Jaguar Land Rover North America, is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles over a possible engine fire risk. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment which could ignite on exhaust or other hot components when running and covers about 2,000 models. The issue … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 July
Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian’s $306,000 Range Rover L460
Kim Kardashian commissions Platinum Motorsport and Urban Automotive to create her custom $306,000 Range Rover L460, modified to her exacting specification. Kim’s exclusive carbon styling kit was designed and manufactured in the UK, and assembled in California – with over 300 hours invested in the complete build process. The star is renowned as having a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 June
Van maker Stellantis is considering its options at Ellesmere Port and Luton, it has told an SMMT automotive conference. It's is very concerned about UK Government zero emissions plan and increasing tighter limits on percentages of evs made. Oil and gas companies, carmakers and textile manufacturers make up the biggest recipients of European green funds … [Read more...]
12v batteries are not up to charging demands
Twelve-volt battery technology needs to improve, says the Association of Fleet Professionals, as “bricking” issues continue to affect adoption of electric vans. Paul Hollick, APF chair, said that despite widespread publicity, many fleets were still being left in a position where their vans become unuseable and had to be trailored to a dealership to be … [Read more...]
Welsh plans for ultimate ‘Metro” at almost £300,000
A Metro lookalike is being revived by a Welsh company - for just under £300,000. Motorsport Tools of Pwllheli has announced its plans for the £295,000 Audi powered recreation it is calling 6R4 because it does not hold rights to the Metro name. Just five of the 450bhp 3.0V6 models will be made this year but don't be surprised if other restromods appear in … [Read more...]
Premiums rise & much higher for older drivers
The cost of car insurance has risen by 18% year on year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market but older drivers are being priced off the roads. The typical premium stood at £850 in May 2024 after rising by £132 over the previous 12 months. The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise … [Read more...]
Beware the dangers of jump starting your vehicle
Facing a dead battery when you return from a fortnight's holiday or anytime can be a frustrating experience, especially when you're in a hurry or far from help. Jumpstarting a car is a common solution, but traditional methods involving jump cables and jump starter packs can pose significant risks to your vehicle's electronics and battery. Enter the CTEK … [Read more...]
Safety ratings take a back seat with motorists
Fewer than one in five or 18% of motorists check official safety ratings such as Euro-NCAP when buying a new car, new findings show. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 73% expect all cars to meet high safety standards – although only 36% believe that legislation can be trusted to ensure that cars have effective safety features. Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]
Sales of pure electric cars falling across Europe
The love affair with electric cars is dimming. Figures released by Europe's car makers show sales of pure electric cars went down in May and buyers were inclined towards petrol hybrid models. This is leading to a scramble among car makers to move BEVs with discounts and other incentives while also ramping up sales of hybrids to keep money flowing into … [Read more...]
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