Although it’s an old Mercedes which benefits when traffic lights turn green in a current TV advert, it is Audi which is making in roads with vehicle to infrastructure technology. Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride in … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 August
New state-of-the-art test facilities have been installed at MG Motor UK’s Longbridge site demonstrating commitment to the future and the quality of its products. £1.2 million has been invested to install a fifth engine test facility and to further enhance the vehicle rolling road on-site at MG HQ in Longbridge. German vehicles sales fell in July, … [Read more...]
Hottest used cars this summer revealed
Automotive data experts cap hpi have revealed the fastest selling used cars based on the latest market sales data. Philip Nothard, consumer and retail specialist at cap hpi, said, “Looking at the data from the number of used cars advertised in the UK we are able to identify the best-selling makes and models and how quickly they are being snapped … [Read more...]
“Formula 1 in the forests” returns
It’s 30 years since rallying’s legendary Group B cars were outlawed at World Championship level and this autumn’s Dayinsure Wales Rally GB 27-30 October will mark this milestone with heroic stars and fearsome cars from that revered era. Surviving drivers from the sport’s most audacious epoch are being invited to attend the event as official … [Read more...]
Rounds confirmed for 2017 British Rally Championship
The MSA British Rally Championship has confirmed its proposed calendar for the 2017 season. With seven rounds in six territories, the 2017 BRC will traverse the United Kingdom with two rounds in Wales and one each in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – all of which featured on this year’s calendar. The season will again conclude with a double … [Read more...]
Farmers get wider choice of workhorse vehicles
With over 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry, Gwynedd-based P.R Roberts, a dealership specialising in the sale and repair of agricultural machinery and spare parts, is joining Bombardier Recreational Products’ expanding dealership network in Wales. The agreement will see the business take on the new Can-Am Outlander and Can-Am Defender … [Read more...]
Company drivers looking for grey to keep out of red
The number of employees paying company car tax has increased for the first time in 10 years. But the latest figures suggest that government tax policy is driving staff into older, dirtier and more dangerous grey fleet vehicles, says the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. Recently released provisional data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … [Read more...]
Manufacturers not listening to dealers and brokers
Manufacturers miss out on broker growth through poor communications and account management Leasing brokers feel that they are not receiving proper account management and communications from motor manufacturers which is hampering potential growth in the sector, according to a new survey from the Leasing Broker Federation, an independent membership … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 August
A Swansea businessman who has risen through the ranks will now take the helm at Sinclair Van Centre. Adam Lewis, who joined the South Wales motor group in 2002 as a sales executive, has accepted the role of head of business at the Swansea business. German regulators have given approval for technical fixes on a further Volkswagen 460,000 diesel cars … [Read more...]
Suzuki Ignis will offer hybrid powertrain
The new Ignis, Suzuki’s new compact crossover will make its European premiere next month at the 2016 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. The new Ignis will go on sale in the UK and Europe in January 2017. Suzuki’s styling design heritage nurtured in a long history of compact car manufacturing has been passed down and some attributes are brought … [Read more...]
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