If you believe cars are boring, think again. A bigger, bolder and better BMW 430 series now carries the German car-maker’s honours where the famous 3-series left off. While the 3-series continues as a saloon and estate, the 4-series fills in with the very clever coupe and convertible styles. Bigger outside and inside than the previous model, our 430 … [Read more...]
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Women champions being sought
The UK motor industry is on the search for the most influential British women in the sector this summer, after research by the Automotive Council found that women working in automotive manufacturing are outnumbered by men three to one. In the UK as a whole, just 9% of UK engineering employees are female, the lowest proportion in Europe, while fewer than … [Read more...]
Technology rolls out to beat scammers
Motorists fearful of being targeted in ‘Crash for cash' scams, or simply being blamed for an accident which was not their fault, can now take advantage of a new connected car service. The Smartdriverclub will allow motorists to provide their driving data to their insurer to help prove the circumstances of an accident when making a claim. For just £6.60 … [Read more...]
New smaller Volvos coming
Volvo has provided the first look at its new range of smaller cars. Volvo showed two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in a new direction and mark the official launch of its global small-car strategy. The 40 series concept models demonstrate for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the large and lucrative global market for premium … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 May
One of the world’s major cycling events will sweep through much of South Wales on Sunday and lead to staggered road closures. Pro and amateur routes in the Velathon Wales event will start and finish in Cardiff but take in Newport and South East Wales Valleys with thousands of riders participating, so expect extensive diversions to be in place and allow … [Read more...]
Second recall for Zafiras over fire worries
Almost 235,000 Vauxhall Zafira B models are being recalled for second safety checks to prevent fires starting in the fascia. Examination of 2005-2014 models which have burned has shown a motor blower resistor and fuse could overheat and set fire to surrounding plastic fittings if an earlier fault was found and the unit repaired rather than … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Mitsubishi president resigns amid scandal
Mitsubishi Motors has announced its president, Tetsuro Aikawa, will step down in the wake of the company's test-fixing scandal and Nissan moves to take controlling stake. … [Read more...]
Pain and pleasure on Plains Rally
Luke Francis took maximum points on Saturday’s Plains Rally to claim the lead at the mid-way point of the 2016 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship. There was disappointment, meanwhile for early season leader and junior front-runner Andrew Jones. With the Welshpool based event run in glorious sunshine, Rhuddlan driver Francis and co-driver John … [Read more...]
Alex steps onto 2016 podium
Bridgend-born Alex Morgan gave a hard fought performance at the historic Silverstone circuit, for the second round of SEAT León Eurocup. Following a frustrating start to the season in Estoril, the Reading-based driver had his sights set on promising results in front of his home crowd. Alex gave a strong performance finishing 3rd he claimed his first … [Read more...]
Gravell win top Renault award for third year
Renault’s oldest franchise in the UK, Gravells of Kidwelly, has won a global dealer of the year award from the French car-maker. About 2,500 dealers around the world were assessed in 35 countries on sales, profitability, customer service and brand compliance. Jonathan Gravell accepted the award at a special ceremony and afterwards said, “I was … [Read more...]
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