Holyhead will reopen Market Street to traffic after a ban saw a dramatic drop in trade. It had been landscaped and closed for most of the day but businesses said the ban was hurting them and work has started to re-open it, except for the market day closure mid-week when temporary stalls are set up on the road. BMW agreed to pay £537Million or 5.1 … [Read more...]
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Safety recall for MINI models
MINI is recalling over 3,600 models sold in America and now said to pose a threat to rear seat passengers. The MINI Cooper Hardtop models were made from December 2013 to May 2014 and failed side impact tests to protect passengers. It is likely to be an extensive remedy but no comment has so far come from MINI and it’s not known how many other models … [Read more...]
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Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru brand cars and SUVs, has scrapped a plan to shift production of the new XV Crosstrek to its U.S. plant in Indiana and will instead make the crossover SUV in Japan, a source familiar with the company’s production plans said. Fuji Heavy, which has been moving production to Indiana due to the strong yen and a policy … [Read more...]
New service for West Wales
A new hourly T5 bus service between Aberystwyth and Haverfordwest begins today. Linking Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, New Quay, Cardigan, Fishguard and Haverfordwest, the Welsh Government funded service replaces the current x50 and 412 services and is part of the Welsh Government funded Traws Cymru network. It will operate hourly in each direction on weekdays … [Read more...]
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Over 1,900 new MINI models are being recalled in America to check on an automatic transmission issue as the company prepares to launch its latest model. The model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014 may have been inadvertently reprogrammed by garages in services … [Read more...]
Hundreds of M4 speeders get warnings from today
Speeding M4 drivers around Port Talbot will today begin receiving warning notices about possible prosecution. Hundreds of motorists a day are ignoring new average 50mph speed enforcement cameras on the M4 through Port Talbot and one was recorded at 98mph. The four cameras were installed in October on a two-mile stretch and are currently being tested … [Read more...]
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One year after the US premiere of the new MINI, the British premium manufacturer presents another spectacular addition to the model range at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit later in January. The new MINI John Cooper Works is raring to go and now sees its world premiere at the Mecca of the US automotive industry along with a new … [Read more...]
Highway robbers go hi-tech
Sophisticated thieves are targeting high value consignments and vehicles in high-tech highway robberies. They criminals are using scanners bought over the internet and sold legally to “read” vehicle key-codes and then put them into a blank fob or key. Simply using the modified key gives them access to the vehicle and lets them drive away without a … [Read more...]
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Jaguar Land Rover this week launched its 2014 Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship for young women planning a career in technology and engineering in the UK. Launched last year by Zara Phillips, the scholarship will offer two young women, embarking on the first steps of their engineering career, an extra boost with financial, mentoring and practical support … [Read more...]
GT6 appeal is all about numbers
Gran Turismo 6 calls itself a ‘Driving Simulator’ rather than a video game, and it is easy to see why. The driving is so life-like that at times, you forget you’re sat in your living room. With so many cars to choose from (sitting pretty at almost 1,200 before DLC) and such great tracks, it’s easy to lose yourself in the game, as there are so many … [Read more...]
