Another radical new British sports car could be built in South Wales after last week’s announcement of the Aston Martin DBX. Yesterday, legendary TVR confirmed it was looking at future production sites in South Wales for its new range of ground-breaking sports cars which use F1 type lightweight carbon fibre chassis and bodies. They would be built on … [Read more...]
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Mid-Wales Stages kick-starts new BRC series
The MSA British Rally Championship blasts back to life next weekend as no fewer than 54 registered crews from 11 nations tackle the opening round of the series, the Newtown-based Mid Wales Stages. After a year’s break over concerns about the series, the championship’s top category will feature four-wheel-drive competition for the first time since 2011, as … [Read more...]
Geneva Motor Showcase
A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. The DB11 … [Read more...]
Demand drove up used prices last month
Strong demand drove up used values by an average of 0.4% in February, according to vehicle data experts cap hpi. The figure is a significant improvement on the 0.1% increase in February last year, and signals a strong start to the year on dealer forecourts and in auctions. Derren Martin, senior Black Book editor at cap hpi said: “Strong demand is … [Read more...]
Trade-lines 2 March
A fast, efficient response to a tender document issued by Whitehead Building Services opened the door to an order for 33 Mercedes-Benz Citan vans. The vehicles, all fuel-efficient 109 CDI models, were supplied by South Wales Dealer Euro Commercials and most are Long-bodied versions although the line-up also includes seven Compacts and a couple of … [Read more...]
New Astra voted European Car of The Year
The new Vauxhall Astra has been named European Car of the Year 2016 at the 86th Geneva Motor Show. The award was decided by 58 leading automotive journalists from around Europe and the Astra received 309 points versus 294 for the Volvo XC90 and 202 for the Mazda MX-5. Ford Bridgend Engine Plant is building a new 200PS 1.6 petrol engine for the … [Read more...]
AA urge Chancellor to put brakes on motoring tax plans
The AA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to resist hitting motorists and businesses again in the forthcoming budget. Edmund King OBE, AA president, says he is concerned that the Chancellor may consider Insurance Premium Tax and car fuel duty hikes to be a ‘quick win’ to increase revenues. He points out that the cost … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 February
A Mitsubishi dealership in Bridgend has been demonstrating its patriotic pride and supporting Welsh national rugby squad players by lending them vehicles. Nathaniel Cars gave Tomas Francis and Jonathan Davies, who are both playing for Wales in the Six Nations tournament, the long-term use of an ASX ZC-M crossover and L200 Warrior Double Cab pick-up … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Focus Zetec S Red Edition
For 2016 Ford is introducing a number of colour editions of their most popular models, the Ka, Fiesta, B-Max and Focus. In the case of the Focus, a model range which found 83,816 UK customers last year, there are now Zetec S Red and Black editions. The new Focus Zetec S Red Edition features a Race Red exterior and contrasting Panther Black roof, black … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
There is a saying among serious off-roaders that if you want to go anywhere you get a Land Rover, but if you want to get back you take a Toyota Land Cruiser. That probably simplifies things a bit, in fact a lot, but it made me think behind the wheel of the latest Invincible Auto version of Toyota’s big off-roader series. Having just tested the 2016 … [Read more...]
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