Back in 2007 the BMW-owned MINI range was expanded with their Clubman estate, their interpretation of the former Austin and Morris Mini Traveller estates. The main drawback of the BMW’s version of their first MINI Clubman, especially for UK customers, was the fact that it was cramped for rear passenger space, had little boot room and unbelievably it had … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Kadjar Signature Nav
As one of the oldest car-makers, Renault has fully embraced the latest popular cross-over sector with its Kadjar SUV. It was among the first to put a modern MPV on the market with the Scenic and dallied with the slightly off-the-pavement Avantime and slow selling Koleos, but it is the Kadjar which now carries the Renault name into family … [Read more...]
Wales considered for new TVR car factory
Another radical new British sports car could be built in South Wales after last week’s announcement of the Aston Martin DBX. Yesterday, legendary TVR confirmed it was looking at future production sites in South Wales for its new range of ground-breaking sports cars which use F1 type lightweight carbon fibre chassis and bodies. They would be built on … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales Stages kick-starts new BRC series
The MSA British Rally Championship blasts back to life next weekend as no fewer than 54 registered crews from 11 nations tackle the opening round of the series, the Newtown-based Mid Wales Stages. After a year’s break over concerns about the series, the championship’s top category will feature four-wheel-drive competition for the first time since 2011, as … [Read more...]
Geneva Motor Showcase
A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. The DB11 … [Read more...]
New Astra voted European Car of The Year
The new Vauxhall Astra has been named European Car of the Year 2016 at the 86th Geneva Motor Show. The award was decided by 58 leading automotive journalists from around Europe and the Astra received 309 points versus 294 for the Volvo XC90 and 202 for the Mazda MX-5. Ford Bridgend Engine Plant is building a new 200PS 1.6 petrol engine for the … [Read more...]
AA urge Chancellor to put brakes on motoring tax plans
The AA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to resist hitting motorists and businesses again in the forthcoming budget. Edmund King OBE, AA president, says he is concerned that the Chancellor may consider Insurance Premium Tax and car fuel duty hikes to be a ‘quick win’ to increase revenues. He points out that the cost … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Focus Zetec S Red Edition
For 2016 Ford is introducing a number of colour editions of their most popular models, the Ka, Fiesta, B-Max and Focus. In the case of the Focus, a model range which found 83,816 UK customers last year, there are now Zetec S Red and Black editions. The new Focus Zetec S Red Edition features a Race Red exterior and contrasting Panther Black roof, black … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
There is a saying among serious off-roaders that if you want to go anywhere you get a Land Rover, but if you want to get back you take a Toyota Land Cruiser. That probably simplifies things a bit, in fact a lot, but it made me think behind the wheel of the latest Invincible Auto version of Toyota’s big off-roader series. Having just tested the 2016 … [Read more...]
Aston Martin team begins work in Wales
Welsh automotive suppliers are lining up to supply the new Aston Martin being made in South Wales from 2019. There are a handful of Welsh suppliers to the Midlands car maker but since it said it would be building its futuristic electric DBX at St Athan and creating 750 jobs, the car component makers in Wales have been thinking what additional equipment … [Read more...]
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