New Bentley factory racer Seb Morris begins his eagerly anticipated 2020 season this weekend at the world-renowned Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, Australia, the opening round of the global Intercontinental GT Challenge. The 24-year-old is embarking on the biggest and most high-profile season of his glittering motorsport career and has already arrived ‘down under’ in readiness for … [Read more...]
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Death of Welsh & international rallying great
One of the great characters in Welsh and International rallying has died. Despite being fiercely patriotic about all things Welsh, Denis Cardell was quick to point out that his family originated from the Scottish Borders. Born in 1934, Denis started competing in major rallies in the sixties, first co-driving for South Wales car dealer Norman Harvey in a Cooper S on the 1963 RAC Rally and then … [Read more...]
Transport Fails Wales, say opposition
The Welsh Labour run Government has come under attack over its transport policies and decisions which it is described as ‘bogged down, stuck, and going nowhere”. Transport Fails Wales, says Wales infrastructure committee chairman. Russell George AM chaired a meeting of the National Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure, and Skills Committee, which focused on rail services. The meeting follows … [Read more...]
Vredestein tyres have grip on SUV sector
European premium tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein continues to fulfil the UK tyre replacement market growth trends in 2019 with its award-winning range of SUV tyres and all-season tyres. Moreover, the recent development and expansion of Vredestein range of all-season tyres for wheel diameters of 17” and above, frequently fitted on SUVs, has allowed the manufacturer to offer the largest choice … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 January
Motorpoint is giving away a new car worth over £11,500 as part of the launch of its new Swansea branch. The retailer is scheduled to open its 13thbranch on Samlet Road on Friday, 31 January following a multi-million pound investment in the five acre site and has teamed up with Swansea Sound and The Wave so one lucky member of the public can drive away in a Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 Feel worth … [Read more...]
Gas fuels can help green drive, say makers
Renewable gas products to fuel vehicles can contribute to lower emissions drive by legislators, say manufacturers. The European Biogas Association, the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association are calling on EU policy makers to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure to deliver natural gas and renewable gas/biomethane across the European … [Read more...]
Vape users risk payout refusal after crash
Drivers who vape behind the wheel could be refused an insurance payout if they have a crash at the time. Vaping drivers are a “growing and concerning trend” for road safety, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, while car insurers could include exemptions in policies in the near future. Although using an electronic cigarette whilst driving isn’t illegal itself, having … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 January
More than 22% of parents and grandparents who transport children by car admit to not using a child car seat all of the time putting lives at risk, says the RAC. While 16% of those who confessed to breaking the law by not properly securing their youngest passengers said they had done so only very rarely, a worrying 3% said they regularly do this and another 3% say they do it sometimes. After the … [Read more...]
Newcomers 28 January
The electric-only smart EQ range of small two or four seater cars with 82hp motor and 70miles range is now on sale from £16,850 after the £3,500 Government plug-in grant. Rapid charging takes 40 mins to near capacity or under six hours via a domestic wall box, it will reach a governed 81mph and deliveries begin in March for the restyled and highly specified models of coupe, convertible or saloon … [Read more...]
Rugby fans should convert to private parking for games
Rugby fans could pay four times as much for parking at Six Nations matches by parking at traditional car parks rather than on cheaper rented driveways. The latest research has been conducted by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk and looks at various tournament parking options for visitors to Twickenham, London, the Principality Stadium, Cardiff and Murrayfield, Edinburgh. For instance, … [Read more...]