The latest Kia sports hatchback is definitely a car you can warm too, writes David Miles. The uprated Kia 1.6 T-GDi GT 201bhp 'hot hatch' is available with three and five door body styles in the Pro_cee’d three door and five door Cee’d ranges priced at £23,110 and £23,610 respectively. The two Kia hatchbacks nestle in the region of ‘warm’ … [Read more...]
Four-seat Ferrari uncovered this week
This week's Paris Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of the 200mph GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8 engine. It hails a whole new Ferrari GT concept aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving on a daily basis. The new GT effortlessly … [Read more...]
MG UK car production ends
MG has pulled the plug on its Longbridge assembly operation. Production of the MG3 and GS suv will end and 25 line workers will be made redundant as the only other jobs in the West Midlands centre are 400 technical, reasearch and development, which will continue. Longbridge opened over 100 years ago and in its heyday covered 400 acres straddling two … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jeep Renegade 2.0 140hp Limited
Jeep is going on the warpath with its Renegade. As the founding company of the modern four-wheel-drive sector and which provided the inspiration for the legendary Land Rover brand, Jeep knows an awful lot about off-roaders. So the arrival of the Renegade series is something we all have to take very seriously. I have thought that for a few years Jeep … [Read more...]
John Cooper Works Clubman announced by MINI
The new MINI Clubman receives the John Cooper Works treatment. It’s most powerful MINI Clubman, with 231 hp and 350 nm of torque, enabling a 0-62mph time of just 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 148 mph while MINI's ALL4 all-wheel drive system fitted as standard for maximum traction combined with enjoyable handling. Full John Cooper Works specification … [Read more...]
First Minister meets Ford to discuss Bridgend investment
First Minister, Carwyn Jones, and Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, met the Vice President of Ford Europe, Linda Cash to discuss the future of the Ford site in Bridgend. The meeting came on the day Ford executives were in the plant to see it complete its 20M engine in exactly 37 years and speaking after the meeting in Cardiff Bay, First Minister … [Read more...]
Welsh crews dominate on Isle of Man
Elfyn Evans and co-driver Craig Parry won the Rally Isle of Man at the weekend after a gruelling three-day encounter over the classic Manx Tarmac roads. The Welsh duo were once again the class of the field taking the lead on the second stage of the rally, holding their advantage until stage 12 when a drive shaft failure dropped the World Championship … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce debuts in Rallycross this weekend
Welsh rally star Osian Pryce will make his rallycross debut at Pembrey this weekend. He will be at the wheel of the Odyssey Battery celebrity buggy in the RX150 Rally cross Championship as part of the MSA British Rally cross Championship. Pryce is one of the most promising young talents in British rallying today. He has been … [Read more...]
20M engine is today made at Ford Bridgend plant
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant this afternoon built its 20-millionth engine, exactly 37 years after the first engine was built in September 1979. Linda Cash, vice president of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe joined Bridgend Engine Plant manager, Ian Pearson, in marking the achievement saying, “Bridgend has a proud record of high-quality engine production and … [Read more...]
Spyder’s web of dealers extends into Wales
A family-run Swansea business and Europe’s largest supplier of motorcycle spares and accessories is joining Bombardier Recreational Products’ growing Can-Am Spyder dealership network. The partnership is part of the company’s growth plan to meet the continually changing demands from its regional, national and international customer base while introducing … [Read more...]
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