Ford has announced its first voluntary redundancy programme at Bridgend plant since the impending loss of its contract to build petrol engines for Jaguar Land Rover. Nearly 400 positions will be cut among hourly and salaried staff who apply ths month with reductions taking place at the end of this year when the JLR lines shut. Unions said earlier … [Read more...]
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Used diesels dropping in price, petrols rise
The average price of a used diesel car fell by 10.3% between Q1 2017 and Q4 2018. Diesel car values dropped 5% through 2017, on the back of consistent negative news about the fuel, and new data shows that slump continued through 2018 at a near-identical rate. The analysis from car buying comparison website Motorway.co.uk also shows equivalent used … [Read more...]
The price of power will surprise you
A new analysis indicates the amount motorists are willing to spend and reveals that horsepower and purchase price aren’t always directly correlated and you'll be surprised by the results. Every buyer has their own priorities when buying a new car: a large boot, comfortable seating, air conditioning, or intelligent assistance systems; yet horsepower … [Read more...]
Williams converts kit for charity
West Glamorgan Rugby Club, Bryncoch RFC, played host to Welsh rugby legend and top try scorer Shane Williams alongside official partner of the Welsh Rugby Union, ISUZU, to launch a new campaign ‘The Big Pick UP’ in support of international charity SOS KitAid. SOS KitAid recycles sports kit for the benefit of young people in the UK and overseas so they are … [Read more...]
Classic Mercedes remade in Wales now on show
A remanufactured Mercedes-Benz sports car created in Wales is now taking pride of place in the German manufacturer’s leading UK centre. The hand-built 280SL sports car dates from 1968 and is owned by former racing driver Paul Rees who had it completely stripped, renovated, and rebuilt with a highly polished engine by Hemmels of Cardiff. The massive … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 February
Volkswagen is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy, taking its cues from 1960s popular American dune buggies, and based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform truly is and will be at the Geneva … [Read more...]
Car production & investment sharply down – SMMT
British car production fell by 9 percent last year - the most since the recession ten years ago. Analysis by the SMMT suggests investment slumped by nearly half due to fears about Brexit, said the SMMT. Volumes have also been hit by a crackdown on diesel, tougher emissions rules disrupting new vehicle supply and a slowdown in China, the world’s no. 1 … [Read more...]
EVs hire scheme to drive change
The InclusivEV Demonstrator project, a €3.8million pan-European project which aims to widen access to electric vehicles through an affordable car sharing scheme, successfully launched its first demonstration site in Solihull, West Midlands in December. InclusivEV addresses the issues facing city neighbourhoods by increasing accessibility to EVs. Through … [Read more...]
Dealers doubts over stocking pile up
Findings from the Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey reveal 95% are confident about business prospects in the market for 2019, up from 93% last year. Of these, six in ten (60%) are ‘very confident’ about the business outlook for the year ahead. However, while the broad picture is one of confidence, there were some issues that … [Read more...]
Tradelines 30 January
Suzuki GB PLC has been ranked as the best car brand in the Institute of Customer Service’s UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for January 2019. A national measure of sentiment across the country, the research asks 45,000 consumers to rate their experiences of dealing with nearly 260 different companies across 13 sectors, including those in the motor … [Read more...]
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