The 2016 RAVENOL Welsh Challenge has been won by Andrew Jones in his Mark II Ford Escort. The Challenge runs in conjunction with the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship and is supported by the Championship’s technical partners, hi-tech lubricant company RAVENOL. Going into the final round, the Winner Garage Skoda Wyedean Rally, seven drivers still … [Read more...]
Autumn statement falls short of expectations, say critics
Car makers say the Autumn Statement falls short of expectations. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “SMMT welcomes the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and investment in R&D, an area in which UK automotive punches above its weight. “One of the main areas in which UK Automotive is playing a leading role is the development and … [Read more...]
Distributor delivers another fund raising event for Ty Hafan
Automotive parts distributor, Fast Parts Wales, has announced the date of its second family fund raising event for Tŷ Hafan. The Rainbow Family Rally will take place from Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May 2017. Due to this year’s success, the Fast Parts Wales Ty Hafan Rainbow Rally will be back for another year in 2017, … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 November
Renault has announced pricing and UK specification for the new Twingo GT, the sporty version of the innovative city car that was unveiled at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. In showrooms from 1 December, the Twingo GT is priced at £13,755 on-the-road. A revised version of the Dynamique S launches alongside the GT, priced from £12,205 … [Read more...]
Welsh parts supplier is sold to US investment firm
West Wales car parts maker Calsonic Kansei has been bought out. The subsidiary of Nissan has been acquired by US firm of KKR & Co. in a deal said to be worth about £3.61 Billion. It beat out rival private equity firms Bain Capital and MBK Partners, which, according to Thomson Reuters LPC, had bid to buy Nissan's stake. Japan's second-biggest … [Read more...]
Cardiff bus lane accidents prompt safety statement
Cardiff Council has issued an urgent appeal after accidents in the newly created bus lanes in Caerphilly Road. In what some may see as a “damage limitation” or legal step to mitigate insurance claims or court action, the council is urging motorists to look out for the new lane, especially when joining from side roads and to reduce speed. The statement … [Read more...]
Safety drive underway in Wales
Ensuring the safety and reliability of the strategic road network is Wales primary transport concern and the Road Safety Framework for Wales outlines the actions the Welsh Government and partners will take to reduce the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads, says business and economy minister Ken Skates. The road safety charity … [Read more...]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander diesel on sale
The revised Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel is now available in showrooms. There’s a host of new features to align it with the 2017 PHEV. Improved and updated interior detailing adds more luxury and refinement to the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel, while keeping functionality and value for money in mind. A new centre console and shark-fin antenna appear … [Read more...]
Ford is favourite in Wales
The Ford Fiesta is favourite in Wales. Leasing Options, a vehicle leasing company, analysed Google Trends data to discover the country’s favourite car and the little Ford came out first. The research reveals that Ford is the nation’s favourite car make, with the most popular models being the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Ford Transit … [Read more...]
Nio is NextEV and it’s very fast
At a launch event at the Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. Additionally, the company unveiled its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe. On 12 October, the EP9 lapped the 20.8km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record … [Read more...]
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