Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and holding Wales back, claim Welsh Conservatives. In the Senedd this afternoon, the Welsh Conservatives are bringing forward a Senedd motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies, and will call on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap … [Read more...]
Finance News
Wales trails by a long way in EV charging
Manchester topped the electric vehicle home charger installation charts during 2023 according to data from home EV charge point installers Smart Home Charge. The West Midlands was a close second with South West London in third place, whilst Northern Ireland had the lowest percentage of home EV chargers installed – just 0.11% of the overall total and in … [Read more...]
Classic Morgan Plus Four reimagined for future
The new reimagined Morgan Plus Four is now unveiled. While retaining its hand-built British bespoke pedigree with proven BMW powertrain it has undergone extensive revisions to its chassis and suspension to improve ride and handling, together with equipment upgrades and is now backed with a three-years warranty and prices begin at £62,500. The design … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The magnificent new Rolls-Royce Spectre has joined the stable of superb exoticars at Auto Vivendi. This came hot on the heels of their striking new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and McLaren Artura and still more highly desirable models are being added this year. Drivers typically save up to £46 paying for their annual insurance premium in a lump sum rather … [Read more...]
New Kia Sorento arrives with more kit at lower prices
Kia has cut prices of the refreshed Sorento series and raised specifications. The new seven-seat Sorento starts from £41,995, £3,030 less than the current entry-level Sorento. With the updated model, Kia will offer three grades to Sorento buyers in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’. Each variant will be available with the choice of a 2.2-litre diesel, 1.6-litre … [Read more...]
Bigger vehicles should pay more to park, pollsters told
Six out of 10 people believe that drivers of 4x4s and other large cars should pay more to park in city centres, according to research. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 37% say such vehicles are too big for city streets and the same percentage that they are too polluting. And just over a fifth (22%) think that charging more money will help … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 April
The all-new Honda CR-V e:HEV and e:PHEV models with SENSING 360, have been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. Embodying Honda’s commitment to zero road fatalities involving any of its products by 2050, the sixth generation CR-V features a number of improved and upgraded technologies to achieve one of the highest … [Read more...]
Van sales soar but drive must be with EVs
Following the best February performance in 26 years experienced by the new light commercial van market, it is positive to see that the market has continued this trend with another month of growth, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures. "March witnessed a … [Read more...]
FRF Group & North Road are Toyota’s award winners
South Wales' FRF business has won the Toyota Best Retailer in Town Group award. Their Swansea dealership also collected the award for new vehicle sales in 2023. This is the 10th year of the Toyota BRIT awards which recognise the top-performing Toyota centres in the UK. FRF Group, winner of the Best Toyota Group award, is a family business that has … [Read more...]
Agency dealers are giving poorer service
Adoption of the dealer agency model appears to be leading to poorer quality vehicle deliveries in at least some instances, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Members of the organisation have complained of a fall in standards, with electric vehicles (EVs) being delivered with little charge and internal combustion cars with only a small amount of … [Read more...]
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