More than 15 million Brits are planning to take measures to be more environmentally conscious in the year ahead with a shift in driving habits expected as the most popular move, according to an analysis by AA Cars. Around half of Brits are expected to take steps to be more eco-friendly in 2019, with many making changes to how they own and run cars; one in … [Read more...]
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Ralio overtaken by BT Sport for WRC coverage
BT Sport has overtaken Welsh programme maker Tinopolis as the channel for the World Rally Championship in a multi-million-pound deal. Tinopolis has covered the series over 15 seasons and used it as a platform to cover other motor sport events in Wales and the UK but the free-to-air programme maker couldn't compete with the breadth of coverage proposed … [Read more...]
Junior WRC opportunity for best young driver
The British Rally Championship, in partnership with M-Sport Poland and Pirelli, is offering the highest placed Fiesta R2T runner in the Junior BRC a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the FIA Junior WRC Championship. Britain’s premier rallying series is a well-known proving ground for rallying stars. Recent BRC graduates include Elfyn … [Read more...]
Diesel shortages beginning to show, prices rising
New diesel car sales are falling so quickly that there could be shortages of them on the used market in the near future, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation – which represent companies that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year – says that while new car diesel demand has plummeted, … [Read more...]
Stretching the imagination to the real range of EVs
A persistent belief that pure electric vehicles are only suitable for low annual mileage needs to be overturned, says Arval. The vehicle leasing company says that the applications for which EVs are appropriate depend much more on the daily driving profile of each driver. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Consulting, said, “This is a myth that we hear regularly – … [Read more...]
Tradelines 23 January
Blue Monday this week, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year, saw automotive charity Ben launch its new campaign to support people struggling with loneliness. Research shows that a quarter of British people feel at their loneliest in January, however loneliness is often or always a concern for over 9 million people in the UK all … [Read more...]
Wales’ Motokiki comparison site expands services
Following launch in November, Motokiki – the UK’s newest independent and truly impartial tyre comparison website based in Port Talbot – announced eight additional products available to customers. The additional products that customers can compare and buy include Alloy Wheel Repair, Vehicle Breakdown Cover, Extended Warranty Cover, Car Hire, Learn to Drive, … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
Flintshire council is among the quickest response times in Britain for filling serious potholes, new research has revealed. Figures released by motoring charity the RAC Foundation show the authority aims to make road repairs "immediately" but the longest response time in Wales was in Vale of Glamorgan, which promises to investigate the following working … [Read more...]
Welsh Renault dealers are best in UK
Two Welsh dealerships have triumphed in Groupe Renault awards for the last 12 months. Britain's oldest Renault franchise, Gravells of Kidwelly, was selected as the best medium sized dealership while Renault Cardiff topped the large dealers' group. Groupe Renault UK assessed the performance of each dealer by considering a variety of key performance … [Read more...]
SUVs to seriously consider this year
It is supposed to be the bleakest day of the year after the holiday break and bills start to arrive, but Data company HPI has compiled a select list of used compact SUVs which could lead to happy motoring in 2019. Senior valuations editor Mark Bulmer has identified five SUVs that perform well and also represent excellent value for money, making them a … [Read more...]
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