The arrival of the first "standard fit" in-car camera used on some new Citroen C3 models will improve their insurance rating. The camera is integrated infront of the rear view mirror and works automatically to record rolling footage or can be set to take individual images, all downloadable to a smart-phone in the car. But you dont have to spend tens of thousands of pounds on a new C3 if you … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: New Citroen C3
The arrival of the new Citroen C3 takes the company in two directions at once. The French maker’s legendary comfort returns while its forward looking technology is projected with the availability of ConnectedCam. This is a real-time forward-facing camera which continually records what it sees through a very wide angle lens, ideal for use with incident claims, but which can also be operated … [Read more...]
Inside Aston Martin’s St Athan centre
These are the first images of the luxurious visitor reception area for the proposed Aston Martin car plant at St Athan. The contract has been awarded to Ammanford construction company TRJ and a rapid conversion is underway of military buildings on the site into company offices and a VIP centre as well as restaurant for workers on site. Aston Martin President and CEO Dr Andy Palmer met Welsh … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
The £50m A486 Ceredigion link road is now officially open after Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates marked the completion of the £5.7m stretch from Post Bach to Synod Inn. Designed by Capita and constructed by Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, this last part of the wider scheme has seen construction of approximately 3km of highway realignment, including a 7.3m wide single … [Read more...]
Highways England is destroying accident evidence
An insurance claims management company has lodged a formal complaint with Highways England over destruction of potentially vital CCTV evidence. “When Highways England are aware of an incident, why on earth is the CCTV footage not retained?”, said MD Philip Swift, of Claims Management & Adjusting has formally written to Highways England about its National Control Centre’s CCTV footage being … [Read more...]
Mazda MX5 gives Arctic blast for buyers
Mazda is hoping for things to turn a little Arctic this winter with the launch of the latest special edition version of the award-winning MX-5 convertible. On sale from February, the new Mazda MX-5 Arctic aims to brighten winter days with its free-of-charge Blue Reflex Metallic paint and contrasting bright silver design cues. There are just 400 cars at £20995. … [Read more...]
Volkswagen sales recover in Europe
European new-car sales rose 5.6 percent to 1.19 million in November with Renault, Seat, Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz gaining volume while PSA Group, Opel/Vauxhall, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover were among automakers whose sales fell. Registrations advanced to 1.19 million, industry association ACEA said and with this month's still to come, sales across the European Union and EFTA countries are … [Read more...]
Car makers want best deal for UK after Brexit
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders hosted a roundtable discussion chaired by David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, on the future for the UK automotive sector following Brexit. The event took place at SMMT’s headquarters in London and was also attended by John Hayes, Minster of State, Department for Transport and Nick Hurd, Minister of State, Department for … [Read more...]
Don’t motor on meds, warning as ‘flu comes
Road Safety and breakdown assistance organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists about the dangerous effects medication can have on driving. As part of its long-term initiative to raise awareness, GEM has produced a free leaflet entitled ‘Don’t Motor on Meds’, which offers advice on driving while taking prescription drugs. Some cold and ‘flu treatments, painkillers and other drugs … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Honda will develop electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2020, it has told Autocar magazine. It’s also looking at a new 1.0 litre engine for smallest models in its drive to push down overall emissions for its ranges. Cars without steering wheels will be allowed on some US roads. Highly autonomous vehicles (HAV) without a steering wheel will be trialled on public roads in Michegan as the … [Read more...]