Over 330,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled to check on possible corroded seat belt anchors which may break off. Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2017 models after it was reported that water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. New EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last … [Read more...]
Ruby anniversary for Cawdor Cars
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to celebrate Cawdor Cars' 40 years of serving drivers across South and West Wales. Since opening in 1985, the family-run dealership has earned a reputation for trust, reliability, and exceptional customer service, establishing itself as a valued part of the local automotive community. Over four decades, … [Read more...]
Electric cars’ tyres are wearing sooner
Price differences between electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) company car tyres are persisting, new data from epyx shows. In September 2023 – the average price of an ICE tyre was £168 while an electric equivalent was 32% more at £222. By August this year, the ICE tyre had risen to £187 while the electric tyre was £246 – still a difference of … [Read more...]
Majority want lower drink-driving limit
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (88%) back a reported government proposal to reduce the alcohol limit for drink-driving, new research shows. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe any kind of drinking and driving is a huge risk and 47% that too many people have a couple of drinks and trust they are still safe to drive. Also, 30% of people … [Read more...]
Renault owners’ data leaked
Renault has been forced to notify an unspecified number of customers that threat actors may have compromised their personal data. A notice posted to X (formerly Twitter) by security researcher Troy Hunt said a supplier was targeted in the incident. “We are very sorry to inform you about a cyber-attack on one of our third-party providers, leading to some … [Read more...]
Modern lights dazzle many drivers
Four-in-five drivers are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headlights with the arrival of darker evenings, new RAC research has found. With the clocks having just gone back and the imminent publication of a government-commissioned report into headlight glare, the findings also show the brightness of some headlights is the top reason for feeling … [Read more...]
Community Rail Partnership on track
A new Community Rail Partnership has been launched in South East Wales, funded through Transport for Wales. Based in Merthyr, the ‘Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership’ is hosted by Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) and includes representatives from the voluntary and tourism sectors, healthcare providers, community partners and rail … [Read more...]
Improved Toyota bZ4X comes in January
When it arrives in the New Year, the heavily revised Toyota bZ4X will be priced from £39,995 to £51,545. Orders open on 3 November; customer deliveries to commence in January. Now there will be two new battery options – 57.7 and 73.1 kWh which effectively give long or shorter range to suit buyers' needs but the comprehensive powertrain revisions deliver … [Read more...]
First drive: Mazda6e
It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but already been rated as one of the safest cars you will be able to buy. The all-new Mazda6e achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its recent series of tests. In the two categories of Adult Occupant and Child Occupant protection, Mazda’s latest all-electric model scored an excellent 93%. The Mazda6e … [Read more...]
Driving in the dark raises fear – particularly among young
As the clocks go back Sunday morning, some 52 per cent of Brits are worried about being in a car accident while driving in the dark and younger drivers fear it most. The numbers increase for younger drivers, with 57 per cent of 18-34-year-olds wary of driving in the dark. In the UK, 43 per cent of fatal car accidents occur between 5pm and … [Read more...]
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