A bumper package of events will take to Pembrey Circuit this season. Coming off the back of a hugely successful 2018 campaign for the South Wales-based venue which saw a glittering array of events take place and spectators line the bankings each weekend, the British Automobile Racing Club is track is gearing up for more of the same. The new season will … [Read more...]
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Wales’ famous five continue the Suzuki story
Five dealers in Wales have been celebrated during the annual awards by the Japanese importer. Suzuki GB PLC announced its “Dealers of the Year” for 2018 at a ceremony during its recent annual dealer conference in Budapest, Hungary. The prestigious black-tie event recognised the outstanding achievements by dealerships within the vehicle manufacturer’s … [Read more...]
Getting New Year message on drink driving
Motorists could be at risk of driving under the influence on New Year’s Day. A new survey has found that 44% would drive before 11am, despite drinking five large glasses of wine or five pints of medium-strong beer on New Year’s Eve.Over a fifth (22%) would drive before 9am, according to AlcoSense Breathalysers. Just one in six (17%) would wait … [Read more...]
Pothole problems are deepening, says RAC
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities in Britain for repair in 2017 – an increase of 44% on two years earlier, according to the RAC. A freedom of information request made to the 212 councils in England, Scotland and Wales responsible for roads found 512,270 potholes were reported last year to 161 … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 December
Hyundai Motor Company announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology that allows drivers to not only unlock doors but also start the vehicle. Hyundai plans to implement the technology initially in Santa Fe SUV model that is to be released in select markets on the first quarter of 2019. Kia is introducing a range of lower costs, lower rate … [Read more...]
Better prepare for harsher winters
There is no doubting that car technology is becoming much more advanced and working to better protect motorists while they’re getting from A to B. Just take the Jaguar E-PACE as an example. This car (above) comes complete with All Surface Progress Control — a low-speed cruise control system which works to ensure the vehicle can cope with low … [Read more...]
Rallynuts National Tour of Epynt plans
Port Talbot Motor Club has reached agreement with a new sponsor for it’s long established and successful Tour of Epynt, writes Roger Gale. The special stage rally that last year opened the revitalised Protyre MSA British Asphalt Rally Championship, and will do so again in 2019, and on 10 March it will run as the Rallynuts National Tour of … [Read more...]
New Year, new car, know your rights
The festive season is a period when consumers splash out on presents for friends and family, and a time when some look to treat themselves or others to a new car. The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is therefore providing consumers with the following top tips to help steer them in the right direction. Accredited seller It’s … [Read more...]
Sunday drives: Unsettling ride for motor industry
Seated at my keyboard responding to a request to write a review of the year from the 100 or so new or updated cars we have tried and tested this year, it’s difficult to know where to begin, says David Miles. 2018 started on a poor note with the fallout from the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal still continuing and it seems other brands were guilty … [Read more...]
Ho Ho Hold up – but not by sleigh
It’s a good job Santa has his magic sleigh, because if he was to rely on normal methods of transport, children around the world would be left present-less for an awfully long time. TeamSport Karting has calculated the sluggish delivery times of each everyday mode of transport were Santa to trade in his vehicle for a non-festive alternative. With 2.2 … [Read more...]
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