A Government U-turn on legislation which will outlaw whiplash claims has been welcomed by motoring groups. In October, the Government said it did not see any need to change the law which has seen a dramatic escalation in false injury claims, but now there will be another look at the problem. The AA has welcomed the change of heart by the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Gardener Digs In For Wet Weather Win
Shaun Gardener made it back-to-back maximum points scores in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship on the Winner Garage Skoda Wyedean Stages Rally, writes Peter Hughes. Despite heavy overnight rain that produced treacherous conditions for competitors, the Ludlow driver and co-driver Ben Innes headed the Championship cars throughout the event in … [Read more...]
EV claims overlook payload range cost
The range of an electric van can almost halve when it is carrying a full payload in real world conditions, according to a new trial by Arval, a leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. The study showed that, over the same 33.58-mile course, an EV with a full payload lost over 85% of its range compared to a 45% loss for one that was carrying … [Read more...]
Renault show Megane ST & Skoda plan hybrid
The All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer is arriving in the UK this December. Based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer with 521 litres bootspace is available to order from 1 December, priced from £18,550 on-the-road. Displaying Renault’s sensual design language, the All-New Mégane … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 November
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...]
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