The Golf has been the golden one for Volkswagen. Ever since its launch in 1974 when it set a new standard in the hatchback sector it has gone on to become the standard by which any rivals are judged and to which competitors are compared. True, some are roomier, softer sprung, sharper handling and cheaper, but overall the VW Golf is an incredibly good … [Read more...]
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Newslines 4 October
The average price of petrol and diesel fell by 6.5p in September – the ninth biggest monthly drop seen since 2000, said RAC Fuel Watch. A litre of unleaded averaged 134.79p, down from 141.26p at the start of the month while diesel fell from 146p to 139.5p so drivers are now saving £3.60 every time they fill up an average 55-litre family car and the RAC … [Read more...]
Diesels surge as private motorists snub EVs
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders with private buyers turning to more diesels than pure electric models.. In what is traditionally a bumper month for new car registrations, second only to March, the performance was the best since … [Read more...]
Teenage tearaways beware – of older drivers!
Middle-aged drivers are 35 times more likely to speed or commit a motoring offence than teenagers, according to information gathered by Uswitch comparison site. Uswitch car insurance recently carried out research to determine the worst offenders, including which age groups are convicted the most, as well as which area of the UK the most offences … [Read more...]
New stage in Welsh Rally Championship organisation
Brynmor Pierce takes over as Welsh Rally Championship Co-ordinator as Dave Evison steps down after 15 years. Dave has been the Welsh Rally Championship Co-ordinator since 2010. When he took over the role Dave was already on the Welsh Association of Motor Clubs' committee, had spent many years competing in stage and road rally events, and had considerable … [Read more...]
Toyota celebrate 1st and 2nd in Chile WRC
Kalle Rovanperä secured victory at Rally Chile Bio Bío on Sunday mastering dense fog and treacherous conditions to clinch his fourth win of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season. Driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID, the Finn edged out his Toyota GAZOO Racing team-mate, Welshman Elfyn Evans by 23.4sec at the final gravel fixture of the year, which … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 October
Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component … [Read more...]
Hydrogen window opens for CVs
The government’s decision to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO, at the fleet software specialist said the additional time meant both that manufacturers could invest more in vehicles, and government and private … [Read more...]
Fleets bridging the EV gap
A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new research show. The 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer asked fleets how they were using, or were considering using, three classes of electric van as they transitioned from diesel. Out of those operating small … [Read more...]
Classic cars’ price plateau reached
In an ever-changing year for classic cars, Hagerty Price Guide UK Editor, John Mayhead, analyses the trends that suggest the market may have finally reached a plateau. The last few years have been interesting times for the classic car market. After Covid came a surge in buyers looking for the car they’ve always promised themselves, and Hagerty’s six UK … [Read more...]
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