Savvy car buyers have a new sign to trust. It is extremely positive to see franchised retailers embrace NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme which demonstrates the efforts the automotive retail industry is making to drive the growth of the electric vehicle sector, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association, … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 November
Eco-friendly Norway has seen a doubling of Tesla ev sales, led by the new Model3. That has contrasted with the market as a whole which his crashed over 121% down on the same 10 months last year. Intelligent Car Leasing is the first broker to provide such a flexible service, where customers will be able to sign up for a subscription that includes all … [Read more...]
Council crews vote on possible gritting strike
Council workers in Carmarthenshire will finish voting today on possible industrial action over gritting duties this winter. GMB Union is balloting members for strike action over winter gritting, or other forms for action short of a strike. If members strike there could be a blanket ban on winter gritting duties - meaning roads across south Wales could … [Read more...]
German rival to Welsh luxury SUV
The new Welsh-made Aston Martin DBX will have another rival for sales in 2020 after Mercedes announced a luxury Maybach version of its big SUV at the same Chinese show where the St Athan model was publically revealed on tuesday. The German car maker, who supplies the DBX 4.0V8 petrol engine, will use a hybrid version in its newcomer as well and aims to sell … [Read more...]
Dealers optimistic of road-to-zero strategy working
A new survey of UK car dealers by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that a third (34%) believe that half of cars will be ultra-low emission by 2030, meaning the Government’s ‘Road to Zero’ strategy will be successful. A quarter (25%) aren’t sure, whilst 41% believe the 2030 deadline won’t be hit.The finding comes amid a raft of positive news in 2019 … [Read more...]
Be aware & alert to winter dangers behind the wheel
With winter drawing in, the weather and darker nights put additional strains on drivers, particularly older and inexperienced motorists, so IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, shares his tips which might save you from having an accident or worse. Older people can be more susceptible to fatigue so tiredness can prove … [Read more...]
Citroen WRC factory team closes down
Eight-times WRC title takers Citroen Racing is pulling out of the series with immediate effect. Citroën Racing had a two year-commitment with its two C3 WRC and the crews Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia and Lappi/Ferm 2019 - 2020. However, Citroën has taken the decision to pull out from its WRC programme without a first-class driver available to … [Read more...]
‘Grand Prix’ star tested at Anglesey Circuit
A famous movie star rolled onto Anglesey Circuit last weekend. The racing car driven by James Garner in the classic 1966 movie “Grand Prix” was at Anglesey Circuit as new owner Syd Fraser from Aberdeen drove it for the first time after buying the car a month ago. The car is a 1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior which was used during filming at Grand … [Read more...]
Aston Martin St Athan officially opens next month
Wales newest car plant for Aston Martin will be officially opened on friday 6 December. This week it hosted the European exclusive unveiling of the DBX SUV which goes into production at St Athan and Economy Minister Ken Skates said, “Seeing the company deliver its first vehicle out of Wales is a very proud moment for Aston Martin and for Wales. In 2016 … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX unveiled in Welsh assembly plant
The first Aston Martin DBX five-seat SUV will roll off new production lines in South Wales in Spring 2020, writes Robin Roberts. Breaking new ground for the 106-year-old luxury British marque, the DBX was unveiled simultaneously in the Beijing, China motor show and in the £250M St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan assembly plant today. The … [Read more...]
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