Genesis South Wales has commenced sales operations in Bridgend, to cater for the growing demand for the new premium luxury brand from South Korea. The dealership is part of the Sinclair Group which partnered with Genesis last year and has been recruiting personnel. The new South Wales Genesis business will sell new and Certified pre-owned cars as well as providing aftersales … [Read more...]
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Luxury leathers hiding new technologies
Bridge of Weir, supplier of Fine Automotive Leather to the world’s most-respected luxury car brands, announced the launch of two revolutionary tanning technologies, BioTAN and FreeTAN, marking another significant step forward in the development of next-generation, bio-based and biodegradable leather. Tanning is the production process where the structural protein called collagen is stabilised and … [Read more...]
Gwent convictions soar for mobile phone use
Gwent is home to the most significant increase in phone-related driving offences, with a huge year-on-rise of 229 percent, rising from 134 in November 2021-2022 to 441 in November 2022 - 2023. Figures from the Ministry of Justice highlight that this is a consistent issue in the area. In 2022, 2,695 motorists caught by Gwent Police were convicted in courts for speeding offences, which was up 20 … [Read more...]
Recalls in USA for Stellantis, Hyundai, MB and Jaguar
More than 38,000 Chrysler, Jeep and RAM models are being recalled in America over a fault which may not inflate an airbag and protect occupants. Also, Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis GV80 "Electrified" vehicles because the Integrated Charging Control Unit may become damaged and stop charging the … [Read more...]
Hyundai cutting UK partners but not showrooms
Hyundai will cut back on its UK dealership partners over the next five years in a bid to ‘future-proof’ its network, it was announced yesterday. Labelling the reduction an ‘evolution’, it said it was putting into action ‘a transformation’ of the dealership network, with a focus on retailers that were ‘capable, resilient, and profitable’ and which were ‘ready to face the future’. In a press … [Read more...]
‘Carmageddon’ predicted for Easter getaway by RAC
More than 14m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this Easter weekend when the bank holiday collides with most UK schools breaking up, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans from the RAC and INRIX. Data indicates Good Friday could spell some of the worst delays for drivers as an estimated 2.6m getaway trips by car are due to be made on that day alone. This is 600,0000 more … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Labour and Plaid Cymru politicians in the Senedd have voted to introduce toll charging on Welsh roads. The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill passed last week follows a decision to allow councils to introduce road congestion charging if they want at some point in the future but Welsh Conservatives secured amendments requiring the specific tolling and charging plans must be discussed by AMs before … [Read more...]
New Government challenged over fuel and roads
Fairer petrol and diesel pricing (68%) and fewer potholes (66%) are the two areas where motorists most want to see action from 2024’s new government, according to the latest research. Also, 45% would like to see moves made to reduce insurance premiums and 32% want to see traffic congestion tackled, shows March’s new monthly Used Car Tracker from Startline Motor Finance. Paul Burgess, CEO at … [Read more...]
Probite British Rally Championship starts Saturday
The Probite Motorsport UK British Rally Championship roars back into life next weekend with a bumper entry list for the Legend Fires North West Stages, marking a thrilling return for the reinvigorated series. The opening round of the season has attracted a sensational lineup of top-flight crews, with former British champions, battling European and World title holders for glory at the first of … [Read more...]
Hirst dominates Get Jerky Rally North Wales
Matthew Hirst won the Get Jerky Rally North Wales Saturday 16 March for a fourth time in a row, when he dominated the opening round of the Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship in his Delta Salvage/Witham Motorsport Ford Fiesta R5. Co-driven by Declan Dear, the Doncaster ace set the fastest time through the morning’s loop of four stages through Gartheiniog, Dyfi, Dyfnant West and Dyfnant … [Read more...]