Welshman Elfyn Evans is back in top flight WRC series. He will return to M-Sport's main squad for Rally Monte Carlo starting two weeks today. Evans spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons with M-Sport, and stayed with the team last year as he stepped down to the WRC2 class. The Welshman will return to the main class for the first round of the 2017 season … [Read more...]
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Silverstone snatches World Rallycross Championship
The British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship is moving from Lydden Hill to Silverstone next year. The move comes at a pivotal time in rallycross history with the sport due to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year and continue its rapid growth. The sport started at Lydden Hill in 1967 as a created for television event and the modern … [Read more...]
EV revolution threatens Welsh parts’ jobs
There has been a stark warning of what could happen to the automotive components industry in Wales as electric vehicles increase around the world. The global developments of electric vehicles will cut demand for diesel cars in particular and to a lesser extent, petrol cars. Companies supplying traditional parts for internal combustion engines and … [Read more...]
Record used sales recorded in 2016
Demand remained strong throughout 2016 to drive record used volumes according to automotive data experts, cap hpi. The market is expected to have exceed 7.7m vehicles in 2016, beating last year's figure of 7.2m and the previous 2004 record of 7,731,609 vehicles. The announcement follows good news for the new car market, which according to the SMMT, hit … [Read more...]
Volvo see red so you don’t
Volvo Cars has launched a new key designed to give owners peace of mind when entrusting their pride and joy to other users. Available on the new Volvo S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV, the Red Key activates functions on the vehicle to help ensure the car is driven responsibly when in the hands of valet parking staff, repair workshops or younger … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 January
South Korea has banned the sale of 10 models built by Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen Group's Porsche brand after an investigation found they fabricated documents related to emission tests. The three manufacturers were slapped with total fines of 7.17 billion won ($5.9 million), which apply to 4,523 vehicles, and the certifications given for these models have … [Read more...]
Ford power up huge EV drive
An hybrid-electric Ford Mustang is on the way. Leading US seller of EVs and technology is no longer untested, said CEO Mark Fields in webcast this afternoon. Interest is growing and technology makes them better in so many ways, for better cvs, sports cars and performance. Ford invested $4.5 Billion in five years and announced expansion at Flat Rock. … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 January
The anticipated drop in Severn Tolls in January 2018 when the twin crossing revert to public ownership has brought an unexpected benefit in South East Wales. Local estate agents have reported more enquiries from people living in Bristol who want to pay less for properties but it's going to raise values expected by sellers, and this week the bridges’ tolls … [Read more...]
Sat-navs most likely to go wrong, says Which?
If you have a problem with your sat nav, parking sensors or exhaust system, you’re not alone. These are among the most common car faults you're likely to experience, according to the annual Which? survey. While it’s unlikely your car will develop a fault on the way home from the showroom, even cars in their first few years of life can suffer from … [Read more...]
Brittany Ferries plan to turn Channel green
Brittany Ferries has signed a letter of intent with the Flensburger Schiffbau shipyard in Germany to construct a new ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas. It will be one of the cleanest, most environmentally-friendly ships to operate in UK waters because LNG emits less carbon dioxide during combustion than marine fuel oil and burns with no smoke. In … [Read more...]
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