Quotes for car insurance jumped higher in Wales than many other parts of Britain last year. Nationally there was a rise of 5.8% over the last quarter of 2016 according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index but in Wales drivers shelled out 6.9% more. The average Shoparound quoted premium for a typical policy increased by nearly £35 to £633.06 over the three months … [Read more...]
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Elfyn stuns with WRC 2017 debut
Welshman Elfyn Evans stormed to a thrilling sixth place in the opening round of this year’s WRC above Monte Carlo at the weekend. He set fastest time on three stages with navigator Dan Barritt in their MSport Ford Fiesta using his trusted DMack tyres which he used so effectively last season. It was an incredible opening to the year and showed he can outpace the world’s top rally drivers in … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 January
All-new Q5 mid-size SUV made in Mexico is the recipient of the eight millionth quattro drivetrain in Audi series production history. The technology premiered in 1980 in the Ur-quattro at the Geneva International Motor Show and six years later the manually chosen system was replaced with an automatic selection Torsen differential. Prices have been announced for all-new VW Crafter large van, … [Read more...]
Ministers & planners move along in bus summit
Key players from Wales’ bus industry will come together for the first time today in a summit arranged by Welsh Government. The summit formed part of Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates’ 5 point plan to support the bus industry , an intervention which has helped stabilise the industry after a difficult start to 2016. The aim of this summit is to look at longer term solutions for … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic promises stronger residual value
Honda UK announced residual values and a full pricing list for the 10th generation Civic coming in late March. Starting from £18,235 on the road for the entry level S grade 129PS VTEC TURBO in manual, the range tops out at £27,480 on the road for the 182PS VTEC TURBO Prestige with a CVT transmission. Metallic paint is an option and adds £525 to the price. With the arrival of the new 10th … [Read more...]
MGB changes up a gear courtesy of Mazda
Few would argue that the MGB remains Britain’s favourite classic sports car or that it is almost as at home in modern traffic as it was in that of the ‘60s/‘70s. However, it can nevertheless be updated to advantage and British Motor Heritage is now stocking the superb Vitesse Global 5-speed manual gearbox conversion for the model. Based on the renowned transmission of the Mazda MX5 MK3, the … [Read more...]
White is right for Welsh motorists
White maintained its position as Wales and the UK’s most popular new car colour for the fourth year in a row in 2016, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. More than half a million new car buyers chose the colour last year – a fifth of all registrations – although figures show its popularity is starting to fade with demand falling -2.1%, the first drop since 2005. White and … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel & PHEV arrive
Britain’s best-selling plug-in hybrid has recharged its specification for 2017. While improving on the hybrid hardware which is probably the most sophisticated and civilised set up you’ll encounter in the EV sector, it has also delivered a new dynamic package under the diesel version as well. From its first appearance as a concept at the turn of the century the Outlander PHEV hit the road … [Read more...]
Come one, cover all
Car lovers looking to save money, time and stress when it comes to insurance can rejoice in the news that family-run provider, Heritage Car Insurance, has launched Multi-Car, an insurance product for owners of multiple vehicles. Heritage Multi-Car is a specialist insurance package for drivers who own more than one vehicle and are tired of individual policies with different lifecycles and … [Read more...]
Welsh roads plan outlined amid anger over existing tolls
The Welsh Government will shortly begin consulting on major improvements to one of North Wales’ busiest sections of road, Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has announced. Consultation on the Deeside Corridor project will begin on the 13 March and last 12 weeks. The project will look to address congestion and safety issues between Queensferry and Northop and gather views on two … [Read more...]