If you believe Christmas is for children and you don’t’ want to grow up, I have the answer - buy a Honda Civic Type R GT. The British-built slingshot from Swindon embodies the edginess of youth with the practicality of a family hatchback. School-runs, family shopping and rellies-round-trips can be undertaken or endured, but come the weekend and you head … [Read more...]
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Christmas roadtests: Jaguar and Land Rover SUVs
Santa Claus has new helpers he can call on - the latest SUVs from Jaguar and Land Rover, writes David Miles. At the annual Christmas Ride and Drive media event held at Eastnor Castle Herefordshire by Jaguar Land Rover it was announced that the new Jaguar F-Pace SUV launched in April this year is not only Jaguar’s first ever SUV but it has become the … [Read more...]
UK automotive and engine production hit records
Car, engine, van, lorry and bus making is soaring in Britain. The falling value of the pound has helped exports because our vehicles have become cheaper to buy abroad and if manufacturers buy more component parts here they will cut import costs, exchange rate charges and make more money. UK car manufacturing output reached its highest level since 1999 … [Read more...]
Boost for buses in Wales
Bus passengers in North East Wales have been given a boost with Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates announcing £300,000 to help local authorities to restore key local bus services lost following the recent demise of GHA Coaches. The grant, made available to Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Councils with immediate effect, will allow … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 December
The wraps will come off an Audi Q8 concept at the Detroit motor show in January. The very wide and long coupe styled four-seater SUV has elements from a 1980s Audi concept but this new model will go into production against the forthcoming BMW X7 and it’s thought to share components with the sister-company Bentley SUV. Honda Motor has reached the 100 … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Seb Morris completes USA race testing
Christmas came early for Welsh international racing driver Seb Morris with a visit to Daytona International Raceway in America. He was there last week for his first test at the wheel of the new Cadillac DPi-VR prototype run by top team Action Express Racing and which he will drive in January’s prestigious Rolex 24. Awarded with a fully-funded prize … [Read more...]
Channel 4 will screen 2017 British rally series
The MSA British Rally Championship will continue its partnership with mainstream terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 for the 2017 season, writes Gary Jones. Building upon the successful relaunch of Britain’s premier rallying series in 2016, Channel 4 will show a 30-minute highlights programme on the Saturday morning after each round next season, with a … [Read more...]
Isuzu pull in some seasonal offers
Isuzu has special offers on D-Max Yukon and Utah models. D-Max Yukon comes well equipped with 17” alloys, leather steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control and chrome trim to the grille and rear bumper. Utah takes this a step further, with boasts automatic climate control, leather upholstery, and heated front seats which come in handy on cold … [Read more...]
Pool “driverless” knowledge to cut costs, say engineers
Existing technology used in “driverless” situations could cut development and costs in the automotive sector, say engineers. A lack of shared best practice in the transport sector is putting the brakes on the huge benefits, including safety and reduced congestion, that can be achieved with increased autonomy across different transport modes, according to … [Read more...]
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