Motorist across Wales will be digging a little deeper into their pockets to pay for fuel, as the average price of petrol and diesel in the region increased as much as 7.3p in 12 months. According to Confused.com’s fuel price index, diesel drivers are bearing the brunt of the increases the most as the average cost per litre has increased to 130p – up a … [Read more...]
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Petrol engines driving up emissions
Average CO2 emissions from new cars were 118.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2017, or up 0.4% compared to 2016, said the European Environment Agency. This final data largely confirms the provisional 2017 figures, already published by the EEA in April last year. “It is no coincidence that 2017 marked the first increase in CO2 from cars since records … [Read more...]
Ford lead a depressed Welsh market
New-plate car sales in Wales last month slipped 3.41% to 15,783. That was the average for the UK as a whole but in Scotland it fell almost 10% and the total UK registrations in March reached 457,220. In Wales, the top ten was dominated by Ford with Fiesta, Kuga and Focus taking the first three places, followed by Yaris, Corsa, Qashqai, Polo, Golf, … [Read more...]
Easter getaway begins today for some
This year’s Easter getaway will start two weeks early as millions of families take to the road when many English schools break up at the end of this week. Figures from the RAC suggest some 14m leisure trips will be taken by car between this Friday – the day when most schools finish for Easter – and the end of the weekend. Friday itself is expected to be … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 April
Hyundai Motor UK has announced the introduction of the PLAY special edition models to the multi award winning i10 and i20 ranges. The PLAY special editions present an opportunity for customers to have the combination of both higher equipment levels and a low entry price from just £11,195 from the 8 April. Less than half the nation own cars … [Read more...]
East & West are best together, says expert
European and Chinese car makers need to work more closely together, says Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. They account for half of all passenger cars sold and built around the world and the regions are emerging as the major global regulatory powers, setting ambitious standards and targets for tomorrow’s vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car market … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Pump prices continue rising, RAC Fuel Watch reports
The average price of petrol rose for the second month in row with a litre going up by 2p in March to 122.58p, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows. This means filling a 55-litre family car with unleaded now costs £67.22. The average price of diesel also increased but only 0.70p to 130.67p taking a fill-up to £71.87. This is the second straight monthly … [Read more...]
First Minister under renewed Black Route pressure
All Welsh Assembly Members are being urged to press the First Minister to approve the ‘Black Route’ plans for the M4 Relief Road, says the Freight Transport Association. Construction of the route, according to FTA, would provide a regional economic boost worth hundreds of millions of pounds and tackle the congestion that blights the lives of local … [Read more...]
Kia introduce early summer offers
Kia has announced a range of offers for the second quarter of 2019 available at the 191-strong dealership network. The best-selling New Kia Sportage and Venga are now available on the Kia Scrappage scheme with a £2,500 saving when you scrap an old car of seven years or more. The Stonic and Picanto are also available on the scheme … [Read more...]
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