Drivers put themselves at risk of paying up to £27 million in fines in 2016, as 2.5 million vehicles failed their MOT tests with bald or defective tyres. The Freedom of Information data obtained by Cardiff-based Confused.com shows that one in four (23%) MOTs are failed by defective tyres, with ‘bald’ tyres being the most common tyre-related reason for … [Read more...]
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Newslines 13 February
With half term approaching, so is predicted wintry weather. Now AA Tyres is urging families planning to getaway to check their tyres are up to the task with adequate tread-depth and there are no cuts or damaged sidewalls and they're properly inflated. … [Read more...]
Hefty discounts now available on new cars
Savings of more than £5,000 off the price of many brand new models are already on offer as car makers take action to combat an expected slowdown in sales. The discounts have even spread to some cars in premium brand ranges including Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar, Volvo and Lexus, which have had more than 15% cut from their price. Despite predictions that … [Read more...]
Brits cool towards car buying in political climate
UK residents admit they are deterred by the current unstable political climate when it comes to making big purchases, as they opt to lease cars, rent houses, and subscribe to services instead of wanting to commit outright, new research reveals. Leading vehicle leasing company, Leasing Options has surveyed the nation's motorists to gain an insight into … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ is now available to order, with prices starting from £78,935. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ costs £88,295, while the E 63 S 4MATIC+ Edition 1 is available for £106,585 and first deliveries are in June. McLaren Automotive will create more than 200 jobs in Britain. It will bring production of its carbon-fibre chassis from Austria to … [Read more...]
Welsh “pay as you enter tax” under consultation
Arguments about paying to cross Britain's biggest road bridges have raged for as long as the structures themselves have existed - and that's 50 years, writes Dave Moss. It all comes to a head in a month when submissions on the tolling proposals must be submitted for consultation. So let's look back to when the story began in September 1966 and the new … [Read more...]
55,000 Zafira owners have ignored fire recalls
Owners of about 55,000 Vauxhall Zafira models have ignored company warnings to have their cars checked for possible fires hazard, politicians have been told. Now, Vauxhall is calling for the establishment of a national vehicle fire database to quickly gather information on reported fires and trace likely vehicles for recalls. Speaking to the Transport … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 February
Circuit of Wales has given investor details and a timescale for development of the £425 M motor sport circuit and related businesses to the Welsh Assembly. It has complied with a deadline set two weeks ago by Welsh business secretary Ken Skates and means it will now go to a more detailed plan with rigorous examination of proposals and assertions, and … [Read more...]
Ravenol Welsh Challenge boost for grass-roots sport
Hard-charging clubmen will be better rewarded in this year's Ravenol Welsh Challenge, writes Peter Hughes. The series will run once again this season in conjunction with the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship but distribution of the £3,000 prize fund has been changed. In a further move to support grass-roots rallying, the Championship organisers … [Read more...]
Fiat Chrysler Group explain their vero amore
Italian Fiat and US Chrysler automotive brands have in the past had partners, divorced partners, fraternised with other partners but in 2014 they found each other and it appears a successful marriage is underway as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles now known as FCA, says David Miles. Global figures just released show FCA made a global profit of 6.1 billion Euros … [Read more...]
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