The new Suzuki Baleno comes from a comparatively small company but don’t be surprised if it makes itself heard in a big way. While the familiar family hatchbacks are probably well known, the new five-door from Suzuki is less so but it’s technology is headturning. Launched earlier in June, the simple four-model range from about £13,000 to £15,350 offers … [Read more...]
European wide road safety project may exclude UK
As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, road safety charity Brake, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon. Road safety and the battle for sustainable transport in the UK is currently assisted by European Commission regulations and … [Read more...]
UK car making is up 25% and CVs climb as well
UK car manufacturing output rose by a quarter in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It recorded 150,802 cars were built in the month, a 26.4% jump compared with May last year. Production for domestic and export markets saw respective rises of 22.7% and 27.3%, as demand for UK-built cars around the world continues to … [Read more...]
Put brakes on motorway lanes plan, say MPs
MPs want the brakes applied to Government plans for motorway hard shoulders to be turned into regular lanes. The concept has been suggested as a quick way of increasing motorway capacity but it has attracted criticism from motoring and road safety organisations. RAC chief engineer David Bizley, “Whilst supporting smart motorways as a cost effective and … [Read more...]
UK Automotive is gaining ground, say car makers
The UK automotive industry continues to make significant gains in employment, economic contribution and environmental performance, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The industry body’s 17th annual Sustainability Report reveals that the automotive manufacturing sector turned over a record £71.6 billion in 2015. Jobs, production … [Read more...]
Pump prices not fuelling EU exit row
A pump price rise has not fuelled the row over Britain voting to leave the EU, says the RAC. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “Despite the dramatic fall in the strength of the pound in the aftermath of Britain’s referendum vote to leave the European Union there has not been as big an effect on wholesale fuel prices as might have been expected. This … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
MotorLine Maserati of Cardiff sponsored a successful Polo in the Park event last weekend. The event in Pontcanna Fields attracted hundreds of spectators and guests who enjoyed the match series and display of Maserati cars, but also took advantage of an opportunity to meet the players (right), including Ed Williams from the Vale of … [Read more...]
Tougher eye-test proposed for older drivers
Road safety specialists have recommended raising the mandatory fitness to drive self-declaration for licence renewal from 70 to 75 years old - if proof of an eye-sight test is made compulsory. The recommendations are made by the Older Drivers Task Force which today publishes Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age, a report setting out a national older … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 on sale this summer
High definition design meets highly intelligent technology in the new Audi Q2, the brand’s first crossover which will join the currently three-strong Audi Q range from £20,230 to £30,610. It will have a very high technology equipment package available and engines from 115 to 190ps with quattro drive when first of 12 models arrive in November. … [Read more...]
Welshmen Evans and Cave dominate Scotland’s forests
Elfyn Evans and Tom Cave took first and second places on the RSAC Scottish Rally staging a commanding display on round four of the MSA British Rally Championship. Evans and co-driver Craig Parry in the DMACK British Rally Team returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since the opening round in mid Wales. The second win for Evans has … [Read more...]
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