Tyres cost a lot of money and you could be wasting hundreds of pounds because of neglect. Holts have tips on how to increase tyre lifespan with five simple rules. Car tyres may be tough, but they still need replacing more regularly than almost any other component on your vehicle. There are, however, plenty of ways to extend the lifespan of your car’s … [Read more...]
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The Metro 6R4 Diaries
Welsh automotive engineer Wynne Mitchell has accrued considerable motorsport experience, having started his career as a student apprentice with the Rootes Group before studying mechanical engineering at Birmingham University. In July 1984 Wynne joined Austin Rover Group (ARG) to work on the company’s sensational offering for the Group B era – the MG Metro … [Read more...]
WOMAC top up charitable donations
Women On the Move Against Cancer presented cheques to its 2023 charities Maggie’s and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation totaling £15,000 each. WOMAC pledged to donate £7,500 to each of the charities for the year and had already donated £1,000. But thanks to the generosity of WOMAC supporters the group was able to surprise each charity with an extra £7,500 … [Read more...]
BEN go two better
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is inviting the automotive community to take on Benathlon in September and host a Ben’s Big Breakfast in October to raise vital funds and support those who are struggling or in crisis. To take part in the second Benathlon, participants will exercise in their own way for 30 minutes each day for the 30 days of September and … [Read more...]
Motorists ignorant of protection against thieves
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (88%) don’t know how to protect their cars against a new wave of high-tech thefts, according to new research. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that although 44% are aware that car thefts are on the rise – they increased by a quarter in 2022, according to Government figures – only 18% have heard of methods used such as … [Read more...]
Classic petrol for sale – at a price
Britain’s first publicly available sustainable petrol designed specifically for classic vehicles is now on sale. The Sustain Classic range will allow motorists to fuel their vintage vehicles with plant-based petrol, without any modifications to their engines, with three types of fuel initially available. Developed by fuel specialist Coryton, the fuel … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Tiguan range expands
Four stylish new Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition models – including one plug-in eHybrid – go on sale in the UK this month. The Tiguan is already Volkswagen’s best-selling model worldwide and widely regarded as a highly capable family SUV, and these eye-catching Black Edition trims are set to add to the model’s popularity. Sitting between the R-Line Edition … [Read more...]
KIA in the driving seat for EV deals
KIA is launching a new drive towards widening its EV offers. Kia UK Limited is launching its latest range of attractive customer offers, including 4.9 per cent APR on Kia’s award-winning electric cars, two free services and an exclusive 12-month free Kia Charge Plus subscription with all EV6, Niro EV and Soul EVs purchased between 3 July and 1 October … [Read more...]
Car sales rise amid warning on quota
The new car market grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders as it warned of problems ahead in 2024. The June performance marks the 11th consecutive month of growth as the industry gradually overcomes the pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that constrained … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 July
Britain's premier supercar club has continued its expansion to 25 hubs throughout the country. Founded by two Welshmen, Maesteg-born Richard Thomas and Craig Williams, from Usk, Auto Vivendi has over £7m of supercars available for its 135 members to use and call upon at the hubs, including two in Wales, or for their Out of Town Membership from all … [Read more...]
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