chilly grotto could be consigned to Christmas past thanks to Land Rover's engineers. They have created a cosy cabin that can be transported for a much-needed festive getaway – it fits inside a Land Rover Discovery Sport compact SUV. The cleverly designed cabin has space for two adults to sleep snugly in North Pole temperatures as low as -20°C … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo V40
Volvo’s best selling model range is the family of lower medium or compact C-segment sized V40 and V40 Cross Country five door hatchbacks. New are LED headlights which Volvo claim as the first models in their segment to get such items and ‘Thor’ shaped daytime running lights. Also new are grille meshes with the visually striking Volvo Iron Mark … [Read more...]
“Right” & “wrong” cars curb house sales
If you're browsing the Sunday papers housing pages today, you could be a victim of a little appreciated fact that over a third of Brits would be put off a property by the cars parked outside. School catchment areas and transport links often come high on the list of factors when choosing a property, but new research shows that over a third (36%) of us … [Read more...]
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