The multi-million pound plan to create Circuit of Wales has stalled. Developers of the £357 Million 800-acres motor sport complex above Ebbw Vale have failed to get Welsh Government to underwrite the project and its future is now in great doubt unless it can be refinanced, but talks are continuing to try and rescue the deal. Welsh Government Economy … [Read more...]
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Title chase narrows on thrilling Rally North Wales
Rally North Wales produced a second outright victory of the season for Rhuddlan’s Luke Francis but youngster Andrew Jones continues to head the driver standings in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship as the top three placings on the event all went to Championship contenders. Luke took victory on the opening round of the Championship, the … [Read more...]
March car sales set century record
The UK’s new car market grew by 5.3% in March, making it the biggest ever month since the bi-annual plate change began in 1999, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It says 518,707 new cars were registered in March, only the third time the market has surpassed half a million units in a single month. The month rounded off a … [Read more...]
RAC Passport scheme gets dealers’ stamp
More than 200 dealers signed up to the new RAC Car Passport for dealers in its first week. The new provenance check has been designed to provide a lower-cost alternative to competing products while offering high quality data and the reassurance of the RAC name. Robert Diamond, managing director of Motoring Services at the RAC, said, "Things have moved … [Read more...]
Potholes pounding our cars
The Mercedes Benz R-Class (06-15) and Saab 9-3 (04-12) are the cars most likely to suffer suspension damage from potholes, according to repair analysis. Hyundai’s Santa Fe (06-12) and the Land Rover Discovery 3 (04-10) have the next most susceptible suspension, with 13.9 and 13.3 percent respectively of Warranty Direct customers claiming for axle & … [Read more...]
EC blamed for worsening road safety
The European Transport Safety Council says the European Commission must stop delaying new road safety policy measures if it is to help reverse an increase in deaths on EU roads. Within the last year, the European Commission was expected to come forward with revisions to vehicle safety, pedestrian protection and infrastructure safety rules as well as a new … [Read more...]
Welsh motorists paying heavily for fuel, says RAC
Petrol prices in Wales have risen the most in Britain in the last month, says RAC Fuel Watch. It saw a 3.7% rise to an average of 105.1ppl from 101.4ppl, heading the increases in East Anglia and West Midlands. Diesel drivers in Wales did worse with a 3.74% rise but it was not the biggest jump in Britain, with East Anglia, the South East and North West … [Read more...]
Wales adds £510,00 to transport projects
Four local transport projects will be completed ahead of schedule and two new ones supported by an extra £510,000 funding, says Wales Transport Minister, Edwina Hart. The money, for the schemes in Swansea, the Cynon Valley, Queensferry, Magor and Cardiff, comes from a re-allocation of funding from the 2015-16 Local Transport Fund Grant following … [Read more...]
Forester cuts a dash with upgrades
The Subaru Forester has been upgraded for 2016 to ensure the model maintains its status as one of the most capable and versatile SUVs in its class. The 2016 model-year upgrades to the Subaru Forester – the Japanese manufacturer’s bestselling model in the UK – result in improved safety, convenience, comfort and refinement. The upgraded Subaru Forester … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 April
A trio of British companies has produced the world’s first car chassis using butted tubing technology taken from bicycle production. Famous bicycle tube-makers Reynolds Technology, high-quality Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) consultancy Simpact and sportscar maker Caterham Cars shaved more than 10% off the weight of the already lightweight chassis of … [Read more...]
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