In the 2015 Budget, the Government announced a series of changes to road tax which will come into effect in April 2017, yet nearly two-thirds (59%) of adults are not aware of any changes according to Future Thinking, the business intelligence research consultancy, and Toluna. The results were taken from a survey carried out between 11 to 19 May, analysing … [Read more...]
WRGB 2016 goes into England this year
WRGB will expand into England this year. Cholmondeley Castle across the Welsh border is adding to its motorsport calendar with the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB RallyFest for the first time on Saturday 29 October. The event will be a key area for fans during the penultimate WRC round, which will be based at the Deeside Rally Village from … [Read more...]
WRC6 video game is in development
WRC 6, the official video game of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship, will be released in autumn. The 2016 edition will contain major improvements, including enhanced graphics and audio, exciting fresh features to be announced pre-launch and new and longer special stages from motorsport’s toughest championship for production-based cars. It will be … [Read more...]
Sporting lines 9 June
Fresh from his dominant maiden victory in the British GT Championship a week ago at Oulton Park in Cheshire, Bentley Continental GT3 racer Seb Morris cannot wait to be back on track so soon after the history-making win when round five takes place at Silverstone this weekend. With the joyous celebrations from the round four victory – the first in British … [Read more...]
Car makers bid for technology to grow sales
Profit pressed car makers are increasingly turning to technology to grow business. Renault-Nissan will begin hiring at least 300 tech experts this month, joining other automakers in trying to lure staff away from Silicon Valley. Most recruits will be software engineers with experience in vehicle connectivity and mobility services, a category that … [Read more...]
New car registrations hit 14 year high
New car registrations were the highest for 14 years in May. SMMT said 203,585 cars were registered in the month, the highest May figure since 2002. It was a steady 2.5% growth over the same month last year, and follows the trend of the previous two months, as fleet registrations drove the growth, with an 8.8% rise counterbalancing a -3.0% fall in … [Read more...]
Advanced Audi A5 approaches
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...]
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