Silverstone is back on the market. JLR has pulled out of the proposed purchase of the F1 venue to use it as an engineering base and another bid by millionaire Ginetta owner Lawrence Tomlinson has also lapsed. Reports say that Porsche, which has base at the track, holds a covenant which would stop another car maker using the facility for more than 45 … [Read more...]
Wayne’s world puts customer at its core
When a global car-maker wants to know how it can be successful, it turns to Welsh car salesman Wayne Griffiths. His Nathaniel Car Sales, Bridgend is the most successful MG dealership in the UK selling scores of models as new or used, and he hosts dealer meetings for some of the 65 other MG franchise holders. He has been courted by bosses of … [Read more...]
Parts business is booming for suppliers
The global automotive aftermarket continues to offer long-term business opportunity, according to industry experts at IHS Markit. Mark Seng, director, global automotive aftermarket practice at IHS Markit, set the stage for the industry during his annual assessment of trends for the aftermarket. New vehicle sales are expected to reach nearly 90 million … [Read more...]
Women are wary of night driving
Research into night time driving from Confused.com reveals almost a third (30%) of women avoid driving at night, compared to just 16% of men. The findings from the Wales-based insurer show that 42% of women do not like driving at night, whereas less than a quarter (24%) of men claim it bothers them. Over half (51%) of women dislike driving in darkness … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 November
Gwent police are leading an all-Wales clampdown on drivers using mobile phones over the next few weeks. Last year’s campaign saw 500 caught and this year they will get £100 fine and three penalty points. Two-way tolling using a number plate recognition system is being considered for the Severn bridges when they return to public ownership in 2018, says … [Read more...]
Lords hearing into “driverless vehicles”
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will tomorrow continue its inquiry investigating driverless vehicles. The Committee will hear evidence from European Officials and industry experts. This session provides an opportunity for the Committee to hear from representatives from three driverless car trials in Greenwich, Bristol and Milton … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: MINI Seven
MINI's boost in sales this year has been fuelled by the introduction of their Clubman range - their first C-segment MINI followed by the Convertible new range including the recently introduced JCW, or John Cooper Works variant, writes David Miles. The Convertible range now accounts for 10% of total UK MINI sales making it the best selling convertible in … [Read more...]
Diesel to be demonised?
The RAC’s worried that diesel drivers could be charged to enter more city centres following the High Court ruling that the Government failed to meet European emission standards. Some predict the Government will have to take drastic action or face penalties and that could mean insisting cities and towns implement congestion charging to discourage diesels … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography
One-in-four Land Rover models sold around the world is an Evoque and that tells you lot about this modern crossover car. In five years it has become the fastest selling model from the company and Land Rover had to expand production from its original Halewood base to plants in China and Brazil. It went into production at Halewood, Liverpool in 2011 and … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 stretches sophistication
They have been queuing since August, but now Audi fans will be able see and touch the Q2 this weekend, writes Robin Roberts. Dealer launches for what Audi believe will become one of their best sellers are taking place from today (Saturday 5 Nov2016) for the staggering 18,000 people who registered an interest in the premium compact SUV car over the last … [Read more...]
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