Škoda Auto is presenting the top-of-the-range vRS versions to complete its new Enyaq family. The new Škoda Enyaq vRS and new Škoda Enyaq Coupé vRS are the Czech car manufacturer’s fastest accelerating production models, along with the new Elroq vRS. With two motors, a system output of 340 PS and all‑wheel drive, they accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 … [Read more...]
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FRF Toyota Wales is Britain’s best for the brand
Top accolades in the annual Toyota Best Retailer in Town awards have been won by FRF Group, named the Best Toyota Group for the second year running, and Steven Eagell Peterborough, winner of the Best Toyota Retailer title. With a 20-year history, FRF won the Best Toyota Group award for its focus on engaging and developing its teams to provide service that … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Subaru Forester Touring
Revised, repriced and released this Spring, the Subaru Forester is ready to take on rivals in the serious SUV sector in 2025. Launched in 1997 on the back of a very impressive rallying impact by Subaru, the Forester was aimed squarely at the expanding SUV sector but in particular the country dweller who’d appreciate simple yet effective full-time … [Read more...]
St Athan builds new flagship supercar
Aston Martin has a new DBX flagship, DBX S, assembled in St Athan. With the dynamic appeal of DBX707 and an engine enhanced by technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar, DBX S offers one of the most engaging and responsive driving experiences delivering even more power, reduced weight and more assertive design. With a suite of … [Read more...]
Car makers call for help over smaller models
Europe's car makers want new rules created to favour small cars being manufactured as the industry struggles to sell more expensive bigger models. Renault CEO Luca de Meo and Stellantis chairman John Elkann have urged the European Union to implement more favourable rules for small cars as the declining profitability of these cars could lead to plant … [Read more...]
Wales can power future automotive innovation
As the world becomes more interconnected, it’s tempting to assume globalisation alone can deliver resilience, efficiency, and innovation, says Dana Williams, Project & Operations Manager, Welsh Automotive Forum in a newsletter to members before the annual Autolink network meeting in Cardiff on 13 May. And while international collaboration will always … [Read more...]
Tradelines 7 May
The innovative British designed and engineered Morris JE retro van with electric powertrain will be the subject of discussion at Autolink 25 next Tuesday in Leckwith Stadium, Cardiff. Inspired by the 1930s Morris J cv, production is scheduled to start in mid 2026 with both van and subsequently pickup and minibus derivatives having a one-tonne payload and … [Read more...]
Five minutes could overtake a century of motoring
Almost three-quarters of motorists (72%) say they would switch to an electric car that offered 250 miles of range from five minutes of charging, according to new research. Technology capable of delivering this was recently unveiled by BYD, and in Startline’s May Used Car Tracker, 36% of respondents point out it’s almost as fast as refuelling with petrol and … [Read more...]
Government must U-turn on van emissions, says trade body
The government could need to revisit the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for vans as early as next year, FleetCheck is predicting. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that electric van sales in the first quarter of 2025 were less than half what was needed, and there was no reason to believe they would improve … [Read more...]
Welsh automotive businesses tariff troubles
The Welsh Automotive sector is concerned about the continuing effects and fall-out of the current trade tariffs implementation. In the latest newsletter of the Welsh Automotive Forum it discusses how the local industry is shaping responses to US Tariffs. Member companies rcently engaged in a roundtable discussions on the impact of US tariffs on the Welsh … [Read more...]
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