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Skoda and Mercedes newcomers

14 March 2016

ŠKODA is injecting even more colour into retailers across the country with the arrival of new Colour Edition models. The Colour Edition trim is available on the Fabia and Citigo ranges and combine with feature-packed equipment lists that deliver savings. There is a choice with contrasting roof, door mirrors and wheels in candy white, race blue … [Read more...]

Sunday drive: BMW 7 Series limousine

13 March 2016

If you want to make an impression attending church today or a high powered meeting this week, there are few rivals to the BMW 7 Series limousine I have been testing, says David Miles. Unless you are a high ranking government minister, royalty, a high flying business executive or a chauffeur, chances are you will not travel in, let alone drive, the new … [Read more...]

Newslines 13 March

13 March 2016

More than 5,000 young people have signed up to and are benefiting from My Travel Pass, a Welsh Government funded scheme offering discounted bus travel to 16-18 year olds in Wales, since its launch six months ago. Wales’ Economy, Science and Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, personally presented the 5,000th pass to Dulcie Jones from Penrhyndeudraeth who is … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Suzuki Swift 4×4 Dual Jet

12 March 2016

Suzuki UK has always punched above its weight and size. The range is not huge but it has a presence in the most popular sectors and it is highly competitive on price and specification. The latest Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ4 with all-wheel-drive is a case in point, blending five-door practicality with very low running costs thanks to the latest dual-jet … [Read more...]

True cost of running EV is tabled

12 March 2016

As rumours build that the Chancellor is planning a rise in fuel duty this March Budget, cap hpi shares the running costs for a new breed of Electric Vehicles. The data reveals the Citroen C Zero Hatchback has the lowest Total Cost of Ownership of the EVs on offer, starting at £13,994 for the first 3 years from new. It also has the lowest monthly … [Read more...]

Newslines 11 March

11 March 2016

Nissan has now built more Qashqais than any other car in its three decades of manufacturing in Europe. Production at the Sunderland factory has surpassed the previous highest single-name manufacturing total of 2,368,704 Micras, also made in the UK until recently. Motorists can expect travel disruption in Cardiff City centre from 21-29 … [Read more...]

Welsh crews dominate Mid-Wales Stages

10 March 2016

The opening round of the relaunched British Rally Championship produced a home victory for Elfyn Evans while the same event also provided a maximum points haul in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship for Llanon driver Dylan Davies. An icy Mid-Wales Stages saw a two day battle between Evans and co-driver Craig Parry and Scandinavian … [Read more...]

Asphalt Championship gets on the road this weekend

10 March 2016

Port Talbot Motor Club gets the opening round of the 2016 MSA Asphalt Rally Championship underway on Sunday. The Melvyn Evans Motorsport Tour of Epynt, incorporating the BTRDA Rally Challenge, Millington Rear Wheel Drive Challenge, and AB Motorsport Front Wheel Drive Challenge, is also included in the 2016 J D Tyres Welsh National Tarmacadam Championship, … [Read more...]

Speedy Sara adds business skill trophy to rally wins

9 March 2016

Top British female rally driver Sara Williams has picked up another award, but not for for her considerable skill behind a wheel, writes Beth Keenan. The 27 year old business woman has been honoured by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association for her work behind the scenes in the family motoring business at Brecon. The Industry Hero Awards … [Read more...]

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