Osian Pryce says that he is fully focused on continuing to close the gap at the top of the British Rally Championship, and recapture the lead as soon as possible, when he contests this weekend’s Voyonic Grampian Forest Rally Saturday 13 August. Osian and co-driver Noel O’Sullivan finished runner-up in the event last year, and as the highest placed returnees … [Read more...]
Retail News
InstaVolt raising public charging price
EV charging network InstaVolt has raising its price 15.7% to 66ppkWh from Monday. The rise from 57ppkWh applies to all payment types and the company says the steep rise is due to the enforced 20% VAT rate on public chargers compared to just 5% levied on domestic points. Other public point providers are expected to follow suit as the electric supply … [Read more...]
FRF Motors shine with motorshow
The South Wales motor show at Bridgend pulled in the crowds on Sunday. Nearly £190 was raised for the town's fire service benevolent fund thanks to the generosity of over 200 people who turned up at FRF Motors dealership on Western Avenue, Bridgend Industrial Estate, between the A48 and M4. The Mayor of Bridgend Martyn Jones opened the event hosted by … [Read more...]
Weird and wonderful world of car buyers exposed
The strangest, most disgusting and most memorable customer interactions with car dealers have been revealed. Before even meeting a customer, dealers must often field all manner of unusual questions. The strangest to be reported by used car buying platform CarGurus from the last 12 months included if a car would fit a medieval jousting pole, whether a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 August
ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years. The tyre and maintenance provider said the pandemic, which saw a rise in home delivery, as a contributory factor for soaring fleet demand and ATS Euromaster attends 9,000 jobs a month on average. The Car Wash Association has written to the … [Read more...]
Skoda Enyaq iV enhanced for 2023
ŠKODA is introducing a number of key specification and equipment enhancements to its award-winning ENYAQ iV range. The updates, which are part of the 2023 Model Year package, include enhancements to the infotainment system, updated battery management system and a revised set of option packages. All new ENYAQ iV models benefit from the latest version of … [Read more...]
Lexus join UK Motability Scheme
From this week, people with mobility needs will be able to access a Lexus vehicle through the UK’s Motability Scheme. The company is making its entry into the nationwide leasing programme with the new UX 250h F Sport Design, a recently launched version of its self-charging hybrid electric compact SUV that matches highly efficient performance with an extra … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 August
The RAC wants the Government to do a u-turn on ending the plug -in car grant. The incentive was ended this spring to encourage motorists to choose pure evs but after a disastrous summer of new car sales RAC EV spokesperson Simon Williams said, “ With high fuel prices and the overall cost of living continuing to bite, drivers are increasingly looking to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid Motion
Suzuki has a knack of bringing to market just what buyers want at the right time. It has built all manner of models including city cars, sports cars, lightweight offroaders and pickups and more recently SUVs which will not tip the bank balance into the red. Essentially applying good design and engineering but keeping it simple to reduce cost has paid … [Read more...]
Toyota Aygo X makes its mark in Wales
Car sales in Wales last month saw the Toyota Aygo X the best seller for the first time as it stood out in a declining market. While Ford never figured in the UK top ten last month it was again notiching up double success in Wales with Kuga and Puma in the top ten, revealed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Total Welsh registrations … [Read more...]
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