Over 74,000 Range Rovers sold in the USA between 2006 and 2012 are being recalled over a serious potential braking problem. US safety inspectors have found the vehicles’ flexible front brake hoses may rupture and spray out fluid, increasing the stopping distance for the affected vehicle. The recall is beginning in March and Land Rover is contacting … [Read more...]
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Booming sales kick off in January
January rise sees 2015 new UK car registrations off to strong start. Positive start to the year for new car market as registrations grew 6.7% in January to 164,856 units – the strongest January since 2007. Record growth period for whole market continues: January marked the 35th consecutive month of rises. Growth in company car registrations … [Read more...]
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France will gradually align taxes on diesel and gasoline and offer incentives to encourage consumers to swap diesel cars for electric models. The government will pay a bonus of as much as 10,000 euros ($11,422) to consumers who buy an electric car to replace an old diesel vehicle starting in April, Energy Minister Segolene Royal said. Speculation that … [Read more...]
UK Governent cuts are killing more people on the road
Government policies have led to a rise in those killed or seriously injured on UK roads, says a leading road safety organisation. The IAM said years of Government cutbacks and the resulting drop in visible policing has led to the increase in figures. Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said, “It is disappointing that after many years of … [Read more...]
DVLA looking for talented technologists
DVLA is looking for talented individuals who are passionate and ‘live and breathe all things agile’ for its digital recruitment campaign. Its Strategic Plan details how we will provide simpler, better and safer services to our customers by removing unnecessary burden and streamlining services to enhance customers’ experience. It’s a very exciting time … [Read more...]
Automotive award tribute to Welsh writer
Journalism students in Cardiff will have the chance to compete for a £1,000 cash prize, a high-performance driving experience day and a two-week work placement at some of the UK’s top motoring publications. Launched by Welsh Motoring Writers in memory of John Arfon Edwards, one of the group’s founder members who passed away in 2014, the prize will be open … [Read more...]
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The Bric is crumbling. Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said Russia's car market will probably shrink by another fifth this year, putting pressure on the alliance he leads after it teamed up with AvtoVAZ to strengthen its leading position in the country. Renault and Opel/Vauxhall will step up their efforts this year to replace Ford as Europe's No. 2 … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Celerio recalled over brake failure
New Suzuki Celerio models which have gone on sale this month have been recalled after testers experienced total brake failure. Following a condition experienced when carrying out an emergency braking test by a journalist from Autocar magazine on the 30 January, Suzuki carried out an immediate investigation into the cause of this condition. As a … [Read more...]
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An insurance company has threatened to void the motor policy of a Welsh Christian minister because she put religious stickers on her car. Reverend Wena Parry, 75, from Cymmer, Port Talbot was told that stickers saying "Christ Must Be Saviour" and "Christ For Me" could be regarded as "modifications" and could invalidate her insurance policy by Age UK … [Read more...]
Rural Wales bus routes safe until March 2016
Transport Minister Edwina Hart has announced funding to secure the future of two rural bus services in West Wales. The Cardi Bach bus service, serving Ceredigion coastal communities between New Quay and Cardigan, will receive £40,500 to ensure it can run until March 2016. It will re-start by Easter and operate as a six-day-a-week service from April to … [Read more...]
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