Nissan’s bread-and-butter range has been given a marmalade topping. The Nissan Pulsar is on paper a five-door family car of good proportions and useful performance, but it’s really more than that. Originating in 1978 as an enlarged version of the Nissan Sunny, hence the name Pulsar, the latest model was introduced to Britain in … [Read more...]
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Bare bikes growing in popularity
Automotive data cap hpi, has revealed that naked motorcyles have enjoyed a boost in registrations over the summer with a 7.1% increase on last year’s figures. The analysis shows a jump to 3,316 new registrations for July 2016 from 3,095 in July 2015. For the year to date naked motorcyles have over a fifth (21%) of the total bike market. Market share … [Read more...]
Web-sales and auctions are changing market
New disposal routes to market are helping to maintain values as the number of used cars available continues to grow, reports epyx. The company says that online platforms such as its own 1link Disposal Network – which has seen a 65% year-on-year increase in the numbers of vehicles sold - are helping to take the pressure off traditional disposal channels … [Read more...]
TT takes off with most powerful ever engine
The most powerful Audi TT ever to enter series production can be ordered later this month. The Audi TT RS Coupé is priced at £51,800 and prices for the Roadster begin at £53,550, with both getting the famous 5-cylinder 2.5 400ps engine and 7-speed S-tronic box, good for 0-62mph in 3.7 secs and over 170mph maximum. … [Read more...]
Welsh Government propose fairer deal for bus industry
A five point plan to support the bus industry in Wales has been announced by economy and infrastructure secretary Ken Skates. In a speech yesterday to leading transport providers, the Economy Secretary called for a collaborative and creative approach to ensure a quality, equitable and sustainable bus network that serves communities whilst delivering value … [Read more...]
Cenex-LCV hailed as success
Over 3,000 delegates attended this week’s Cenex LCV2016 event at Millbrook. That’s a 25% increase over the previous year and shows interest in this future sector of the industry is rapidly expanding. There were over 20 advanced vehicles available to test drive or ride in and engineers from dozens of companies were on hand to explain their products … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 September
The Highland Green Mustang GT 390 from the 1968 movie Bullitt has been named the all-time star Ford of the silver screen, following a survey for the Blue Oval, FordFest. Ahead of the Ford scene season closer at Santa Pod, Beds, this weekend, the public also gave 10th place to the Anglia 105E used in the Harry Potter films. Cardiff City Centre traffic … [Read more...]
Mobile phone use epidemic behind the wheel
There is an “epidemic” of mobile phone use by drivers, says the RAC, but Welsh drivers take a serious view of the danger. About 11 million motorists admitting to making or receiving a call while driving in the last 12 months and a shocking five million saying they have taken photos or videos while at the wheel. Research for the RAC’s Report on Motoring … [Read more...]
Britain’s greatest economy event nears
The Olympics may be over and the Paralympics in full swing, but there’s one more major sporting competition about to catch the nation’s attention. The annual MPG Marathon on 18 and 19 October will highlight the benefits of fuel efficient, economical driving, while at the same time providing a shop window into some of the most innovative, eco-friendly and … [Read more...]
Morris has to settle for third in British GT series
Bentley Continental GT3 racer Seb Morris, of Wrexham, secured more podium silverware during the final race of the 2016 British GT Championship at Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday with a top three finish in round nine of the season securing third place in the driver standings. As a result of the third place race finish in the 120-minute title … [Read more...]
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