Around 1,200 jobs are going at McLaren. The group’s applied technology, automotive and racing businesses will be hit, the company said in a statement, as the cancellation of motorsport events, the suspension of manufacturing and retail activities around the world and reduced demand for technology solutions dashed the group’s revenue generating activities. Renault and Nissan have shelved plans … [Read more...]
Virus spreads to car sales in Wales
Coronavirus chaos hit the Welsh new car market with devastating effect last month. The traditional leaders and also rans have been swept away and replaced by many unexpected models. The successes included supercars in the sales chart compiled by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Dealers who managed to take advance orders for new models and get them registered in the first two … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest; Peugeot 2008 GT Line PT 130 manual
With over a million Peugeot 2008 models made since launch in 2013, it was already a success before the new second generation was announced at the end of 2019, writes Robin Roberts. But in just a few months a lot has changed as the world copes with the coronavirus pandemic and Peugeot is like all makers struggling to get its newcomer into showrooms and drivers’ hands. It has … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 March
Buses have joined trains in Wales giving free transport to NHS staff during the coronavirus outbreak. It's all part of a £69M subsidy to public transport operators faced with decimation in demand by the public banned from travelling unless on essential journeys. The RAC has published a set of answers to questions being asked by drivers following the coronavirus outbreak. You can see the … [Read more...]
Innovation will influence exhibits at CV show
With a strong move towards electrification alongside the full range of road transport, distribution and logistics supply businesses attending the Commercial Vehicle Show, a host of innovative powertrain options will be unveiled to the public at the NEC Birmingham, 28-30 April 2020. The UK-based manufacturer LEVC will display its new all-electric van for the first time to the public at CV Show. … [Read more...]
Newcomers 14 February
The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster two-seater has been added to the range from £126,950. It joins the Coupe with a 4.0 litre 510ps V8 engine and 8sp automatic ZF gearbox giving 0-60mph in 3.7sec and maximum 190mph and its fabric roof operates in 7 secs. Audi is moving to make its growing EV and PHEV ranges ever more accessible through new models like the e-tron 50, which is now available … [Read more...]
Middle of the road motoring review 2019
With the chaos that is politics I’m steering away in this end of year motoring review from such things although, of course, how the domestic car industry survives when we are out of the EU is very worrying for GB Plc., writes David Miles. If politics weren’t bad enough the car industry has for a long while been wrestling with new WLTP emission and more accurate fuel consumption legislation which … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 October
The first electric Mazda MX-30 will go on sale in Britain in about 15 months. The five-door model will have a range between recharges of about 125 miles. A pure battery-powered Lexus will be unveiled next year, the company revealed at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. It is part of a new product offensive which will also include petrol electric hybrids and Toyota, Nissan and Honda said at the show … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
South Wales Police are cracking down on illegal off-road motor cycles. Special patrols working with other agencies are targeting known trouble spots but still want residents to help by passing on details of riders, machines, locations and garages where they may be kept together with any video or camcorder footage. More than 880,000 people over 60s in Wales use Welsh Government’s free bus travel … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 508 SW GT BlueHDi 180
The new Peugeot 508 SW five door five seater estates have recently come to market with prices starting from £26,845 but the wide range of engine choices and specification levels plus options can push the price up to almost £41,000, writes David Miles. The new estate compliments the award winning 508 Fastback, a five door, five seater hatchback range launched last year. Both body … [Read more...]
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