Ford will slim down its model ranges and plans to build more SUVs and crossover models, the company said as it announced last quarter results. Profits pretax fell nearly 20% last year with a 66% decline in the last quarter in Europe, and it’s analyzing what it needs to axe and what it can expand in its range to gain most profitability to catch up with … [Read more...]
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Premium wars keeping down some costs for drivers
Car insurance premiums are still some 2% higher than at the end of 2016, despite falling from their highest ever level during the middle of 2017 when they touched £713.02. The average quoted Shoparound premium dropped over the last three months of the year by 1.7% to £666.94 (from £678.18 at the end of September). But Michael Lloyd, the AA’s … [Read more...]
Kia GT-Line joins UK line up this year
Kia has revealed the first images of the new Rio GT-Line, ahead of its public debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The Rio is the latest model to be available in GT-Line specification, following the recent introduction of Sportage, Picanto and Sorento GT-Line models. After announcing the limited edition Land Rover Discovery 150, there will now be a … [Read more...]
Aston Martin seeking graduates for St Athan centre
The drive is on for the next generation of engineers to work at Aston Martin St Athan. If you are about to graduate with an Engineering degree and aspire to a career at Aston Martin, Cardiff and Vale College is hosting the iconic luxury British sport car manufacturer for a special recruitment evening on tuesday, 30 January. Aston Martin will be at … [Read more...]
Wales transport plans need controlling, say Tories
Transport for Wales could become a national body with responsibility for a wider range of transport functions including infrastructure, Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates confirmed. Whilst updating Assembly Members on positive discussions with the UK Government regarding the transfer of powers and the Core Valley Lines railway asset, the Cabinet … [Read more...]
Pothole damage to cars is rising, says RAC
RAC patrols attended 11% more breakdowns that could be attributed to potholes in the last quarter of 2017 than in 2016, according to the RAC’s Pothole Index. A total of 2,830 RAC individual member breakdowns were logged between October and December 2017 where vehicles had broken down due to damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 January
Ford, BMW, Daimler and VW are working together on future recharging systems for cars. They want to streamline possible connections and offer standards which they hope other ev makers will adhere to by 2020. The eagerly awaited Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV will be shown to dealers and selected high profile customers this summer just before its public … [Read more...]
Elfyn Evans gears up for historic challenge
Elfyn Evans’ bid to add further success to his history-making win on last year’s Wales Rally GB blasts off with today's Rallye Monte-Carlo 25-28 January. As tradition dictates, the FIA World Rally Championship commences with the notoriously challenging Alpine classic – a wintry event that always throws up an ultra-testing cocktail of ice, snow and slush … [Read more...]
Bigger, bolder, better Polo arrives
The sixth generation VW Polo has arrived in the UK bigger and better than before, says David Miles. Over 14 million Polos have been sold to date throughout five generations and in 2017 it was the UK’s seventh best-selling car with 47,855 registrations. Despite triggering the diesel emissions scandal which contributed to a fall of 17.1% in UK diesel … [Read more...]
Fleet drivers frustration grows
The Fleet: Driver study by Sewells Research & Insight reveals how company car drivers derive less enjoyment from the experience of choosing a new company car, the longer the process goes on. The findings will concern HR departments that invest in company cars as a key tool of staff recruitment and retention. Fleet: Driver uncovered a four-stage … [Read more...]
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