Horses for courses is a particularly apt phrase to describe the smart fortwo. There’s no denying it was ahead of its time when the original model went on sale in 1998, and now the quirky two-seater rarely gets a second glance. But in 18 years it has grown up and now runs to a staggering range of about 50 versions with choices of electric … [Read more...]
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Blue Badge Scheme in Wales extended
The Blue Badge Scheme in Wales will be expanded to include those experiencing temporary but substantial injuries or illness, the Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates announced yesterday. The expanded scheme provides parking concessions to people with disabilities and from today will offer temporary 12 month badges for those recovering from or … [Read more...]
Do you have an “extreme” school run?
ŠKODA is searching the length and breadth of the UK for the most ‘extreme’ school run. Having already completed over a million miles of testing in some of the most extreme climates around the world, ŠKODA engineers are planning to put the new Kodiaq through its toughest test yet: an extreme UK school run. Any family who faces a daily battle with … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 October
The average Welsh driver spends about six months sitting in a traffic jam through their entire motoring life, according to a new poll for AA Tyres, the AA’s mobile tyre fitting service. That’s enough time to backpack half-way around the world. The Department for Transport has proposed a change in legislation that will allow UK operators to use trucks … [Read more...]
British flair in the shadow of Eiffel Tower
Eight of the UK’s major car brands united at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the eve of the key international motor show to demonstrate the diversity and quality of cars currently produced in the UK. Senior executives from British-based manufacturers, including Aston Martin, BMW MINI, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall, were … [Read more...]
Rural diesel issue wins star prize for student
A Welsh journalism student has won a £1,000 prize, a driving experience at Silverstone, and work experience at some of the UK’s top automotive publications for a video produced on her course. Emily Brown, who graduated from Cardiff university this summer, took the automotive journalism module on her course, and created the video, which was eligible for … [Read more...]
Nissan demand protection from UK Brexit deal
Nissan want tariff protection compensation for any eventual trade costs resulting from Britain's exit from the European Union before committing to more investment in its UK plant, said CEO Carlos Ghosn. Nissan is due to make a decision early next year on where to build the next Qashqai SUV - long before the terms of Brexit are likely to be known. "If I … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 September
The Cardiff Half Marathon will see city centre roads progressively closed over the next few days until Monday to allow for set up and dismantling of facilities. On street parking will also be reduced and motorists are advised to allow more time for journeys and use park and ride facilities where possible. The price of car insurance has been named by … [Read more...]
Wales’s leading driver in doubt for WRGB
With Wales Rally GB now just four weeks away, Wales’s leading driver still doesn’t know whether he will be contesting the British round of the World Rally Championship, writes Peter Hughes. Newly crowned British Rally Champion Elfyn Evans says there are currently more pressing matters where his rallying career is concerned. Speaking at the media launch … [Read more...]
Cameron gets WRGB drive after championship win
Llandovery rally driver Cameron Davies put in a mature drive belying his youth to clinch the prestigious 2016 DMACK Fiesta ST Trophy with one round of the series still to spare. With the title, Cameron’s fifth in a six year rallying career, comes the opportunity to compete for a place in the 2017 World Rally Championship. Despite missing the opening … [Read more...]
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