The new MINI Clubman receives the John Cooper Works treatment. It’s most powerful MINI Clubman, with 231 hp and 350 nm of torque, enabling a 0-62mph time of just 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 148 mph while MINI's ALL4 all-wheel drive system fitted as standard for maximum traction combined with enjoyable handling. Full John Cooper Works specification … [Read more...]
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EV parts making is new opportunity for struggling car plants
Car-makers have an opportunity to save jobs and protect themselves against future technology threats if they fully embrace design and manufacture of electric vehicles and their parts. Unions at Daimler, the world's oldest mass car-maker, have been working with the company to manufacture more components in their own plants for the new generation of EVs … [Read more...]
First Minister meets Ford to discuss Bridgend investment
First Minister, Carwyn Jones, and Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, met the Vice President of Ford Europe, Linda Cash to discuss the future of the Ford site in Bridgend. The meeting came on the day Ford executives were in the plant to see it complete its 20M engine in exactly 37 years and speaking after the meeting in Cardiff Bay, First Minister … [Read more...]
Welsh crews dominate on Isle of Man
Elfyn Evans and co-driver Craig Parry won the Rally Isle of Man at the weekend after a gruelling three-day encounter over the classic Manx Tarmac roads. The Welsh duo were once again the class of the field taking the lead on the second stage of the rally, holding their advantage until stage 12 when a drive shaft failure dropped the World Championship … [Read more...]
Racing lines
Alex Morgan ascended the podium for a sensational third time in two weeks, as he took to the track at Nurburgring last weekend. Carrying his triumph through from Red Bull Ring just a weekend earlier, the Bridgend-born driver confidently pushed in his SEAT to a perfectly executed second place, from fifth on the grid and he’s well placed for the final round … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce debuts in Rallycross this weekend
Welsh rally star Osian Pryce will make his rallycross debut at Pembrey this weekend. He will be at the wheel of the Odyssey Battery celebrity buggy in the RX150 Rally cross Championship as part of the MSA British Rally cross Championship. Pryce is one of the most promising young talents in British rallying today. He has been … [Read more...]
20M engine is today made at Ford Bridgend plant
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant this afternoon built its 20-millionth engine, exactly 37 years after the first engine was built in September 1979. Linda Cash, vice president of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe joined Bridgend Engine Plant manager, Ian Pearson, in marking the achievement saying, “Bridgend has a proud record of high-quality engine production and … [Read more...]
Spyder’s web of dealers extends into Wales
A family-run Swansea business and Europe’s largest supplier of motorcycle spares and accessories is joining Bombardier Recreational Products’ growing Can-Am Spyder dealership network. The partnership is part of the company’s growth plan to meet the continually changing demands from its regional, national and international customer base while introducing … [Read more...]
Seamless cover for autonomous cars?
Insurers are offering to handle the complications of insuring the first automated cars behind the scenes, meaning consumers should notice hardly any difference to the current system of motor insurance. Responding to the Department for Transport’s consultation on how to support developing automated vehicle technologies, the joint paper from the Association … [Read more...]
Fleets need to prepare for new generation cars
Fleet managers will need to familiarise themselves with the different kinds of autonomous car technologies as they start to arrive on the market, says Arval, a leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. There will be no overnight shift to driverless vehicles but the next few years will see a range of stepping stones towards autonomous driving, … [Read more...]
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