A nationwide study of driving habits in rental cars has revealed that female customers are considerably more likely to exceed the speed limit than their male counterparts. Telematics technology provider, In-Car Cleverness, which monitored the hire of more than 10,000 rental vehicles over a six-month period, recorded the surprising finding that women … [Read more...]
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Turning back the clock with a classic Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz Swansea turned back the clock this week to celebrate a timeless classic. They hosted a celebration of the famous Mercedes-Benz W123 and commemorated its 40-year anniversary with the Wales launch of a book on the model A former secretary of the MB Owners Club in South Wales, Mark has spent the last 25 years restoring the W123 series for … [Read more...]
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Newport motorists keen to see Fiat’s newest model are invited to a preview weekend in the city. Wessex Garages, Newport Retail Park is hosting the event 20-23 February for people to have a glimpse of Fiat’s new 500X, which is due for release in April. AA patrol Mario Papademetriou got a 1960s Land Rover running after it broke down when he improvised with … [Read more...]
Welsh accountant get starring roll in social media commercial
Forget the BAFTAs and Oscars, a Welsh accountant is the new film PHEV-ourite. An accountant from Bridgend is set to star in a new video campaign for the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Stephen Griffiths, Director of DWA Accountants, which has offices in Cardiff and Swansea, as well as Bridgend, is featured in one of five new films … [Read more...]
EU to close odometer loophole
Firms that offer to wind back the mileage on cars and other road vehicles will have been outlawed by mid May 2018 across the EU, AA Cars has learned. As part of the AA’s work with motoring organisations across Europe , representing more than 35 million members; lobbying by the Czech motoring organisation revealed the clampdown on mileage adjusters. In … [Read more...]
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The new Ford GT will be built by motorsport specialist and partner Multimatic in Canada, it has been announced. The aluminium and carbon-fibre car will go into production in 2016 with strictly limited numbers and cost over $200,000. Apple is working on an electric cross-over vehicle to rival the plans of Google. A secret team has been pulled together … [Read more...]
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Ford said vehicle sales in its 20 core European markets rose 9.8 percent to 88,700 in January, outpacing industry growth of 6.5 percent. Strong demand for the latest Mondeo midsize car, as well as the automaker's compact and subcompact SUVs and the Fiesta subcompact helped to drive the growth. Renault is expected to slow down adding Russian unit AvtoVAZ … [Read more...]
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A ban on smoking in cars carrying children will be introduced in Wales on 1 October, Health Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. People caught flouting the new law will face a £50 on-the-spot fine. ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist says better regulation of eyesight tests for drivers would cut collisions and make Britain’s roads safer. GEM … [Read more...]
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When just 32 cars bearing the four rings found homes in the UK in 1965, it would have seemed improbable that an incredible two million more would follow, but this major milestone has today been reached by Audi UK almost fifty years later. It was to be the springboard for a range that in 2015 numbers some 51 model types ranging from subcompact city cars to … [Read more...]
Brake recall for JLR models
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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