About 6,700 Audi Q7s will be recalled in the UK to fix a possible safety issue with the rearmost seat after US regulators have ordered a recall on about 19,200 Audi Q7 models sold since August In an accident it is possible the seats will move forward and not protect occupants. Women who get their car tyres checked and OK'd by a … [Read more...]
M4 inquiry delayed by UK Government changes
A “hugely disappointing” delay has been enforced for the proposed public inquiry into the M4 relief road around Newport. Officials at the Department for Transport have introduced revised methodology to their new forecasting for growth, an unexpected change not shared in advance with the Welsh Government, which has necessitated a delay to the … [Read more...]
Safety gets a back seat in driving test
Four in ten new young drivers admit they are unsafe on the road and two thirds of parents agree they are at risk. With a revised driving test planned and the theory test now 20 years old, 47 per cent of drivers aged 17 to 24 think that they are not being taught enough about road safety. Road accidents are the biggest killer of young people and new … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2.0 TDI 4Motion
Originally launched in 2007 the first generation Tiguan five-door, mid-sized SUV sold in big numbers, 2.8-million worldwide and 100,000 units in the UK and is VW’s third best selling model in this country after the Golf and Polo ranges. Now the second generation Tiguan range has just arrived at prices starting from £22,510 for the 1.4-litre 125hp petrol … [Read more...]
Your life in their hands and cars
Where you live and how much you are prepared to pay will probably determine if you survive, suffer serious injuries or die in a car crash, according to a study by Thatcham Research. Safety experts at Thatcham Research have welcomed the addition of two more Euro NCAP five star performers, the Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes E Class. However, with much of the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Smart fortwo prime Cabrio
Horses for courses is a particularly apt phrase to describe the smart fortwo. There’s no denying it was ahead of its time when the original model went on sale in 1998, and now the quirky two-seater rarely gets a second glance. But in 18 years it has grown up and now runs to a staggering range of about 50 versions with choices of electric … [Read more...]
Blue Badge Scheme in Wales extended
The Blue Badge Scheme in Wales will be expanded to include those experiencing temporary but substantial injuries or illness, the Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates announced yesterday. The expanded scheme provides parking concessions to people with disabilities and from today will offer temporary 12 month badges for those recovering from or … [Read more...]
British flair in the shadow of Eiffel Tower
Eight of the UK’s major car brands united at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the eve of the key international motor show to demonstrate the diversity and quality of cars currently produced in the UK. Senior executives from British-based manufacturers, including Aston Martin, BMW MINI, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall, were … [Read more...]
Rural diesel issue wins star prize for student
A Welsh journalism student has won a £1,000 prize, a driving experience at Silverstone, and work experience at some of the UK’s top automotive publications for a video produced on her course. Emily Brown, who graduated from Cardiff university this summer, took the automotive journalism module on her course, and created the video, which was eligible for … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 September
The Cardiff Half Marathon will see city centre roads progressively closed over the next few days until Monday to allow for set up and dismantling of facilities. On street parking will also be reduced and motorists are advised to allow more time for journeys and use park and ride facilities where possible. The price of car insurance has been named by … [Read more...]
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