Ahead of the clocks going back this Sunday, turning the evening commute darker for drivers, research from Confused.com reveals car accidents peak during the evening rush 4pm – 8pm. According to new Freedom of Information data, last year alone saw 55,441 accidents take place during the rush-hour period (4-8pm). Between 2013 and 2015 a total of 167,048 … [Read more...]
Is a fourth win a bridge too far for Frenchman?
The legendary Welsh forests will see a 148-car entry for Wales Rally GB starting tomorrow and finishing on Sunday. This season’s eagerly-anticipated event promises to be even more spectacular, with a move to a new date at the end of October promising drier and faster action after this afternoon's ceremonial start in Colwyn Bay. Reflecting the … [Read more...]
Elfyn honoured 20 years after dad Gwyndaf
The Welsh Motoring Writers group has honoured two outstanding individuals for their achievements in Wales. The Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy recognises the achievements of Rally Driver Elfyn Evans who won this year’s British Rally Championship title. His father Gwyndaf was awarded WMW’s inaugural Tom Pryce Trophy in 1996 having won the BRC that year and … [Read more...]
Vets are safe bet behind the wheel
Veteran team-mates Fowden and Wakely clinched the Welsh title. Bob Fowden and Paul Wakely took a dominant victory on the Peter Lloyd Stages Rally held at the Pembrey Motorsports Centre in West Wales on Sunday. Their Comline Auto Parts - Kumho Tyres – NGK-backed Subaru Impreza WRC machine was fastest over all five special stages at a sunny but windy … [Read more...]
Executive motoring: BMW 240i Coupe
At their annual end of year UK automotive media briefing BMW released images of their new 5 Series Saloon and Touring estate ranges which will be in the UK from February next year. Although not their largest selling model ranges the 5 Series accounts for one out of every four Euros the company makes. In the UK the 5 Series sells in the region of … [Read more...]
M4 speed cameras snap hundreds of drivers
M4 speed cameras around Newport have caught almost 250 people in the first three days since enforcement was introduced last week. Cameras cover the stretch from junction 24 (Coldra) to junction 28 (Tredegar Park) and the system was introduced in 2011 but was inactive for five years - fines have only been issued since 10 October. GoSafe said 62 people … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi launch approved used programme
Mitsubishi has revealed details of its new industry-leading Approved Used Car Programme. Under the heading “Because It’s New To You”, the enhanced programme offers a minimum two-year vehicle warranty with no mileage limitations and two years’ roadside assistance, providing 24-hour support for motoring emergencies in the UK and Europe. An Approved Used … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang gallops to economy record win
The UK’s premier eco-driving event has proved that even a performance car can be parsimonious, with a 5.0-litre V8-engined Ford Mustang taking the most coveted prize in this year’s event. The Mustang, driven by Andy Dawson and Andy Marriott, achieved an overall 36.6mpg against a manufacturer’s stated combined figure of 20.9mpg on the MPG Marathon, an … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 October
Transport bodies are warning of HM Customs and Border Force chaos if France insists on ending the mutual agreement to check identities and vehicles at Calais. The French are suggesting after the Jungle Camp is moved this week and inhabitants relocated through France that it might review the agreement on French officers working in Dover and English … [Read more...]
Audi will buy back “illegal” cars in US
Audi will buy back 25,000 diesel engine cars in the U.S. to compensate owners whose cars do not meet exhaust emission standards, reported German weekly Der Spiegel. Audi representatives are in talks with US authorities about fixing 85,000 cars that had engines which were passed in doctored exhaust emissions tests and says it cannot rectify the 25,000 … [Read more...]
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