During 25 years of trading in the UK, Kia has sold over 750,000 cars, almost half in the last five years and the target is to reach the one million mark by 2020, helped by models such as the Picanto city car. Kia was established in South Korea in 1944 building bicycles, then motorcycles and eventually cars. In Kia’s first year in the UK market they … [Read more...]
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Sound investments in some rusty cars
Investors are increasingly turning to classic cars as an alternative source of investment, according to new research by classic car insurance broker Footman James. The survey polled 2,000 UK adults and found that over 1 in 5 people are now considering purchasing a classic car as a new investment. The findings come amid ongoing concerns of stock market … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mazda MX5 SE-L Nav
Britain and sports cars go hand in driving glove, which explains the remarkable success of the Mazda MX-5. Since its launch in 1989, the agile two-seater has been a remarkable success among UK buyers and the latest fourth generation of the iconic car, which has won numerous awards for styling and engineering, is undoubtedly one of the best. Mazda has … [Read more...]
Engine and chassis changes to Skoda Octavia
The 2017 range of Skoda Octavia models is being sharpened up and made more efficient. A new high-tech, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine completes the engine range; adaptive DCC is optional for versions with 150 PS or more. A turbo-charged, three-cylinder petrol engine has replaced the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder version. From its engine size of 999cc, … [Read more...]
MPs urged to push Government over Severn Bridges
The Freight Transport Association want members of the Welsh Affairs Committee to press the Government for clearer information about the future of the Severn crossings, which return to public ownership in 2018. FTA appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee in Chepstow alongside FTA member Owens Group to give evidence about the two bridges, which are … [Read more...]
Welsh voice of rallying says ‘slow-down’ outside schools
Nicky Grist brings a well-known rally voice to the GoSafe "20mph Rule Outside Schools" campaign One of Britain’s best known and most successful rally co-drivers, Nicky Grist – and the pace note voice on the Colin McRae Rally PlayStation and XBOX games – is lending his support to this month’s GoSafe "20mph Rule Outside Schools" campaign. The Welshman … [Read more...]
Wales cheapest for some cars in the UK
Wales is the cheapest place in Britain to buy some cars, says cap hpi. It looked at 700,000 pieces of used car data including prices, mileage and models and found a BMW 3 Series was less in Wales than anywhere else in the UK. But it wasn’t the cheapest for a Ford Fiesta and one of the most expensive places to purchase a Nissan Qashqai or Audi … [Read more...]
Dealers safety move welcomed
The latest initiative by the Retail Motor Industry Federation to address road safety concerns as a result of the DVLA’s introduction of a monthly direct debit to pay road tax has been welcomed by analysts at cap hpi. Whilst the move to help UK motorists spread motoring costs is greatly welcomed, research from cap hpi reveals that the new service is … [Read more...]
Trade lines 15 June
BCA reports average used car values rose to record levels across the board in May. Fleet and lease and part-exchange cars were in demand, with values at record levels for the second month running and early-new values also improved during the month. The Western European passenger car market witnessed a highly accelerated growth result in May, with a … [Read more...]
Brits spend most on their cars
British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair. That’s according to a new report – the first official industry analysis of the UK automotive aftermarket – published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The report, The Importance of the … [Read more...]
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