The number of people receiving penalty points on licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped 52% over just 12 months, reveals new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements … [Read more...]
Thompson dazzles in the fog
Russ Thompson put on a dazzling display in foggy conditions to score maximum Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship points on the Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Stages last Saturday in his GPM/PD Extinguishers/The Inn Collection Mitsubishi Evo 9. Co-driven by Stephen Link, the Clitheroe driver recovered from a wrong tyre choice in the morning to … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
The Kia EV3 is making a "soft" introduction throughout Welsh dealerships in a few weeks. The new BEV brings Kia's electric expertise to the smaller family car market and potential buyers can see and touch the newcomer in a series of events across Wales from the end of August to middle of September. Over 1,800 motorists have told Isuzu that they intend to … [Read more...]
Pryce returns to form and BRC contention in Wales
Osian Pryce put himself back into contention for a second Probite British Rally Championship title after a sensational win at the second round of the season, the Rallynuts Severn Valley Stages on Saturday. Pryce would give co-driver and best friend Rhodri Evans his very first overall rally win with a storming drive in his Michelin-shod Ford Fiesta Rally2, … [Read more...]
Probite British Rally Championship starts Saturday
The Probite Motorsport UK British Rally Championship roars back into life next weekend with a bumper entry list for the Legend Fires North West Stages, marking a thrilling return for the reinvigorated series. The opening round of the season has attracted a sensational lineup of top-flight crews, with former British champions, battling European and World … [Read more...]
End of the line is just the beginning for cleaners
False teeth, walking sticks and crutches. These are just some of the things found by Transport for Wales’ cleaners up at Holyhead depot as they go through the train to ensure everything is spick and span for customers. With October 18 marking National Thank Your Cleaner day, we took caught up with our team in the north to find out more about their … [Read more...]
Hirst holds onto championship lead
There was a dramatic end to the Plains Rally at the weekend. Defending Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally champion Matthew Hirst celebrated a third straight maximum points score of the 2023 season on the Plains Rally in his Pirelli-shod Delta Salvage/Witham Group Ford Fiesta R5 – although it was far from straightforward, as both he and arch-rival Perry … [Read more...]
Hirst aiming for triple on this week’s Plains Rally
Matthew Hirst will be aiming for his third straight 2023 Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship victory on Saturday's Plains Rally – although this time he’ll be without his regular co-driver Declan Dear, who is on his long-awaited honeymoon. The defending Welsh champion and 2022 Plains Rally winner will be partnered for the first time by Mark … [Read more...]
Rural Wales safest in UK for car theft
Motorists in West and Mid-Wales are the luckiest in Britain. Car theft analysis shows they are the least likely to have a vehicle stolen. DVLA statistics studied by insurer Confused.com reveals those living in Dyfed-Powys are the safest from vehicle theft, where just 22 per 100,000 cars are stolen. North Wales is only slightly worse with 37 per 100,000, … [Read more...]
Hirst cracks the Rallynuts Stages
Matthew Hirst and Declan Dear extended their lead in the 2023 Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship after scoring maximum points on the second round of the series, the Rallynuts Stages Rally on Saturday 15 April. It was a perfect day for rallying, with glorious sunshine and some of the best stages Wales has to offer in excellent condition – … [Read more...]
