The Bentley Bentayga Speed has gold-plated the booming SUV sector. Enthusiasts of the winged-wonder-cars possibly thought Bentley was mad to add an SUV to its luxury saloon, convertible and coupe line up but, of course, this is no ordinary SUV. Top end rivals have gone down the performance route but Bentley has brought sophistication with speed, … [Read more...]
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Scottish kit car announced
The latest new car to be built in Scotland since the Hillman Imp in the Seventies – and the first ever to come from Dundee – has been revealed. Called the ADO Coupe after the initials of the three men behind the project, it brings to life a concept from 1964 which was intended to be a replacement for the iconic MG Midget. Although an early version … [Read more...]
EU car sales expected to fall over next two years
The improvement in registrations during November has been due to several factors and despite at least one less working day in most markets. However, IHS Markit still expects that passenger car registrations in the EU will fall in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Passenger car registrations in the European Union have recorded further growth during November, according … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 December
Sports orientated Pontypool-made MS-RT Ford vans have won a national prize. What Van? of the year judges praised the Welsh business adapting Transit and Connect vans for its innovation and manufacturing facilities and culminating in a limited edition 40-strong MS-RT R185 Transit Custom. GMB members working for Carmarthenshire County Council highways have … [Read more...]
Newcomers from Kia, Vauxhall and Suzuki
A new high specification ‘4’ grade has been added to the Kia e-Niro line-up, replacing the previous ‘First Edition’ model. Its standard equipment list is lengthy, and highlights include a new updated 10.25-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system with telematics system featuring UVO Connect Services, LED headlights with bi-function projection, ambient … [Read more...]
Service shocks shake drivers
Half of UK drivers (47%) worry about having to pay for unexpected car repairs when they get their vehicles serviced. The survey of 2,000 drivers for RAC MOT Assist found that it is those drivers in London, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland who get most agitated, with a majority of respondents in these areas saying they get concerned about hidden … [Read more...]
Repair don’t replace to cut costs
Allianz Insurance has launched a partnership with Plastic Surgeon, a specialist restoration company that focusses on engineered repairs to surface damage, rather than replacement. The partnership with Plastic Surgeon will bring many benefits including significant sustainability improvements, as targeted repairs will waste fewer materials. Since the project … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
Demand for the new Mercedes-Benz EQC in Europe is said to be behind a decision to delay the electric car’s debut in the USA. Tougher emissions standards for manufacturers by 2030 has led the company to stop developing petrol and diesel engines and ramp up ev production and the capacity will soak up models in Europe. An estimated 31.2m separate leisure … [Read more...]
£1-one-way deal for festive getaway
Europcar is offering UK travellers the comfort of car hire at a festive-budget-beating price of just ‘£1 One Way’ this December. Rather than risking crowded and delayed journeys on public transport or a premium priced taxi ride, motorists can hire a car from locations across the UK – all for just £1 One Way and they have 24 hours or 550 miles to make the … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
A 63-year-old bus driver has been arrested after eight people were injured when a bus going to Swansea University crashed into a railway bridge after a route diversion. Two were seriously hurt and another has life threatening injuries after the First Cymru vehicle hit the bridge in Neath Road, Landore, Swansea when it was diverted from its normal route to … [Read more...]
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