Mazda is hoping for things to turn a little Arctic this winter with the launch of the latest special edition version of the award-winning MX-5 convertible. On sale from February, the new Mazda MX-5 Arctic aims to brighten winter days with its free-of-charge Blue Reflex Metallic paint and contrasting bright silver design cues. There are just … [Read more...]
Car makers want best deal for UK after Brexit
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders hosted a roundtable discussion chaired by David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, on the future for the UK automotive sector following Brexit. The event took place at SMMT’s headquarters in London and was also attended by John Hayes, Minster of State, Department for Transport and Nick … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Honda will develop electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2020, it has told Autocar magazine. It’s also looking at a new 1.0 litre engine for smallest models in its drive to push down overall emissions for its ranges. Cars without steering wheels will be allowed on some US roads. Highly autonomous vehicles (HAV) without a steering wheel will be … [Read more...]
M-Sport secure WRC champ for 2017
World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier has signed with M-Sport to drive Ford Fiesta RS WRCs next season, writes Gary Jones. After testing in Wales last month, the French driver who has won the last four championships but was without a drive in 2017 after VW pulled out, said he was confident of a fifth title next season with the Cumbrian team. He and … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: M4 relief road inquiry date
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...]
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