Ahead of Car Care Week, from the 30 September - 6 October, breakdown cover provider Green Flag has uncovered how many UK drivers are failing to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and how much our motors are costing us to repair as a result. Car Care Week aims to educate motorists on the benefits of regular vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair, so … [Read more...]
Roadtesting your sex life
Romance doesn't always take a back seat, according to a survey by Tempcover. Surveying 1,000 drivers, all of whom admitted to intimate relations in their car, Tempcover asked everything from who they were doing it with, to why, their most favoured positions and where in/or on the car gave them the biggest thrill. About 80% of people have taken advantage of … [Read more...]
Larger businesses leading low-carbon drive
Larger employers are overwhelmingly leading the way with adoption of new fuel technologies, according to Arval. When asked whether they had implemented hybrids, plug-in hybrids or electric vehicles on their fleet, an overall total of 34% fleet and mobility managers said yes. However, there was huge disparity depending on the organisation’s size - 78% of … [Read more...]
Supercars supporting WRGB next month
More than 35 of the world’s fastest and most exciting supercars – including eye-catching Aston Martins, Ferraris, Jaguars, Lamborghinis, McLarens and Porsches – will be turning heads and dropping jaws in the heart of Colwyn Bay on Saturday 5 October. The glittering line-up of high-performance speedsters will driving into the Welsh resort to whet … [Read more...]
Wales’ Aston Martin model unveiling December
The Welsh-made Aston Martin DBX high performance SUV will be unveiled in December, writes Robin Roberts. Prototype models have been completed at the new multi-million-pound St Athan factory and extensive testing is entering its final stages around the world, including the famous Nurburgring, Germany, where it’s been lapping under 8mins., on a par with many … [Read more...]
Nigel Owens ability brought to bear
Citroën UK put Welsh international referee Nigel Owens’ renowned authority to the test. He stars in an original video to promote New C5 Aircross SUV. Highlighting the new Citroën SUV’s modularity, space, and comfort, Owens deploys his legendary ‘firm but fair’ style – usually reserved for his day job – to befriend a different kind of beast…a … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 September
It’s the end of the road for Honda diesel cars in Europe inside two years. The car maker said it will move towards electrically assisted models throughout its range by 2025. The Volkswagen Group is setting benchmarks in the development, testing and production of cutting-edge battery cell technology in Germany. In Salzgitter, Lower Saxony alone, … [Read more...]
Three brands dominate UK insurance
Three car brands continue to dominate the ranking of most popular cars in the UK. Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen account for the top six most popular cars, representing almost a quarter of all enquiries on comparethemarket.com. The Ford Fiesta leads the way with 6.1% of enquiries followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and the Ford Focus with 5.4% and 3.8% … [Read more...]
More cars but driven less, survey shows
There are more cars on the road than ever before, but we’re driving them less, according to new research. The estimated average annual mileage per car in England has decreased as the number of cars per household has risen, falling 17% from around 9,200 miles in 2002 to 7,600 miles in 2018. For petrol cars, the average was just 6,600 miles in … [Read more...]
RAC Approved LCVs standard announced
The RAC Approved Dealer standard for used vans and other light commercials has been announced and will shake up the retail trade. Sean Kent, RAC sales director at Assurant, the New York based Fortune 500 company which partners with the RAC in providing and administering warranties and related solutions, said, “The new standard is designed to create a … [Read more...]
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