There's a feast of fun with fantastic cars, bikes and fine classics at Pembrey Circuit, Kidwelly on Sunday. The second annual Welsh Motorsport and Supercar Festival will take place from 9.30am with displays on and around the track, celebrity interviews and appearances to keep families entertained and perhaps encourage some younger enthusiasts to try their … [Read more...]
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Rain fails to dampen Goodwood historic event
Engines roar into life and grandstands fill with spectators, but rain continues to fall on this normally sunny enclave of Sussex on Revival weekend. Whether spectator, competitor or official the delay just heightens anticipation which after Friday’s qualify sessions, indicates the very competitive nature of this year’s race card containing the cream … [Read more...]
Mr Motorsport passes the chequered flag
As a tribute to mark the sad passing of legendary motorsport team manager Stuart Turner on Monday 8 September, we publish the following report of ‘An Evening with Stuart Turner’, hosted by Swansea Motor Club 14 April 2013 Almost 150 South Wales motor club members and business leaders were held enthralled for three hours on Wednesday 10 April, when renowned … [Read more...]
Anti-fraud law threat to car businesses
Remarketing businesses may be vulnerable to a new anti-fraud law that came into force on 1 September 2025, warns the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) creates a new corporate offence of “failure to prevent fraud” that heralds a shift in the UK’s fight against economic crime, said VRA legal counsel Jon … [Read more...]
Limited edition Lexus LBX announced
Since its 2023 launch, the LBX has delivered on its promise to introduce an exciting new dimension to the Lexus brand and draw in thousands of new customers intrigued and attracted by the small SUV’s fresh “premium casual” approach to style and luxury. Those qualities are being reaffirmed and enhanced with the announcement of a special LBX version, the … [Read more...]
Europe’s automotive plants under threat
With up to 75% of the value of vehicle components made in Europe, the continent’s automotive supply industry generates substantial economic value and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, but it's under serious threat. Yet Europe’s automotive suppliers are issuing a stark warning based on a recent study of European value creation: without urgent and … [Read more...]
Threatening driving admitted by a third of drivers
One in three drivers (30%) admit to tailgating, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 10% sometimes try to get the car in front to move over by driving too closely and 9% don’t know about the two-second rule used to estimate a safe distance. This poor driving has a direct effect on other motorists – 19% say being … [Read more...]
Supermarkets stocking up power points
Supermarkets are stacking up on electric charging points. The number of electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) in the last 18 months, according to new data analysed by Zapmap and the RAC. Between January 2024 and June 2025, UK supermarkets added 1,001 EV charge points at 260 locations, with the total number of … [Read more...]
Toyota look to dominate in South America
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team will target further success on South American soil when Rally Chile hosts round 11 of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship this week, 11-14 September. Following a one-two finish on a demanding debut Rally del Paraguay last week, TGR-WRT makes the trip across the Andes mountains to Chile with a lead of 100 points in the … [Read more...]
Armstrong emotional after Rali Ceredigion win
Jon Armstrong delivered the performance of his career at the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion last weekend claiming not only his first Probite British Rally Championship win but also a breakthrough maiden FIA European Rally Championship victory. Partnered by Shane Byrne in a Pirelli-equipped M-Sport Ford Fiesta Rally2, the Northern Irishman was in irresistible … [Read more...]
