Welsh Government is halving support it offers to firms for youth job creation. Jobs Growth Wales did offer 100% subsidy for firms to employ people aged between 16-24, but its now halved that and says it is part of a readjustment of activities to merge Jobs Growth Wales, ReAct and Traineeships. The RAC will take legal action to stop unaccredited garages … [Read more...]
Big getaway predicted this week by RAC
The coming bank holiday weekend looks set to be a bumper one with double the number of cars on the road compared to the late August bank holiday weekend last year. In total more than 20m leisure trips are expected as many Brits set off to enjoy the last long weekend this side of Christmas. A study of motorists’ plans by RAC Traffic Watch found Saturday … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 August
The basic Ford Fiesta has jumped from about £10,345 to £13,395 with Studio and Style models dropped from the range. It has been done to give Ford room to introduce the forthcoming Ka+ from under £9,000, but it could mean rival makers gain with dissatisfied Fiesta owners moving away from the brand to keenly priced alternatives. Renault is launching a … [Read more...]
Cabbie suspended for fares breach
A Cardiff cabbie has been suspended for ten days after losing a second appeal over refusing short fares. Mathab Khan claims to be Chairman of the Hackney Carriage Association and was found guilty of refusing a short fare to two women at 2.15am on 27 September 2015 during the Rugby World Cup. Mr Khan who burst into tears during the hearing now has to … [Read more...]
Used cars’ value bounces back after Brexit vote
Used car values bounced back in July from a marginal dip in June, according to BCA. The data shows an 8.2% increase in average values year on year, with the headline figure up £635. Month on month there was a 1.7% increase in the headline average value of a used car. Whilst model mix and seasonal variations will have a part to play, the headline … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 August
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante convertible will be built, but only 99 cars will be assembled. It echoes design elements from the 1960 DB4 and updated in the Vulcan, and all have been sold before deliveries begin next year. A very special Jaguar E-Type which starred in the BBC’s famous comedy series, Only Fools and Horses, will be … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Octavia Estate Scout
Don’t fancy being one of the latest craze of ‘me-too’ buyers of small medium and large SUVs and Crossovers, but need a bit more security of 4x4 traction, then the new car market offers an increasing number of choices of all-wheel-drive cars and estates. Scouting around a Skoda dealership, or their website, you will come across the Octavia Estate … [Read more...]
September rush is underway for buying a new car
September is the second highest month for new car sales. Ahead of the forthcoming introduction of the “66” vehicle registration next month, Motor Codes, the leading provider of Codes of Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution for the automotive industry, has the following advice for consumers during the purchase process. Protect your … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 2008 GT Line
Three years after it was launched the Peugeot 2008 has been refreshed to take on newer challengers. Sales were up 16% as the new series went into showrooms and coming out the other side this time is a new high-spec sporting orientated GT Line we tested. Since June 2016, the Peugeot 2008 has been sold in a choice of four trim levels between £14,000 and … [Read more...]
Range Rover Sport gets twin-turbo engine
Land Rover is introducing its most efficient ever Range Rover Sport. For 2017, the latest Range Rover Sport features an efficient Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with connectivity and wifi capability, innovative new semi-autonomous driving connected technologies and greater scope for personalisation. At 2017 Model Year, Range Rover … [Read more...]
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