Industry

Range Rover Sport gets twin-turbo engine

20 August 2016

Land Rover is introducing its most efficient ever Range Rover Sport. For 2017, the latest Range Rover Sport features an efficient Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with connectivity and wifi capability, innovative new semi-autonomous driving connected technologies and greater scope for personalisation. At 2017 Model Year, Range Rover … [Read more...]

Newslines 20 August

20 August 2016

Admiral Insurance, which has offices in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, said profits rose to £193m for the six months to 30 June. Its highest ever interim results represent a 4% rise in pre-tax profits. Road Safety professionals across Europe are counting down to the first Project EDWARD (European day Without A Road Death) on Wednesday 21 September … [Read more...]

Audi’s “talking” technique with traffic lights

19 August 2016

Although it’s an old Mercedes which benefits when traffic lights turn green in a current TV advert, it is Audi which is making in roads with vehicle to infrastructure technology. Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride in … [Read more...]

Newslines 19 August

19 August 2016

New state-of-the-art test facilities have been installed at MG Motor UK’s Longbridge site demonstrating commitment to the future and the quality of its products. £1.2 million has been invested to install a fifth engine test facility and to further enhance the vehicle rolling road on-site at MG HQ in Longbridge. German vehicles sales fell in July, … [Read more...]

Manufacturers not listening to dealers and brokers

17 August 2016

Manufacturers miss out on broker growth through poor communications and account management Leasing brokers feel that they are not receiving proper account management and communications from motor manufacturers which is hampering potential growth in the sector, according to a new survey from the Leasing Broker Federation, an independent membership … [Read more...]

Tradelines 17 August

17 August 2016

A Swansea businessman who has risen through the ranks will now take the helm at Sinclair Van Centre. Adam Lewis, who joined the South Wales motor group in 2002 as a sales executive, has accepted the role of head of business at the Swansea business. German regulators have given approval for technical fixes on a further Volkswagen 460,000 diesel cars … [Read more...]

Newslines 12 August

12 August 2016

In time for the ‘66-plate’ September market, Peugeot announces that the popular Just Add Fuel® with Telematics is now extended to most of the Peugeot 308 and 308 SW models. Launched 12 months ago, initially on the 108 range and later on 208 and 2008 SUV, Just Add Fuel® with Telematics has proved extremely attractive to retail … [Read more...]

Bosch centres’ free recovery

10 August 2016

With the average age of vehicles on UK roads steadily increasing for the past decade and estimated to be almost eight years in 2016, Bosch Car Service is reminding customers of its free Roadside Assistance offering. Operated by Allianz Global Assistance UK, the Bosch Car Service Roadside Assistance package covers all car makes and models up to 10 years … [Read more...]

Newslines 8 August

8 August 2016

The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]