A fuel cell car developed in Wales has won almost £105,000 of Government funding for its production processes. In the twelfth round of UK funding projects to develop ideas to cut vehicle emissions and help plug-in cars drive further, Riversimple Engineering of Llandrindod Wells has moved a step closer to deciding where to locate the production factory for … [Read more...]
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TVR will build new sports car in Wales
TVR will build its new 170mph sports car in Wales. Around 150 quality assembly and engineering jobs will be created in the £30 Million investment in the Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone over the next five years. Advance orders for the unnamed new car exceed 350 which will take it to the end of its first year in production by 2018, and four new models are in … [Read more...]
Starship mileages not out of this world for buyers
Used cars that have covered "starship mileages" of 150,000 miles or more are no longer off-putting to buyers if the condition and the badge is right, reports Glass's. The publishers of the motor trade bible, Glass's Guide, say that a healthy market has developed for prestige cars that would once have been considered almost unsaleable. Rupert Pontin, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Astra 1.4 5dr
When the British built Vauxhall Astra five door Hatchback was introduced to the media last September it soon became obvious to us that it was probably the most important car for most people to be launched in 2015. And that became reality because it has just been voted 2016 European Car of the Year and Family Hatchback of the Year in the UK Car of the Year … [Read more...]
Get Easter in tow and put any troubles behind you
The Easter holidays are a great time for holidaymakers to hit the open road and enjoy their first caravan or motorhome holiday of the year. Martin Spencer, technical manager, The Caravan Club, said, “Hitting the road for an Easter motorhome or caravanning holiday has become somewhat of a British tradition. Here at The Caravan Club, we value our … [Read more...]
Crack the Easter and holiday getaways
With the Easter getaway and summer coming, the IAM has issued advice on making sure you get where you want to go. This week’s tips, from the IAM’s director of policy and research, Neil Greig, are advising drivers on how to cope with a breakdown on the motorway. Read our essential tips to find out more. Ensure the coolant and washer fluids are topped … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi TT 2.0 TFSI quattro
Unlike its predecessor, the Mk 3 Audi TT is a much more masculine car, writes Beth Keenan. With its aggressive and angular shape it is a world away from the curvy ‘hairdresser’ car first introduced in 1998. Available as a hardtop coupé or soft-top roadster, buyers have a choice of front-wheel or ‘quattro’ four-wheel drive; 6 speed manual or automatic … [Read more...]
New chapter begins with Vauxhall Adam Energised
In the beginning, an entry-level car meant a cheap and frequently nasty car, but it’s not the case with Adam. Vauxhall’s sleek and slick three-door Adam Energised is aimed squarely at younger buyers and it has a big appeal for a small car. Competitively priced and with the usual infotainment system you’d expect in a much more … [Read more...]
Bus lane and junction cameras catching more
The results from February’s Moving Traffic Offences Scheme are now available for Cardiff. There have been 640 more fines issued for bus lane violations in February, compared with Januarys’ figures. 6832 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued compared with 6192 PCNs. There has been a significant increase in the number of PCNs issued for drivers blocking … [Read more...]
Love bug bites Welsh fans again
A 50-year love affair with the Volkswagen Beetle continues for a Welsh enthusiast. David Gallagher, from Llanelli, has taken delivery of his 11th Volkswagen Beetle. The 67-year-old’s love for the brand began at the tender age of 17 when he bought his very first Beetle - a 1956 ‘Oval Window’ for £120. This was followed by a 1954, … [Read more...]
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