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St Athan builds new flagship supercar

9 May 2025

Aston Martin has a new DBX flagship, DBX S, assembled in St Athan. With the dynamic appeal of DBX707 and an engine enhanced by technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar, DBX S offers one of the most engaging and responsive driving experiences delivering even more power, reduced weight and more assertive design. With a suite of … [Read more...]

Car makers call for help over smaller models

9 May 2025

Europe's car makers want new rules created to favour small cars being manufactured as the industry struggles to sell more expensive bigger models. Renault CEO Luca de Meo and Stellantis chairman John Elkann have urged the European Union to implement more favourable rules for small cars as the declining profitability of these cars could lead to plant … [Read more...]

Rally Hungary opens gravel events in ERC

8 May 2025

Hungary this week welcomes the second round of the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship, providing the 65-strong field their first experience of gravel. FIA European Rally Championship action switches to Hungary this weekend with the country preparing to host the first of three gravel events in a row from 9 - 11 May. Six years on from staging one of the … [Read more...]

Tradelines 7 May

7 May 2025

The innovative British designed and engineered Morris JE retro van with electric powertrain will be the subject of discussion at Autolink 25 next Tuesday in Leckwith Stadium, Cardiff. Inspired by the 1930s Morris J cv, production is scheduled to start in mid 2026 with both van and subsequently pickup and minibus derivatives having a one-tonne payload and … [Read more...]

Five minutes could overtake a century of motoring

6 May 2025

Almost three-quarters of motorists (72%) say they would switch to an electric car that offered 250 miles of range from five minutes of charging, according to new research. Technology capable of delivering this was recently unveiled by BYD, and in Startline’s May Used Car Tracker, 36% of respondents point out it’s almost as fast as refuelling with petrol and … [Read more...]

Put spring back into your car

5 May 2025

From lingering pet smells and stale food, to poorly maintained air conditioning and damp upholstery, odours that built up in your car over the colder months can become more noticeable as temperatures rise. In fact, Vertu has found that online searches for ‘car AC smells’ have surged by 181% in the past three months alone, suggesting many drivers are turning … [Read more...]

Spring clean your car for summer ahead

5 May 2025

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to check your motor is in top shape for the months ahead. In fact, searches for ‘car maintenance and repair near me’ have increased by 90% over the last three months, showing more drivers are taking car care seriously. To help drivers give their car some TLC, the experts at Vertu Motors have shared … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Skoda Kamiq SE L Edition

3 May 2025

Skoda has something for everyone in its family friendly range beginning with their baby suv, the Kamiq. Launched in 2019 as Skoda’s smallest suv, the Kamiq shares its floorpan with the Seat Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross, but offers more interior room. To maintain family resemblances, the Kamiq shares a similar face to the larger Skoda SUVs, the Karoq, Enyaq … [Read more...]

A third of drivers ignore tyre pressures

2 May 2025

Uswitch recently investigated the most commonly ignored car issues and why drivers are reluctant to fix them straight away. Continuing to drive a vehicle after identifying a fault can be a safety hazard and in serious cases even result in legal repercussions. Despite this, nearly three in five (57%) car owners admitted to driving their vehicle after … [Read more...]

Dealers win over “Agency” sales plan