Builders have been banished, decorators done, and now staff are celebrating the start of a new era at the revamped White Dove Škoda in Cardiff. The Hadfield Road dealership has undergone a substantial makeover, enhancing every aspect of its operation and will be officially launched tomorrow evening. The event will feature performances throughout the … [Read more...]
Lead-acid batteries get green light
Lead acid batteries have no real rivals in the forseeable future, say scientists. Official recognition by the Oeko Institute that there is no mass market alternative to lead-based batteries for most automotive applications has been welcomed by a group representing the automotive and battery industries of Europe. The Institute’s recommendation to the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Focus RS
It has been years in the making but you only have a couple of weeks to save yourself £1,000 if you want to buy the latest hero car, the Ford Focus RS. With the economic recession over there are even more new hard-core performance competitors in mid-sized car growing market sector such as the Audi RS3, VW Golf R, BMW M235i, Honda Civic Type R, and Mercedes … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Nissan X Trail n-tec 163 2WD
X marks the spot where Nissan started carving out a niche in the MPV market. The arrival of the Nissan X Trail in 2000 started a new line in the Japanese brand which has seen the Qashqai become one of the most popular MPVs on the UK market and that was followed by the Juke SUV, essentially a derivative of the larger car’s platform which now has its own … [Read more...]
New head of the Q: Audi RS Q3 performance
Britons love Q-ing, at least to get their hands on the SUV versions of Audi’s extensive range. The Q3, Q5 and Q7 models in the line up accounted for 18.7% of Audi UK sales amounting to 166,709 cars last year. Anna Chudley, product manager for Q3 and Q7 models, said, “The RS Q3 Performance is being launched this month as the halo model in the Q3 range, … [Read more...]
CV exports soar over a third higher from UK plants
Exports of British-built commercial vehicles jumped by more than a third last year, with almost nine in 10 destined for EU countries, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The figures show 47,052 of the 94,479 CVs made in Britain left UK shores in 2015 – up 34.7% over the previous year, and accounting for half (49.8%) of overall … [Read more...]
Range topping new Renault
A new top of range Renault Kadjar has been announced.Renault has strengthened its acclaimed Kadjar line-up with the addition of a top-of-the-range Signature S Nav version and the introduction of the 7-speed efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox combined with the ENERGY TCe 130 engine. Offering drivers greater choice and heightening the appeal of … [Read more...]
Unlimited trim added to Vauxhall Adam and Rocks
Vauxhall has updated its popular ADAM range with the introduction of UNLIMITED and ROCKS UNLIMITED trim variants. Incorporating options from the existing JAM, GLAM and SLAM models, the new variants will provide drivers with more personalisation options than ever before. The ADAM UNLIMITED and ROCKS UNLIMITED allow the customer to personalise their … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Mustang gallops into UK
Ford’s latest marketing strategy is ‘Un Learn’ as they try to remove our preconceptions of the brand and past products, says David Miles. It is therefore strange and inconsistent that they have been wheeling out nostalgia as a hook to catch owners wanting Ford’s latest and first ever official right hand drive Mustang muscle car. The … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.4 TSI 150PS
It is one of the most famous profiles on the road and proves familiarity breeds contentment with the Volkswagen Beetle. The model which originally relaunched the car maker after WW2 is now fighting for sales among far less distinctive rivals, and it is all the better for it. The Beetle range is extensive, based on the stablemate Golf chassis, running … [Read more...]
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