Automatic transmissions used in Audi models have come under US scrutiny by investigators looking into emissions software programmes. The Audi automatic boxes may act differently and emit more pollutants in dynamic mode although they were designed to suit drivers’ performance desires for several years and this characteristic is thought to be similar in … [Read more...]
Jaguar I-Pace EV suv teaser
Jaguar unveiled its electric suv concept in the LA motor show. Order books open now for the all-electric five-seater car due to be available in 2018 and combining sports car performance with SUV practicality. All wheel drive transmission is powered by twin electric motors developing 400ps and a whopping 700Nm of torque. Jaguar say the 0-60mph time … [Read more...]
Darkness spreads through Audi
Audi is promoting it darker side. Black editions of its models are proving a big hit in Britain so the concept is being extended to Q3, S6 and S7 models and are pitched above the current top verisions, with distinctive black wheels and upgraded sound systems and some have privacy glass included. … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 November
Jaguar will unveil its new all electric model based on the F-Pace at the LA motor show today. Insiders say it is smaller than the SUV with a more rakish roofline similar to the Evoque Coupe and will get AWD transmission and might be related to the next Land Rover Defender platform. A new smaller MG SUV to undercut the GS model will be revealed in China … [Read more...]
Wales automotive industry is showpiece
The automotive sector shows how enterprises and start-ups can succeed in Wales. They are part of a new Welsh Government campaign to sell Wales to the world as a country for investment and good life qualities. Aston Martin, which is building a new car assembly plant at St Athan (above), Cardiff-based Admiral and Riversimple of Llandrindod … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: McLaren 570GT Coupe
McLaren Automotive Limited has just undertaken ‘The Tour 2016’ to outline their plans for the next six years, says David Miles. Although the McLaren name has been synonymous with motor racing for over 50 years, their Automotive Limited division, which manufactures high quality sports road a track use coupes, has just completed their first business … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda NSX
It’s the supercar of the moment, says Robin Roberts. But that moment has lasted a long time. Three years in fact and the first UK owners will get behind the wheels of their state of art supercar just about now. A handful will be introduced over the coming months and just two dealers will handle the aftersales and servicing for the 100 NSX models to be … [Read more...]
Trump could be good for UK automotive interests
Wales's leading international automotive economist believes Donald Trump's election as US President will be good for the British car industry. Donald Trump’s US Presidential victory has Europe’s car makers worried but Prof Garel Rhys, former head of Cardiff Business School, says the election will have an unexpected … [Read more...]
It’s the Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship finale
Mitcheldean in the Forest of Dean is saturday’s venue for the final round of the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship, the Winner Garage Skoda Wyedean Rally, says Peter Hughes. Although the overall titles have already been secured by Rhuddlan driver Luke Francis and co-driver John H Roberts of Colwyn Bay there are still plenty of Championship … [Read more...]
Alex Morgan ends successful SEAT series
Alex Morgan clinched fourth place in the SEAT León Eurocup championship, in an action-packed finale at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya last weekend. Taking to the wheel of his Wolf-Power charger for the final time, the Welsh-born driver pushed to the limit, to give a valiant end to his 2016 season. A challenging weekend for the Wolf-Power driver, … [Read more...]
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