When a global car-maker wants to know how it can be successful, it turns to Welsh car salesman Wayne Griffiths. His Nathaniel Car Sales, Bridgend is the most successful MG dealership in the UK selling scores of models as new or used, and he hosts dealer meetings for some of the 65 other MG franchise holders. He has been courted by bosses of … [Read more...]
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Parts business is booming for suppliers
The global automotive aftermarket continues to offer long-term business opportunity, according to industry experts at IHS Markit. Mark Seng, director, global automotive aftermarket practice at IHS Markit, set the stage for the industry during his annual assessment of trends for the aftermarket. New vehicle sales are expected to reach nearly 90 million … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 November
A luxury car zone has been created at today’s IntroBiz event in the Motorpoint Arena. Lexus LFA, BMWi8, Mercedes and Maserati are all exhibiting. The EU executive has asked the British government for details of assurances it gave to Nissan that new investment would not suffer when Britain leaves the bloc, a European Commission spokesman said. The … [Read more...]
Women are wary of night driving
Research into night time driving from Confused.com reveals almost a third (30%) of women avoid driving at night, compared to just 16% of men. The findings from the Wales-based insurer show that 42% of women do not like driving at night, whereas less than a quarter (24%) of men claim it bothers them. Over half (51%) of women dislike driving in darkness … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 November
Gwent police are leading an all-Wales clampdown on drivers using mobile phones over the next few weeks. Last year’s campaign saw 500 caught and this year they will get £100 fine and three penalty points. Two-way tolling using a number plate recognition system is being considered for the Severn bridges when they return to public ownership in 2018, says … [Read more...]
Lords hearing into “driverless vehicles”
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will tomorrow continue its inquiry investigating driverless vehicles. The Committee will hear evidence from European Officials and industry experts. This session provides an opportunity for the Committee to hear from representatives from three driverless car trials in Greenwich, Bristol and Milton … [Read more...]
Diesel to be demonised?
The RAC’s worried that diesel drivers could be charged to enter more city centres following the High Court ruling that the Government failed to meet European emission standards. Some predict the Government will have to take drastic action or face penalties and that could mean insisting cities and towns implement congestion charging to discourage diesels … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography
One-in-four Land Rover models sold around the world is an Evoque and that tells you lot about this modern crossover car. In five years it has become the fastest selling model from the company and Land Rover had to expand production from its original Halewood base to plants in China and Brazil. It went into production at Halewood, Liverpool in 2011 and … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 stretches sophistication
They have been queuing since August, but now Audi fans will be able see and touch the Q2 this weekend, writes Robin Roberts. Dealer launches for what Audi believe will become one of their best sellers are taking place from today (Saturday 5 Nov2016) for the staggering 18,000 people who registered an interest in the premium compact SUV car over the last … [Read more...]
Overcharging fear makes drivers steer away from servicing
Motorists fear being overcharged by garages and avoided much needed servicing as a result, says the new Motor Ombudsman. The new Motor Ombudsman has launched with a warning that nearly half of the nation’s drivers (43%) put their safety at risk along with the safety of other road users by avoiding taking their car to a garage despite suspecting a … [Read more...]
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