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...]
Newslines 24 October
The Government is sending out a mixed message about low carbon transport, says the AA. AA president Edmund King said the Government 100% EV grant has been cut by a £1,000 to £4,500 while it was increasing provision for workplace and public charging. The Severn Tunnel has reopened after closing for six weeks for rail electrification … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Renault Megane Dynamique 1.5 dCi 110
The all-new Megane is the fourth generation stretching back over 20 years with global sales of 6.5-million. The new five door hatchback range currently has 25 variants in its line up but that will be extended next year with the arrival of diesel-electric hybrid powered versions in addition to the current petrol and diesel powered models. Current prices … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MG GS Exclusive Auto
Few new cars I have driven turned heads and raised questions in the way of the latest MG GS just tested. “What is it?” was the common query and when told it was an MG there seemed to follow something along the lines of “I didn’t know they still made cars.” Therein lies the opportunity and the obstacle. The ‘opportunity’ for MG to raise its game and … [Read more...]
Cardiff cross-roads clampdown on motorists catches more
The number of people caught illegally driving in Cardiff bus lanes has fallen by nearly 1000 tickets in September compared to August. Only 6, 151 tickets were issued in September compared to 7, 116 in August but the number of tickets issued for stopping illegally in yellow box junctions has increased from 145 issued in August to 519 in September. The … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 October
Volvo parent Geely Automobile of China will use its Lynk brand to launch a modest priced SUV. Using technology it has in Volvo engineering, the new car (right) is expected in Europe in 2018 with a 3-cylinder 1.5 petrol engine and an electric motor to boost performance and economy. Sunderland will learn next month if it gets the next generation … [Read more...]
Two-wheeler stars at WRGB next week
World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier will not be the only multiple world champion in high-flying action at this month’s Wales Rally GB 27-30 October. Two of the biggest names from global mountain biking – elite athletes Kenny Belaey and Gee Atherton – will also be wowing the crowds. Legendary trial biker Belaey (pictured) aka The Magician, … [Read more...]
Dare to be Different experience comes to WRGB
The ‘Dare to be Different’ campaign is delighted to announce a special additional ‘headline’ event which will take place later this month at Wales Rally GB – the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. This extra date on Wednesday 26 October will be based in the central Rally Village in Deeside, Flintshire – the international event’s busy pits and … [Read more...]
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