Vauxhall has released first pictures of the all-new Insignia, known as the Insignia Grand Sport, which will receive its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March. Following the previous generation which won the European Car of the Year in 2009 and sold over 30,000 in the UK last year, the Insignia Grand Sport is based on a completely … [Read more...]
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Newslines 9 December
Between £15,000 and £20,000 has been raised from the auction of old Aberystwyth street signs, which were replaced with Edwardian-style versions. About 150 people attended the auction at The Coliseum, Ceredigion Museum, as more than 200 signs went under the hammer this week. Network Rail believes it will take 28 years to get the Welsh rail system up to … [Read more...]
Drink & drive legally for your health
Two in three drivers in the UK fail to recognise major symptoms of dehydration including slower reaction times, loss of focus and muscle cramps, potentially putting themselves and others at risk behind the wheel, shows research. Leading vehicle leasing company Leasing Options surveyed over 1,000 UK drivers to test their knowledge of dehydrated driving and … [Read more...]
“Made in Wales” identity plate for St Athan Aston Martin SUV
The forthcoming Aston Martin SUV which will go into production at St Athan will carry a “Made in Wales” identity plate. The decision was revealed last night by Aston Martin Lagonda CEO Andy Palmer as guest speaker at the Welsh Automotive Forum Networking Dinner, held near Cardiff. He told guests, “All our luxury sports cars have carried a Made in … [Read more...]
UK & six EU states face emissions penalties
The European Commission is acting against seven Member States on the grounds they have failed to fulfil their obligations under EU vehicle type approval legislation. The Commission is taking action against them for failing to set up penalties systems to deter car manufacturers from violating car emissions legislation, or not applying such sanctions where … [Read more...]
Wales Rally GB has learned a successful lesson
After a highly successful move in the WRC calendar this year, the 2017 Wales Rally GB will once again be in the autumn half-term, 26-29 October. Again it will be the penultimate fixture of a 13-round FIA World Rally Championship opening in Monte Carlo in January and culminating in Australia during November and holds the promise of a thrilling series with … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages advances over military ranges
One of the most popular events in the Welsh rallying calendar is in the firing line. Next year’s Nicky Grist Stages 8-9 July will host round five of the 2017 MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) – and whilst that will be a two-day mixed surface event, there will also be one-day rounds of other major championships, including the Ravenol BTRDA Rally Series, … [Read more...]
Metro service to transform South Wales economy
The Metro is a catalyst for transforming the Welsh economy - that will be the message from First Minister Carwyn Jones when he meets with the European Commission in Brussels today. The Welsh Government has committed £369 million to the Metro project over the next four years to achieve its vision for a new, fully integrated transport network for South … [Read more...]
Tougher times ahead for motor trade, warn Glass’s
Consumer finance data is already beginning to highlight some areas of concern and these must be recognised and confronted, says Glass’s. There is an expectation that new car registrations will fall in the coming year. This is unlikely to be of issue to the manufacturers though, as the European new car market is showing signs of growth and consistency and … [Read more...]
Aston Martin secure ex-Ferrari man
Aston Martin has appointed Maximilian Szwaj as its new Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. In this executive role, Max will be responsible for Aston Martin’s global engineering operations and will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Dr Andy Palmer and be based at the company’s headquarters at Gaydon. Commenting on the new … [Read more...]
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