Sebastian Ogier clawed his way into the record books as the most successful driver in the WRC series this year with a hard earned win on Wales Rally GB at the weekend, writes Gary Jones. He secured his fifth victory following an enthralling final leg duel through the north Wales forests with Jari-Matti Latvala, reigniting his bid for a sixth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship crown after … [Read more...]
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Thrilling finale to WRGB
The scene is set for an epic finish to the 2018 edition of Wales Rally GB today, writes Gary Jones. The title fight dramatically swung back and forth in front of thousands of enthralled fans in the heart of the classic mid Wales forests on saturday and just 14 secs covered the top four overnight. Under bright, sunny skies, spectators flocked to the stages in huge numbers with an appetising … [Read more...]
Big Data helps pick future classics
Used car buyers with a keen eye for an investment could benefit from a new online tool that reveals the cars that are appreciating and could become collectors’ items and there are a few surprises. ‘Future classics’ created by automotive data and valuations expert HPI is an online site that allows users to find out which cars are likely to appreciate in value in the future. The tool, which is … [Read more...]
Tradelines 5 October
Toyota will recall 2.43 million hybrid vehicles at home and abroad over a hybrid system issue which can lead to stalling. The recall includes Prius and Auris models produced between October 2008 and November 2014 and includes 55,000 in Britain. … [Read more...]
Thieves target leasing deals and users
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has been made aware of a spate of fraudulent activity, where scammers are advertising bogus vehicle leasing deals on social media and are extracting money from unsuspecting customers. Using social media advertising, including Instagram, the scammers are posing as BVRLA members to lure in customers with advertising headlines targeting those … [Read more...]
Classic bikes return for Swansea show this weekend
The Swansea Classic Motorcycle Show makes a return to the city on 7 October based at the new Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Collection at Viking Way on the Winch Wen Industrial Estate Swansea SA1 7DA. The show opens to the public from 10.00 am, admission £3 for adults and £1 for accompanied children, all proceeds used for the Museums charitable aim of restoring historic vehicles for the … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 October
The Tap It Out Cycle Club, based in Pyle, organised a team of 42 riders to take on the 550 miles Nice to Rome challenge over six days. They did it and raised a staggering £35,000 for Prostate Cymru. September was a mixed month for motorists at the pumps as petrol prices stayed flat but diesel climbed by another penny to its highest point for more than four years, data from RAC Fuel Watch … [Read more...]
Kirsty’s car captures the action of WRGB
Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC star Jari-Matti Latvala and Lord Elis-Thomas, the Welsh Government Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, proudly pulled the covers off a Toyota GT86 sportscar bearing the prize-winning livery penned by local specialist school pupil Kirsty Campbell at Deeside Rally Village today, ahead of this weekend’s all-action Wales Rally GB. Fifteen-year-old Kirsty – a GCSE … [Read more...]
European car sales crash after emissions cuts’ splurge
Western European car sales dropped 23 percent in September, according to LMC Automotive data, in the wake of a summer discounting splurge. Registrations fell to 1.05 million cars last month from 1.36 million a year earlier, the consulting firm said on Thursday. Its numbers are based on national sales data and estimates for some of the smallest markets. The new Worldwide Harmonised Light … [Read more...]
New car sales plunge 20% in September
The UK new car market fell by -20.5% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 338,834 vehicles were registered in the month when the new registrations plate came into force, down around 87,000 on the previous year as new testing requirements continue to affect supply and distort the market. The impact was felt across the board, with … [Read more...]