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...]
Surf and sales up for Citroen C4 Cactus
Citroën and surf brand, Rip Curl, have joined forces to create the C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition, which will be available in the UK from 1 June 2016. Featuring unique interior and exterior styling elements to complement the adventurous nature of the model, the new C4 Cactus Special Edition boasts Rip Curl graphics on the wings and rear … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Kia Sportage
With SUV sector sales soaring 21% Kia has introduced the fourth generation Sportage mid-sized Crossover SUV and it continues to be their best selling model range claiming almost 30% of their 78,489 record total sales last year. The new Sportage range costs from £17,995 and goes up to £30,710. Such a wide range of prices covers a wide range of models that … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: 2016 Maserati Ghibli
With its sporty glamour, aggressive front grille and dominating Maserati badge, the 2016 Ghibli doesn’t have to do much to capture your attention. The Ghibli was first launched at the Turin motor show in 1966 as a two-seater coupé but has since transformed into a smaller and less expensive version of the Maserati Quattroporte. Maserati’s are renowned … [Read more...]
Drivers’ double standards revealled
Results of a survey by GEM Motoring Assist confirm we’re a nation guilty of double standards when it comes to the offences we commit and the penalties we expect. The road safety and breakdown organisation’s survey of more than 3,000 of its members on the subject of distractions, offences and penalties showed that 11.4 per cent are prepared to use a … [Read more...]
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