Wales has one of the quietest roads in Britain. Department of Transport said the A481 between Builth Wells and the A44 north of Llanfiangel nant Melan is the least used in Wales and was second only in traffic to the A897 in the Scottish Highlands, Avis reports. Bus lane offences and fines have risen in Cardiff. In May, 6,855 tickets were issued, … [Read more...]
Retail News
Kia UK make voluntary recall on safety
Kia UK is voluntarily recalling all Soul and Soul EV vehicles produced between 18 January 2014 and 30 September 2015, as a precautionary measure. This is due to a potential fault which, in extreme circumstances, could cause the steering to fail. Through ongoing monitoring of field data, Kia Motors has determined that an adhesive with insufficient … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars in the U.S. up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion (£6.9 billion) settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week. VW will provide cash payments worth between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on the vehicle’s age and other … [Read more...]
Recalls hit record but few buyers check
Car makers issued a record number of recalls last year. In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall reporting faulty models. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider HPI reveals that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of the vehicle they … [Read more...]
Big shake up for small cars in Europe
The small car market in Europe is facing a shake up. Volkswagen Group will stop producing more than 40 car models as part of a new strategy, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported. VW said last week it would invest billions of euros in electric cars, ride-hailing and automated driving to become a world leader in green transport by 2025 as it reshapes … [Read more...]
Fiat unveil pickup, new van and MB push deals
FIAT Professional has announced pricing and specification details of the new Fullback pickup ahead of its UK launch on 4 July. Engineered to meet the broad needs of business users – both professional and recreational - the new FIAT Professional Fullback offers the kind of flexibility and dependability its name suggests: A fundamental playing position … [Read more...]
Sellers admit to lying to get rid of a vehicle
According to online vehicle purchasing company SellCar, almost 1 in 5 owners have admitted to lying in order to shift the vehicle. Some of the lies that have been told by those wanting a quick sale include those about the brakes to the tyres to the mileage and even the car history, with 45% of those admitting they just wanted to get the sell. It seems … [Read more...]
Wales cheapest for some cars in the UK
Wales is the cheapest place in Britain to buy some cars, says cap hpi. It looked at 700,000 pieces of used car data including prices, mileage and models and found a BMW 3 Series was less in Wales than anywhere else in the UK. But it wasn’t the cheapest for a Ford Fiesta and one of the most expensive places to purchase a Nissan Qashqai or Audi … [Read more...]
Dealers safety move welcomed
The latest initiative by the Retail Motor Industry Federation to address road safety concerns as a result of the DVLA’s introduction of a monthly direct debit to pay road tax has been welcomed by analysts at cap hpi. Whilst the move to help UK motorists spread motoring costs is greatly welcomed, research from cap hpi reveals that the new service is … [Read more...]
Brits spend most on their cars
British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair. That’s according to a new report – the first official industry analysis of the UK automotive aftermarket – published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The report, The Importance of the … [Read more...]
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