Exports continued to drive British car manufacturing in March, as demand rose 10.6% in the month to a 17 years high, according to the SMMT. Altogether, 170,691 cars were built in the UK in March, up 7.3%, with overseas buyers ordering more than 76% of output. Overseas demand also helped push overall production to a 17-year high in Q1, to 471,695 units … [Read more...]
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Car makers warn of Brexit dangers ahead of Euro-summit
Ahead of the EU-Brexit summit this weekend, European automobile manufacturers and suppliers sounded the alarm over the potential damage that Brexit could do to the competitiveness of their industry, which represents 6.5% of EU’s GDP and provides employment to some 12.2 million Europeans across the continent. Automotive manufacturing is a highly complex … [Read more...]
Censure over Circuit of Wales spending
Wales Audit Office said there were "significant shortcomings" in the way £9.3 Million of taxpayers' money was spent on plans for Circuit of Wales at Ebbw Vale. Funding was based on a "flawed" appraisal by Welsh Government said the public finance watchdog. Welsh Government said it was “disappointed” by the report as it considers whether to underwrite … [Read more...]
Welsh rallymen eye Pirelli International podium
Welsh rallying's rising stars Tom Cave and James Morgan will debut the Hyundai i20 R5 this weekend. The action-packed Prestone MSA British Rally Championship returns next weekend with the famous Pirelli International Rally playing host to the second round of Britain’s premier rallying series. The legendary Kielder Forests await with over 100 gravel … [Read more...]
Inter-club quiz kicks off at Llandybie RFC
Ammanford Motor Club will host the latest round of The Inter Club Quiz at Llandybie RFC Woodfield Road Llandybie Ammanford SA18 3UR. An enjoyable evening of quizzing and banter is guaranteed with witty quizmaster/s Peter Griffiths and Peter Hughes, and possibly some great prizes! VITAL Equipment will be in attendance and competing, and food will be … [Read more...]
Welsh owners value local garages
Vehicle owners in Wales value their local garage. They are most likely out of any motorists in the UK to give the name of their local garage to family and friends, according to The Motor Ombudsman. A study by the automotive dispute resolution provider, asked consumers who have used a franchise dealer or independent garage that is accredited to its … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 April
Kia Motors (UK) Limited President and Chief Executive Paul Philpott completed his first London Marathon in support of The Children’s Trust. He recorded a time for the course of four hours and 17 minutes and raised £37,000 for the charity and Customer Service Manager Sonia Appleby managed the course in five hours and five minutes for the Shooting Star … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Vulcan turns wheels at St Athan
A special film has been commissioned to mark the arrival of Aston Martin at its new vehicle assembly plant in St Athan and we see the first Vulcan model turning wheels. The appearance of the Aston Martin Vulcan was just the start of an incredible celebration of Aston Martin’s heritage, which brought together 28 very special Aston Martins with a combined … [Read more...]
Wales’ Ford workers face ballot on strike
About 2,000 Ford Bridgend Engine Plant workers will next month be asked to consider industrial action over future investment. UNITE leader Len McCluskey visited the plant last month and met workers as part of his national re-election campaign. They told him they were concerned about job losses when production of JLR engines finishes the end of this … [Read more...]
RAC call for more police patrols to fight speeding
The RAC want more police patrols on the road to deter speeders who ignore the new higher penalties. RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said, “We welcome the change in sentencing guidelines for gross speeders. Anyone who breaks the limit excessively is a danger to every other road user and is unnecessarily putting lives at risk. “Hopefully, hitting … [Read more...]
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