Croatia will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2026 and 2027, following the signing of a three-year agreement that will also see the country host an FIA European Rally Championship round in 2025. The agreement reaffirms the commitment that started when Croatia first joined the WRC in 2021 and underscores the country's ongoing role as a key … [Read more...]
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Toyota WRC team eye title win at home
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team are targeting a successful finish to the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season on home roads at Rally Japan this week 21-24 November. With wins in seven of the 12 rallies held so far in a closely fought season, TGR-WRT enter the final round with the chance to claim a fourth consecutive manufacturers’ championship … [Read more...]
Hirst claims Welsh title with fourth Wyedean win
Matthew Hirst has won a record-breaking fourth Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title after victory on the Wyedean Rally last Saturday, for a fourth time in a row. Co-driven by Declan Dear, the Doncaster driver finished the Forest of Dean event almost two minutes ahead of his nearest championship rival, after a sublime performance in his Delta … [Read more...]
Wales garages average two days for repairs
Scotland has the longest average fleet vehicle off-road times in the UK at 2.38 days, according to new figures released by epyx. Meanwhile, the shortest VOR wait is in the North East, with an average of 1.83 days between when a car or van enters a workshop and work is completed. The statistics – which cover the period January 2023 to October 2024 – have … [Read more...]
Christmas is just down the road….
With only five weeks to go until Christmas Day, a study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed a glimpse of ‘Car-istmas’ for the first time, showcasing what UK drivers are anticipating for the popular festive getaway. With millions traditionally hitting the road to spend time with friends and relatives for this much-loved annual occasion, the poll of 1,000 … [Read more...]
The many obstacles to EV ownership
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent vehicle tax reforms aimed at accelerating the UK's transition to electric vehicles have sparked discussions about their potential impact on both private and corporate vehicle ownership. Now, new insights from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveal a substantial gap between government policy intentions and public … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 November
The first all electric coupe Cupra Tavascan (above) has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP testers. Euro NCAP also awarded the MG HS SE 1.5T a 5 Star rating with the model excelling in both adult and child occupant safety evaluation tests as well as having features designed to protect vulnerable road users. The UK’s biggest trade union has … [Read more...]
Refreshed Mazda CX-80 comes next spring
Mazda has announced the latest evolution of the Mazda CX-60 that will sit at the heart of its SUV range alongside the all-new Mazda CX-80 three-row SUV. Arriving in the UK early summer next year, the 2025 Mazda CX-60 subtly enhances the award-winning model with small refinements to its interior design combined with measured technical revisions. On sale … [Read more...]
Pioneering trains begin South Wales Metro services
Electric ‘tri-mode’ trains were introduced to passenger services for the first time in the UK today as part of the South Wales Metro. They will begin on the Valley lines in South Wales, signifying a huge moment in the delivery of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. They will enter passenger service on the Merthyr and Aberdare lines, followed by the … [Read more...]
Outlook for EV sales is worsening, say car makers
New evidence of worsening outlook for electric vehicle market reinforces need for urgent action, said Continental car makers. New data from S&P Global reveals a worsening outlook for the EU battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market amid shifting economic conditions. Between the first and second halves of 2024 market expectations significantly evolved, … [Read more...]
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