MINI's boost in sales this year has been fuelled by the introduction of their Clubman range - their first C-segment MINI followed by the Convertible new range including the recently introduced JCW, or John Cooper Works variant, writes David Miles. The Convertible range now accounts for 10% of total UK MINI sales making it the best selling convertible in … [Read more...]
Diesel to be demonised?
The RAC’s worried that diesel drivers could be charged to enter more city centres following the High Court ruling that the Government failed to meet European emission standards. Some predict the Government will have to take drastic action or face penalties and that could mean insisting cities and towns implement congestion charging to discourage diesels … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography
One-in-four Land Rover models sold around the world is an Evoque and that tells you lot about this modern crossover car. In five years it has become the fastest selling model from the company and Land Rover had to expand production from its original Halewood base to plants in China and Brazil. It went into production at Halewood, Liverpool in 2011 and … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 stretches sophistication
They have been queuing since August, but now Audi fans will be able see and touch the Q2 this weekend, writes Robin Roberts. Dealer launches for what Audi believe will become one of their best sellers are taking place from today (Saturday 5 Nov2016) for the staggering 18,000 people who registered an interest in the premium compact SUV car over the last … [Read more...]
Overcharging fear makes drivers steer away from servicing
Motorists fear being overcharged by garages and avoided much needed servicing as a result, says the new Motor Ombudsman. The new Motor Ombudsman has launched with a warning that nearly half of the nation’s drivers (43%) put their safety at risk along with the safety of other road users by avoiding taking their car to a garage despite suspecting a … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 November
Some previous generation versions of the Vauxhall Corsa are being recalled. The 1.4 Turbo versions run to 2767 built between 2006 and 2014 and it’s to inspect and modify the vacuum pump relay box which can catch fire if water gets in, as highlighted in a BBC Watchdog report this week. Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has … [Read more...]
Car sales edge up in October
UK new cars business saw modest growth in October, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 180,168 cars were driven off the UK's forecourts last month as registrations grew 1.4%. In Wales last month, figures record 6,011 registrations, a drop of just over 7%. However, when dealer registrations to boost incentives are factored into … [Read more...]
Welsh car supplier sector deserves UK Government backing
Wales’s automotive sector deserves similar treatment and UK Government support to that in the North East of Britain, says Welsh Government. Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure Ken Skates said, "The announcement that Nissan is to invest in Sunderland following guarantees given to the company by the UK Government is very positive news for the … [Read more...]
Fuel price rise hits eight-year high, for now
The price of petrol rose more in October than at any time since February 2013, with diesel rising at the fastest rate since May 2008, shows data from the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch survey. A combination of a weak pound since the UK’s EU referendum vote and rising oil prices have contributed to average petrol prices rising by 4.37p per litre from 112.34p on 2 … [Read more...]
WRGB does power of good but last time for VW
Wales Rally GB 2016 was the ‘best yet’ after tens of thousands of fans filled the forests to witness the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. But it is the last time we will see a Volkswagen in the winner's enclosure after the German manufacturer this week decided to walk away from the WRC at the end of this year and four championships. It … [Read more...]
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