Hot hatches are future classics and highly collectable, says one insurer. Who can forget the incredible 80s, well except Gen Ys and millennials perhaps? The era of vintage Madonna, neon bodysuits, E.T. and of course amazing hatchbacks, thanks to the popularity of KITT, the almost-human like companion of Michael Knight in the iconic hit hit Knight … [Read more...]
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Newslines 27 August
Vauxhall retailers are offering customers £500 towards the cost of a new ADAM or Corsa model when they book a test drive during August and September. The Test Drive programme will take place at Vauxhall retailers nationwide and applies to selected ADAM or Corsa models purchased and registered between now and 30 September and is in addition to other … [Read more...]
Welsh mountain roads popular with holiday drivers
Wales is going to be one of the most popular driving destinations this weekend. A “staycation” survey for Wales-based Confused.com found the Welsh Route 66 along the A470 through Snowdonia from Cardiff to Llandudno will be driven by 11% of those questioned. A similar number plan to explore the Black Mountains range in the sourthern part of Mid-Wales … [Read more...]
Mustang gallops into the lead
The Ford Mustang is UK’s most popular high-performance sports coupe, ahead of competitors from Porsche, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes. Figures for sports cars with 250PS or more put the Mustang at the front of the pack from January to July 2016. Since Ford started taking orders in January 2015, the Ford Mustang has topped 4,000 sales to date, with total … [Read more...]
Golf & Passat production resumes after settlement
Volkswagen Group will compensate a supplier to end a six-day standoff that stopped Golf and Passat production in Germany. The $14.7 million amount is well below supplier Prevent Group's initial demands seeking about €58 million ($66 million) to cover factory alterations made in preparation for a €500 million order that VW cancelled. The deal also … [Read more...]
Bank Holiday breakdowns are avoidable
Europcar says that breaking down is the second biggest worry for motorists on long trips. Traffic delays and accidents are the issues which sandwich the breakdowns. With the average age of cars on Britain’s roads now over seven years, it’s not surprising that this could be a concern ahead of the last Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas. According … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 August
Wrexham families have been told to make their own arrangements to get children to school after the collapse of a coach firm. About 320 jobs were lost in July when GHA Coaches of Ruabon ceased trading and the city council has been unable to secure replacement contractors for the affected services to St Joseph's School, The Maelor School, Ysgol Rhiwabon and … [Read more...]
UK car production slowing but still strong
UK car production rose in July but at a slower pace than in June, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which urged the government to make sure the country's exit from the European Union does not hamper the sector. The UK's overwhelmingly foreign-owned carmakers had urged voters to remain in the 28-member bloc, where over … [Read more...]
International WRGB 2016 entries now open
Entries opened this week for the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB 27-30 October, the UK round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Another star-studded entry is guaranteed with teams from the UK and around the globe eager to dispute one of the most famous and exciting rallies on the WRC calendar. The 2016 title chase has already … [Read more...]
Elfyn is British champion 20 years after father
Welsh rally team-mates Elfyn Evans and co-driver Craig Parry won the John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally last weekend and claimed the 2016 MSA British Rally Championship title. The Ulster Rally also marked a special anniversary in the Evans household as Elfyn’s success comes twenty years on since father Gwyndaf won the same title on … [Read more...]
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