The past, present and future of Aston Martin is to be honoured through a year-long celebration of the iconic British brand’s 110th anniversary. Sunday 15 January marked 110 years since founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of automotive … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 January
J&J Motors of South Wales has collected prestigious British awards from Suzuki GB. Sussex based dealer Eastbourne Suzuki was crowned overall National Dealer of the Year while J&J Bridgend (above) provided the Best Customer Experience throughout the year and J&J Motors also received a 25 Years long service award for its Swansea based dealer and … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
The DVLA contact centre will be closed from 24 December to 27 December inclusive and on 1 and 2 January 2023. On-line services will continue over the holiday period. A buzzing live auction of 100 much-loved automotive icons from yesteryear will add yet another exciting new dimension to next year’s eagerly-anticipated The London Classic Car Show 24-26 … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 December
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway is showing his true grit this winter after Cardiff Council named a new snow clearing vehicle after him. The Derek Brr-ockway gritter has gone into service with encouragement from the Barry-born broadcaster, who said, "I've always wanted to be a weatherman but I never thought I'd have a gritter named after me, this is … [Read more...]
Porsche and JLR knocked for reliability
Porsche has been named the most unreliable marque according to Warrantywise. Joining it is a range of premium luxury passenger car makers; proving that despite a high price tag, even for a used car, luxury cars could also cost owners more in the long run. Analysing over 131,000 extended car warranty plans, the Reliability Index places Porsche as least … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta is good second hand buy if you’re careful
After 47 years, Ford has announced it will stop manufacturing its iconic Fiesta model in June 2023 despite being Britain’s most-owned car and the most desirable for new drivers. That’s because the company is focused on its electric future and meeting the demand for its SUV models. The Fiesta is also a firm favourite among first-time drivers, thanks to its … [Read more...]
Graham’s cosy car guide to surviving winter
With rain lashing down and gales blowing Britain’s classic car owners are putting their cherished vehicles away for winter; but what are the pitfalls to avoid which can lead to heartbreak and big bills when you come to retrieve it next Spring? The man charged with overseeing Toyota and Lexus UK’s press and heritage fleets has put together his top tips for … [Read more...]
Oasis Roller was wrecked, research suggests
Flying Spares, the world’s largest independent supplier of Rolls-Royce and Bentley parts, has uncovered new evidence suggesting that the 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow from the Oasis album cover ended up being banger raced and was destroyed. Neil Arman, Director of Flying Spares, said, “Supplying the car in the swimming pool for Be Here Now is part of … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 August
Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey, says Skoda. However, just 51% said they always correctly secured their dog while driving, with 14% only doing it some of the time and 9% admitting that they have never secured their dog safely in the car. An estimated 12.5m leisure … [Read more...]
Taking a nod to history in our cars
Hagerty, an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialist insurance provider focused on global automotive enthusiasts, looks back at period car accessories. Their automotive experts list 7 ‘must haves’ from a time when car styling was widespread, and upgrades were seen as an essential way to add comfort and individuality to a meagre standard … [Read more...]
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