Osian Pryce will attempt to win the longest and toughest rally in the UK this week when he contests the Roger Albert Clark Rally in a Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2 built and supplied by Wales Motorsport. The 35 stage / 313 stage mile RAC Rally began in Carmarthen yesterday and ends in Carlisle Sunday, and it’s an event that the 2022 British rally champion has … [Read more...]
BEN stands up for men
Today, on International Men’s Day, Ben is launching its new ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ training, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges that affect men’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. In the UK, one in five men die before reaching 65 and, with over 82% of the automotive … [Read more...]
Beware of the “Jack-frosters”, says insurer
As the winter season approaches, van insurance provider MoneySuperMarket warns motorists could unknowingly put their cover at risk by leaving their vehicles running to defrost and warm up. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported more than 350,000 vehicle thefts in the UK over the past year, highlighting the risk of thieves actively targeting … [Read more...]
Autonomouse driving concerns about trial
Almost two-thirds of motorists (64%) say they are worried about sharing roads with autonomous, self-driving vehicles when trials start in the UK next year, shows new research. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 64% would also be more cautious around these vehicles, 28% don’t think the technology should be tested on public highways, 27% believe … [Read more...]
New car sales vital for economy, says SMMT
Growth in the used car market is good news given it is where most drivers buy their next vehicle – but their choice ultimately depends on thriving new car demand. SMMT’s latest data is positive all round, therefore, showing more than two million used cars changed hands between July and September – representing the highest Q3 volume since 2021 with BEV … [Read more...]
Brakes go on Welsh bus registrations
Bus operators in Wales have put the brakes on fleet renewal despite the Welsh Government promoting public transport over private use. Welsh bus fleet renewal was the worst in Britain in the last sales quarter but the figures have been distorted by the very low numbers for Wales compared to other parts of the UK. However, year to date figures show Welsh … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi models returning to UK
International Motors Ltd, a leading UK-based vehicle importer and distributor, will introduce new Mitsubishi vehicles to the UK from next summer. The new models, drawn from Mitsubishi Motors’ global lineup, will bring the brand’s latest advancements in innovation and four-wheel drive technologies, to the UK market, it said today. Complementing the … [Read more...]
Timing is testing for learners
If you’re gearing up to pass your motoring test this winter - either to celebrate the achievement of getting behind the wheel or taste the freedom of riding your own motorcycle a motoring test expert advises on the best time of day to take your test to calm any anticipatory nerves. Speaking to motorcycle insurance company Lexham, Alan Stevens, former … [Read more...]
Power divide in UK, says LeaseCar
New analysis of government data by car LeaseCar has uncovered key trends in the UK's electric vehicle landscape, highlighting a significant imbalance in charging infrastructure and a notable shift in the most popular EV models for both cars and vans. The report, which analysed UK vehicle registration data and public charger data from 2014 to March 2025, … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Leon FR Black Edition eHybrid Estate
At a time when so many cars look the same, one stood out with us, the SEAT Leon FR Black Edition. There are five trim levels with hatch or estate bodystyles, four powertrains including diesel and manual or automatic transmission from £25,345 to £41,210 for the big 34-model wide range. Continuous improvement means since launching in 1999 there have to date … [Read more...]
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