Osian Pryce is just one step away from becoming British Rally Champion for the first time as he leads the drivers’ standings heading into the final round of the series, the Modern Tyres Ulster Rally on Saturday. Having finished on the podium in all six rallies this year, including winning last time out on the Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally and a maximum bonus … [Read more...]
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Pearson powers to Welsh National Championship
Garry Pearson is the 2021 Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh National Rally champion after a stunning fightback on the final two stages of Saturday's Rallynuts Stages Rally saw him clinch the title by the smallest of margins and winning on a tiebreak. Co-driven by Niall Burns (below left), Garry lost 17 seconds on the opening stage through Myherin when the power … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 November
Isuzu UK has launched a new Quick Check programme which will enable all pick-up customers to have a comprehensive safety check carried out by their local Isuzu dealer at no cost, while also benefiting from a set of free wiper blades, washer fluid top-up and an air freshener. The Isuzu Quick Check is a full 38-point check to ensure the customer’s vehicle … [Read more...]
Beware of misleading motoring job titles
Drive My Career polls its target audience regularly to investigate trends and perceptions of recruitment within the automotive industry. The most recent survey, which ran in October, received 130 responses from people aged 16-24 years old and explored a variety of topics after discussions with recruitment specialists from DMC members. Job … [Read more...]
Technology take-over warning to car makers
As car makers look for new ways to differentiate their products, they must think carefully before allowing tech giants Apple and Google to dominate their customers’ experiences, says vehicle connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive. With electric vehicles gaining in popularity, opportunities for car manufacturers to create distinguishing features and … [Read more...]
Rising used costs push up accident & write-off payouts
Surging used cr prices have created an unexpected problem when accidents happen, accoding to the National Body Repairers Association. “Following claims that a surge in the price of second-hand cars is driving up the cost of accident repair claims, the NBRA agrees that there is a danger that some insurers may not recognise this fact, and instead will … [Read more...]
Sinclair capture carbon idea to clean up environment
The Sinclair Group, Wales’ largest motor retail group, is on the road to an even greener future after company directors took part in a carbon literacy training session. The event was hosted by sustainable development company Cynnal Cymru, the official Welsh partner of the Carbon Literacy Project, as part of a day to catalyse action on climate … [Read more...]
Badge envy drives diesel sales of older models
Growing diesel sales in the online used car market may be powered by drivers wanting a car with a more desirable badge rather than availability or price, according to a new analysis of sales. Popular online used car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk says that diesel sales have risen from 30% of all transactions in the summer to 38% in October and early … [Read more...]
TfW running overcrowded trains, say Conservatives
Bosses at Transport for Wales have been criticised by Welsh Conservatives after two incidents of dangerous overcrowding on its trains. The Labour Government-owned body ran a service between Cardiff and Manchester with just two carriages, forcing passengers to sit on the floor or stand. One passenger said he had to help a blind woman step over people … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 November
British chemicals specialist and sustainble technology company Johnson Matthey has pulled out of the UK battery industry. The company said potential returns would not justify future investment and it is instead looking into hydrogen and decarbonisation systems for transport. Vertu Motors says Brits need to save £6,098 to afford to be a new driver for … [Read more...]
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