The first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy is moving towards production next month. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October in Debrecen, Hungary, which is the newest and most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network. The cyber-attack on JLR business … [Read more...]
Mr Motorsport passes the chequered flag
As a tribute to mark the sad passing of legendary motorsport team manager Stuart Turner on Monday 8 September, we publish the following report of ‘An Evening with Stuart Turner’, hosted by Swansea Motor Club 14 April 2013 Almost 150 South Wales motor club members and business leaders were held enthralled for three hours on Wednesday 10 April, when renowned … [Read more...]
Long trips, best cars suggested
Whether it’s a weekend escape on winding country roads or a cross-country trek, new research from the temporary car insurance experts at Uswitch highlights the top car models built for long-distance journeys. To assess long-haul suitability, the UK’s most popular car models, based on registrations, were scored from one to 100 across three key criteria: … [Read more...]
Wales’ worst August car regs in UK
Welsh car dealers suffered the biggest drop in new car registrations across Britain. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders showed a 17.62% fall in registrations in Wales, down to 2,483 new cars in August. Nationally, the decline was 2.0% in August to a total of 82,908 units on the eve of the new plate appearing. Wales top … [Read more...]
Ogier’s dramatic comeback in WRC
Sébastien Ogier claimed victory on ueno Rally del Paraguay's inaugural running to strengthen his WRC title hopes and deliver Toyota its 102nd WRC win to equal Citroën's all-time record last Sunday. The eight-time world champion's triumph capped an extraordinary comeback week that began with him dropping almost 40 seconds to a tyre deflation on Friday but … [Read more...]
Big EV grants approved but Lotus cut workforce
The Government has rolled out details of the first electric vehicles to get the maximum grant in a drive to boost BEV sales, The first electric vehicles eligible for the £3,750 discount under the government's grant scheme will be Ford's Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier. Under the grant scheme, the discount applies to new eligible car models costing up to … [Read more...]
New car registrations slip to three-year low
The new car market stalled in July with registrations falling -5.0% to 140,154 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the weakest for the month since 2022 and some -10.8% lower than in pre-pandemic 2019, demonstrating the market’s volatility and wider economic setting. Demand from private and fleet buyers … [Read more...]
Sound advice to cut repair costs
A new study by the car selling experts at Autotrader reveals that whilst confidence under the bonnet is high in the UK, most drivers struggle to diagnose even basic mechanical problems, potentially risking costly repairs and even driving safety. A mysterious clunk, a sharp hiss, or a rhythmic rattle might seem minor for many motorists, but ignoring these … [Read more...]
Tänak & Evans go toe to metal in Finland this week
The tightest WRC battle in years heads to rallying's ultimate speed test as Secto Rally Finland (31 July - 3 August hosts round nine of the 2025 season this week. Ott Tänak arrives in Jyväskylä with the slenderest of leads - just one point ahead of Elfyn Evans following his runner-up finish on Delfi Rally Estonia earlier this month. Finland's legendary … [Read more...]
Manufacturers pouring money into registrations
Manufacturer and dealer incentives meant the UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5% above the same period last year, although the market remains -17.9% … [Read more...]
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