A more advanced and technically refined Ford Mustang for Europe has been unveiled. It features enhanced 450PS 5.0V8 engine with 10-speed automatic, revised suspension, safety systems and improved equipment but it will be at least six months before the new series hits European roads. PSA will share its EV knowledge and experience with newly acquired Opel/ Vauxhall for future vehicles. On … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 September
The Hummingbird Bike engineered by Prodrive is the world’s lightest folding bike and is now on sale from £3,495. The bike has been in development for more than 18 months and is the British motorsport and advanced technology group’s first venture into cycling, weighs just 6.9 kg and has a unique three-step folding mechanism, which allows the bike to be collapsed in just five seconds. As … [Read more...]
Petrol to cost more than diesel very soon, says RAC
The RAC is warning to drivers to expect a hike in unleaded petrol prices on the forecourt in the coming days. It’s largely a result of Storm Harvey in the southern United States which has knocked out production sites and led to a global shortage. The price of a litre of petrol could rise by up to 4p per litre, which would take the average price of the fuel above 121p per litre – a price not … [Read more...]
Changing trends in travel highlighted, says RAC
The National Travel Survey gives us an eye-opening view on the long-term changing trends in travel across the UK, says the RAC, “The number of young people learning to drive is clearly decreasing, with the main reasons given for this being a lack of interest in driving and the cost,” said an RAC roads policy spokesman. “ While the cost of learning to drive is significant, the spiralling cost … [Read more...]
More vehicles damaged by potholes, says RAC
Pothole pollution is getting worse on our roads. The quality of the UK’s roads may be worsening according to data from the RAC’s Pothole Index which shows there has been a 31% increase in pothole-related faults attended by its patrols in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year. Between April and June RAC patrols went to the rescue of 3,565 motorists whose … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 July
More young people are applying for provisional licences but fewer going on to get full licences, says the RAC after looking at DVLA data. There has been a 13% decline in tests taken over the previous 12 months but it’s a massive 29% down since 2007. The Wales economic committee wants priority given to easing congestion to ensure better bus services. It has told the Welsh Government that … [Read more...]
Run for the sun begins this weekend
The end of school term will spark the traditional Great British summer holiday getaway this weekend with 8.7m heading away from Friday through to Sunday. Data from RAC Traffic Watch shows the peak of the weekend’s travel will be on Saturday 22 July with 3.4m heavily laden vehicles making a dash for it. Friday will see 2.5m cars vie for road space with commuters while Sunday will have more … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
The new 1.2 litre Fiat Panda City Cross is the latest addition to the Panda family, with two-wheel-drive and urban crossover looks, all for a city car price of £12,995. The 69hp Panda City Cross is a true urban crossover with an off-road look, at an affordable price building on the style of the Panda Cross 4x4, using body-coloured front and rear bumper inserts and side mouldings and … [Read more...]
Government EV plans are short of range, says RAC
Drivers will be let down by Government proposals outlined to Parliament this morning, according to the RAC. Reacting to announcements made as part of today's Queen's Speech at the Houses of Parliament, RAC chief engineer David Bizley said, “While more electric vehicle charging points are welcome, the proposals are rather unambitious and do not include plans for more charging points in places … [Read more...]
Pump prices fall as holidays approach
Fuel price cuts have been announced by filling station owners and it's particularly good news for diesel drivers. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “This is excellent news for motorists just as summer has finally arrived. It should now encourage every other retailer to follow suit and lead to a much-needed ‘price cut’ chain reaction across the country. “While the value of the pound has … [Read more...]