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...]
Silverstone sale is back on the grid
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...]
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