Skoda is the UK dealers' quiet success story you probably haven’t heard about unless you’ve ridden in a taxi, writes Robin Roberts. The fact that taxi drivers across the country love the Skoda Octavia with its roomy interior and luggage space speaks volumes, literally, for the car and the model. With over 1,700 litres maximum behind the two front seats … [Read more...]
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Aston Martin Vanquish S raises the bar
Aston Martin has turned up the heat on it’s ultimate Super GT to create the new Vanquish S. Sharper styling, greater potency and increased athleticism define this latest evolution of an illustrious model line that originated from Aston Martin’s legendary Works in Newport Pagnell and has proudly served as standard bearer for the marque’s sporting and … [Read more...]
Motorway closures are mounting, drivers tell pollsters
Drivers in England, Wales and Scotland are facing an average of 382 planned motorway closures a month, according to new research from Confused.com. Alongside this data, further research reveals more than 90% of UK drivers have experienced a maintenance lane closure on the motorway, with drivers naming and shaming the M6 as the worst for … [Read more...]
Massive jobs cut by Volkswagen
Volkswagen is axing 30,000 jobs. Most will be in Germany but jobs will also go in the United States, Brazil and Argentina. Unions have agreed the packages to be offered to staff in a bid to prevent enforced redundancies as a result of the massive fines and penalties the VW Group must pay around the world for its diesel emissions falsifications. The … [Read more...]
Vauxhall & Fiat launch buying incentives
Vauxhall’s popular Scrappage Allowance Scheme is back, offering customers up to £2,000 including VAT towards a new Vauxhall when they trade-in their car for scrappage. To make the cost of a new car more affordable, customers can combine the Scrappage Allowance with one of Vauxhall’s great finance offers including Flexible Personal Contract Purchase … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 November
Roads around Aberystwyth have been blocked by fallen trees after strong winds battered the area yesterday. Some roads in the town and surrounding villages were also affected by fallen roof tiles, power lines and masonry after what some termed a freak tornado. Car parking charges and penalties made Welsh councils a profit of £13.8m in 2015/16, says the … [Read more...]
Gardener Digs In For Wet Weather Win
Shaun Gardener made it back-to-back maximum points scores in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship on the Winner Garage Skoda Wyedean Stages Rally, writes Peter Hughes. Despite heavy overnight rain that produced treacherous conditions for competitors, the Ludlow driver and co-driver Ben Innes headed the Championship cars throughout the event in … [Read more...]
McLaren F1 founder leaves
Ron Dennis has been forced out as chairman and chief executive of McLaren, bringing to an end the Briton's 35-year involvement with one of Formula One's top teams. The 69-year-old relinquished his duties on Tuesday following a decision by the majority shareholders to place him on 'gardening leave' until his contract expires in … [Read more...]
EV claims overlook payload range cost
The range of an electric van can almost halve when it is carrying a full payload in real world conditions, according to a new trial by Arval, a leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. The study showed that, over the same 33.58-mile course, an EV with a full payload lost over 85% of its range compared to a 45% loss for one that was carrying … [Read more...]
Renault show Megane ST & Skoda plan hybrid
The All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer is arriving in the UK this December. Based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer with 521 litres bootspace is available to order from 1 December, priced from £18,550 on-the-road. Displaying Renault’s sensual design language, the All-New Mégane … [Read more...]
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