Some of the world’s most advanced cars will be gathering in Swansea today for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally. Toyota and Hyundai fuel cell models will line up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain to compete in the Green Dragon EV Rally and Show on Saturday. Streets … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 August
Wales-based Road Safety Designs has signed a contract which could be worth as much as a quarter of a million pounds a year with Australian distributor Dometic following their meeting in Sydney in April and now the lives of Australian drivers, passengers and other road users will be saved as a result. The BriteAngle LED warning triangle makes the motorist … [Read more...]
Bugs in baby seats go along for the ride
Dirty middle-aged parents are risking their children's and other people's health because they are not sanitising safety seats. Leasing Options swabbed the various parts of the interiors of cars to see what germs lie hidden from our eyes and steering wheels, hand brakes, gear sticks and centre consoles/radios all registered between 10-20 Limit Of Detection … [Read more...]
Lost Hero: The Tom Pryce story
The story of how a young Welshman rocketed to fame on the Formula 1 racing circuit before his life ended in a tragic crash at the age of 27 is set to be retold on screen. Tom Pryce will be featured in the upcoming three-part BBC documentary series “Mavericks: Sport’s Lost Heroes” which will follow the rise of Welsh sporting heroes from humble beginnings to … [Read more...]
Tougher MoT rules for testing centres
MoTs are about to get tougher for garages. The DVSA is introducing requirements for all testing equipment to be compatible with Government software. New MOT equipment will need to be able to connect to the MOT testing service. From 1 October 2019, anyone buying a new roller brake tester will need to make sure it's a model that can connect to the MOT … [Read more...]
New car discounts are rising
New car discounts have steadily increased since the beginning of the year as the motor trade struggles to shift stock. Citroën retailers have offered the biggest discounts on new models, with nearly 12% savings since the start of the year, according to exclusive What Car? research. Premium brands, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo among those offering … [Read more...]
Wales to host Britain’s greenest ever motorsport event
Britain’s greenest-ever rally is taking place in Wales next weekend. The Green Dragon EV Rally is exclusively for hydrogen and pure electric cars and is based in Swansea, where Sir William Robert Grove invented the fuel cell in the 1840s. The event also breaks ground as it’s not only the first low carbon rally to be held in Britain, but it also allows any … [Read more...]
UK Government make fuel costs among highest in world
UK drivers are paying significantly more for petrol and diesel than other countries in Europe and further afield. Used car supermarket, CarShop, has researched the cost of petrol and diesel for UK drivers, and compared it against other countries to see just how much more we are paying per litre and why. Shockingly, the UK is one of the 10 most expensive … [Read more...]
Insurers are raising motor costs by stealth
Analysis of car insurance policies reveals that since 2012 admin fees have become more commonplace with charges increasing by twice the rate of inflation, but you'd hardly know about it. Cancellation fees have risen by 49% since 2012; Charges for mid-term policy alterations have increased by 38%; GoCompare Car Insurance urges drivers to … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 November
The sky’s the limit with the next Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet. The powered soft-top SUV will be shown at Frankfurt Motor Show next month and it follows the Beetle, Golf and Eos convertibles and will on sale early next year. The UK’s used car market declined by a moderate -2.8% in the second quarter of the year, according to Society of Motor … [Read more...]
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