The DVLA is warning the public of an email scam that asks drivers to verify their driving licence and vehicle tax details via an online link. The email, which wrongly claims to have been sent from DVLA Swansea, appears to be an attempt to trick drivers into providing personal details. DVLA have not sent out an email asking customers to update or verify their details. In a statement, the … [Read more...]
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Welsh tyre dealer keeps rescue team rolling
Leading tyre specialist Michelin and local Michelin Accredited Partner, Huw Lewis Tyres, has donated a set of tyres to the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team to keep its emergency response vehicle safe both on and off the road. Huw Lewis Tyres, a Michelin Accredited Partner based at the Maglona Garage in Machynlleth, was approached by the search and rescue team who needed new tyres for its … [Read more...]
UK car making stalls as ranges update
UK car output went down 1.2% to 127,385 in January, as manufacturers prepared for new models, but European sales are rising. Outlook remains positive for 2015 with manufacturers set to realise £7 billion-worth investment in new products and facilities and many will be shown at next month’s Geneva motor show. January 2015 output 16% higher than month’s mean performance from 2009 so there it’s … [Read more...]
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A nationwide study of driving habits in rental cars has revealed that female customers are considerably more likely to exceed the speed limit than their male counterparts. Telematics technology provider, In-Car Cleverness, which monitored the hire of more than 10,000 rental vehicles over a six-month period, recorded the surprising finding that women exceeded the speed limit 17.5% more on average … [Read more...]
Turning back the clock with a classic Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz Swansea turned back the clock this week to celebrate a timeless classic. They hosted a celebration of the famous Mercedes-Benz W123 and commemorated its 40-year anniversary with the Wales launch of a book on the model A former secretary of the MB Owners Club in South Wales, Mark has spent the last 25 years restoring the W123 series for international clients and Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...]
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Newport motorists keen to see Fiat’s newest model are invited to a preview weekend in the city. Wessex Garages, Newport Retail Park is hosting the event 20-23 February for people to have a glimpse of Fiat’s new 500X, which is due for release in April. AA patrol Mario Papademetriou got a 1960s Land Rover running after it broke down when he improvised with a farmyard potato instead of the … [Read more...]
Welsh accountant get starring roll in social media commercial
Forget the BAFTAs and Oscars, a Welsh accountant is the new film PHEV-ourite. An accountant from Bridgend is set to star in a new video campaign for the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Stephen Griffiths, Director of DWA Accountants, which has offices in Cardiff and Swansea, as well as Bridgend, is featured in one of five new films that will be shown on social media by … [Read more...]
EU to close odometer loophole
Firms that offer to wind back the mileage on cars and other road vehicles will have been outlawed by mid May 2018 across the EU, AA Cars has learned. As part of the AA’s work with motoring organisations across Europe , representing more than 35 million members; lobbying by the Czech motoring organisation revealed the clampdown on mileage adjusters. In response to a question from the Czech … [Read more...]
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The new Ford GT will be built by motorsport specialist and partner Multimatic in Canada, it has been announced. The aluminium and carbon-fibre car will go into production in 2016 with strictly limited numbers and cost over $200,000. Apple is working on an electric cross-over vehicle to rival the plans of Google. A secret team has been pulled together for the Titan project but there are few … [Read more...]
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Ford said vehicle sales in its 20 core European markets rose 9.8 percent to 88,700 in January, outpacing industry growth of 6.5 percent. Strong demand for the latest Mondeo midsize car, as well as the automaker's compact and subcompact SUVs and the Fiesta subcompact helped to drive the growth. Renault is expected to slow down adding Russian unit AvtoVAZ to its books, so insulate the automaker … [Read more...]