New car sales in Wales have collapsed further than the rest of Britain. Registrations fell by 17.5% in September compared to 12 months ago and the downturn in England was approximately half that but it also meant the running total of registrations in Wales so far this year is over 10% below nine months in 2016, also the worst in the UK. The SMMT said … [Read more...]
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Newslines 9 October
A consultation exploring how best to promote bus travel amongst young people will be launched by Welsh Government this week, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has announced. The consultation will will last until the 4 January and encourage and consider views from interested individuals, groups and organisations across Wales and will look at how best to … [Read more...]
Younger drivers’ perfect storm over premiums
A perfect storm is battering premiums for younger drivers, says MoneySuperMarket. Quarterly data from MoneySuperMarket, reveals that young drivers shouldered hefty car insurance premium increases from July to September 2017. Of the three main factors affecting premiums in 2017 - changes to the discount rate applied to claims pay-outs, the increase in … [Read more...]
Delayed Peugeot 5008 begins to arrive at last
Originally debuted at the Paris Motor Show last Autumn and scheduled in the UK in the Spring of this year, the all-new Peugeot 5008 seven seater SUV has finally started to arrive but full availability won’t start until January. The delay explained Peugeot UK has been down to the huge sales success of the new mid-sized 3008 SUV which not only attracted … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 October
The most remarkable results in the history of the Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon were recorded at this year’s event, including the highest ever figure for a diesel car and a petrol-engined competitor nearly topping 100mpg, proved that green engine technology in all its forms is moving on in huge strides. The overall winner, with a record-breaking … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 October
A plug-in hybrid electric version of the Range Rover Sport will be added to the new range early next year. It can be driven on battery power alone or coupled to the 300hp 2.0 petrol engine and an 85kw electric motor giving a combined 404hp with order books opening now and costing from £61,315. Honda’s closing a Japanese plant making the Accord and CR-V … [Read more...]
Diesel sales recovering with newer models
The diesel is not dead, says CAP hpi. Vehicle data expert cap hpi has cited a better than average performance from diesel vehicles for this time of year for the past three months in a row (July – September) with motorists favouring diesel vehicles (50.9%) over petrol during September 2017 based on sales volumes. In its latest Black Book data, cap hpi … [Read more...]
Wyedean Rally Rings the Changes
Entries are now open for the Winners Garage Skoda Wyedean Stages Rally with organisers promising competitors something a little different. The event, organised by Forest of Dean Motor Club, takes place on 11 November with three of the four forests used not having featured on the Wyedean Rally for a number of years. The event will be based in … [Read more...]
Speedlines 5 October
One of the most historically significant Formula 1 Ferraris will be presented by Sotheby’s at their Contemporary Fine Art auction in New York on 16 November. Chassis F2001 #211, which contested the 2001 Formula 1 world championship, is the car in which seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher won the last of his five Monaco victories and in which he … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 October
Ford dealers need 1,000 new technicians. The demand is to meet rising sales of the latest advanced models, most nobably the incoming generation of hybrid and electric vehicles. … [Read more...]
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