Vauxhall’s latest Astra 105ps 1.5D with its all-new powertrain was already 21 per cent more C02-efficient than the model that went before, but now new preliminary data shows further improvements to its emissions values. All new diesel Astras now produce lower C02 emissions than originally quoted with the 1.5D (105PS) engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox dropping to just 90g/km and as a result … [Read more...]
Swansea classic two-wheelers on show
The Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Centre at Viking Way in the Winch Wen enterprise park again hosts the Swansea Classic Motorcycle Show this coming Sunday, 1 September, writes Roger Gale. The show is open to the public from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, with over one hundred glittering machines from virtually every era and manufacturer on show, plus some interesting and intriguing ‘barn finds’ that … [Read more...]
Thrills for thousands in UK first low carbon rally in Wales
Thousands of shoppers, holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts saw some of the world’s most advanced cars in Swansea at the weekend for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally, writes Robin Roberts. Fuel cell models lined 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. Streets … [Read more...]
Youngsters rejecting cars for mopeds
It is encouraging to see motorcycle registrations bounce back with a 4.3% growth in July following June’s decline, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. Motorcycle registrations rose by 4.3% in July following the double-digit decline of -11% in June. A total of 9,916 machines were put on UK roads last … [Read more...]
Wales “failing” cars highlighted
Some of the most dangerous cars on the roads are in Wales, as Green Flag has uncovered the pass and fail rates under the new MOT tests. The new tests were brought in a year ago in May 2018 and the research by the breakdown assistance company has established where the most dangerous vehicles are in the UK. The failure rates may reflect the lower incomes and spending power across the … [Read more...]
Nitro World Games will explode in Wales next year
The Nitro World Games are coming to the UK in 2020. The games which will move from its US home for the first time next year and take place in the Wales. Three motocross riders pulled off a string of incredible gravity-defying tricks in quick succession 35 foot in the air as they jumped a staggering 75 foot in distance. It's just a small taste of the adrenaline-charged scenes you can expect at … [Read more...]
Cardiff dampens bikers’ spirits
Cardiff is the motorbike owner’s worst nightmare for riding. Due to a number of factors the city scored particularly low with wet days per year and low number of bike clubs. In the U.K many bike owners are familiar with rain and can experience increased stopping distances and slippery surfaces. Rain can also cause reduced visibility as well as the chance of other effects from inclement … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 May
About 42% of Cardiff commuters admit to being stressed by their journeys and the Welsh capital ranks eighth in the list of the UK’s top ten worst cities. The poll for property company Good Move put York and London at the top of the stress list with 51% of drivers affected. New info-tainment systems are proving a headache for owners of the latest cars with unreliability the main feature of … [Read more...]
No Limits Racing
No Limits Trackdays was established in 1993 and over the years has grown to become the UK's leading provider of motorcycle trackdays, visiting an extensive range of circuits at home and further afield in Europe. In 2014, the business expanded into racing, filling a void in the endurance sector of the market. Race classes for this weekend's event include Metzeler Newcomers 600, Metzeler … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 April
JLR is hoping strong SUV sales in America will offset a slowdown in the UK and China. The luxury British brand had to writedown $3.9Billion last year due to lower sales but the SUV sector is doing well in the US and the company has new models to launch there over the next 18 months, including the new Evoque (above) and upcoming Defender. Nissan profits have collapsed to a near ten-year low … [Read more...]