A bigger, roomier but lighter Audi A5 and S5 Coupe is coming. More powerful but efficient engines are fitted along with a host of advanced information technology and safety features. UK order books open at the end of the summer and first deliveries expected by the end of 2016. … [Read more...]
Europe’s car makers predict stronger sales
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has revised its forecast for 2016 car registrations upwards from its initial January forecast of 2% growth. “Looking ahead, we now forecast growth for EU passenger car sales in the region of 5% this year. Commercial vehicle sales should also grow substantially,” stated ACEA President, Dieter … [Read more...]
JLR sue Chinese copy-cat Evoque maker
Jaguar Land Rover is suing Chinese automaker Jiangling Motor for allegedly copying the Range Rover Evoque. It’s a rare move by a foreign automaker to fight copycats in the world's biggest auto market as it could be viewed as bullying by a foreign manufacturer of a home producer. Despite widespread and often blatant copying, automakers generally don't … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Mini Convertible
A brace of new Mini models is coming of the UK production lines at Plant Oxford which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary of Mini production under the ownership of BMW Group. Arriving in time for summer is the new Mini Convertible priced from £18,475 to £28,205 with a four car line-up of Cooper, Cooper DS, Cooper S and John Cooper Works. Last … [Read more...]
Classic cars now highly sort after – by thieves
Thieves are turning back to the 1980s. Car crime in Britain has jumped up by eight per cent in just a year, with 81,000 vehicles stolen from their owners last year. Proving that classic cars are just as much a target for thieves, 40 classic Fords were stolen in the first 4 months of this year. Rising values and a shortage of parts, make classics … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Infiniti Q30 Premium 1.6 2WD
Timing is everything when it comes to selling cars. The Infiniti Q30 Premium 1600 with 2WD is pitched into the heart of the booming SUV sector and it’s the latest model to come out of the highly successful Sunderland vehicle assembly plant operated by Nissan, the parent company of Infiniti. It’s stylish and looks the part of an SUV with a … [Read more...]
Fuel prices warming up as summer begins, says RAC
The average prices of petrol and diesel have increased for the third month in a row making filling up an average family car around £5 more expensive than it was at the end of February. RAC Fuel Watch data for May reveals that the average unleaded pump price rose 2p a litre (1.92p) from 108.67p a litre to 110.59p, adding £1 to the cost of filling up a … [Read more...]
New cars news
The Fourth generation Mégane is available to order and will be in showrooms from July. Six trim levels across a 25-strong version line-up feature unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel-steering and 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system. There are two dCi and two TCe engines with manual & … [Read more...]
Builth blast for Rallynuts
Competitors in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship start the second half of their season this weekend with the Builth Wells-based Rallynuts Motorsport Severn Valley Stages, reports Peter Hughes. Luke Francis and John H Roberts holding the lead in the overall driver’s and co-driver’s categories, the Rhuddlan based … [Read more...]
British buy more UK made models
UK engine plants produced over 14% more units in April compared to a year ago. A total of 231,628 engines were built , including 99,041 destined for vehicles to be sold in the UK and that is over 50% above the 2015 figure. It has been a good start to the year with four months’ production up 6.2% overall despite a very small decline in export … [Read more...]
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