A semi-professional Welsh footballer will be driving around in style after winning a Toyota GT86 sports car worth £28,000, thanks to dream car competition, BOTB. Thomas Walters, from Bridgend, plays as a forward for Welsh League Cymru South side Goytre AFC. He was stunned after BOTB presenter Christian Williams rang to surprise him with the news. “I just couldn’t believe it,” said the … [Read more...]
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Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 17 May
Another week has gone by and here I am still keeping calm and carrying on despite very mixed messages from our Government about what we can or should do during now it appears slightly relaxed semi lock-down period, says David Miles. But no longer is it the same rules in each of our four domestic countries, so that's really clear. With no sign of new models to road test or press launch events … [Read more...]
Counting the costs of Coronavirus
The coronavirus lockdown has left many households living on significantly reduced incomes. As a result, millions of drivers are struggling to meet the cost of running their car, while a significant minority (4% = 1.3 million) say they will be forced to sell their vehicle. GoCompare Car Insurance is offering practical, actionable advice to drivers concerned about meeting monthly finance or … [Read more...]
Survey names top tv-cars of all time
Inspector Morse’s iconic Mark 2 Jaguar has been named as the top British TV car of all time. The fictional Oxford detective’s legendary burgundy motor, driven by the late John Thaw, cruised to victory ahead of rivals such as Del Boy’s Reliant Regal three-wheeler van and The Saint’s classy Volvo P1800, as driven by Roger Moore. The definitive list of top television motors was put together by … [Read more...]
Auto Vivendi get into gear again
An exclusive high performance car club is beginning to rev up for a post lockdown boom. In line with the latest government guidance that those who live in England can start driving outside their local areas again, Auto Vivendi announced that it's re-commenced operations at the Club and will be delivering cars to members from this week. With this in mind, if you would like to join the Club now … [Read more...]
Nissan Sunderland future revealed by June
The future of Nissan Sunderland is expected to be outlined at the end of May. The UK plant builds cars for the UK and Europe and the Japanese car maker is preparing a new global production plan which will see a 20% reduction in capacity and that is expected to see it concentrate on the Far East and USA. There was a report this week that it is about to announce the closure of its pickup and ev … [Read more...]
Government’s bias against hydrogen buses challenged
Industry leaders, campaign groups and academics have challenged the Government’s allegedly “deliberate” and “misjudged” bias against hydrogen buses in its pursuit of decarbonising public transport. Spearheaded by Jacob Young MP, Chair of the Hydrogen All Party Parliamentary Group, a letter has been submitted to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps which has been signed by a number of … [Read more...]
Castle Combe Circuit postpones events but not testing
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham has postponed all large public events planned at the Wiltshire venue in June. These will be rescheduled if possible but individual private test days will be possible by arrangement to ensure there is no overcrowding and participants meet social distancing guidelines. It means a race meeting planned for 13 & 14 June will not be held in accordance with the … [Read more...]
Used car market declines – for now
The UK’s used car market declined by -8.3% in the first quarter of 2020, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth in January and February, up 2.9% and 4.0% respectively, was wiped out by a -30.7% fall in March, making it the lowest March on record as coronavirus measures that came into effect and closed retailers. Demand for pre-owned plug-in electric vehicles grew … [Read more...]