The new Audi A7 Sportback is available to order for April delivery from £54,940. The four models have the latest styling , enhanced electronics and infotainment, mild hybrid powertrain in Sport or S Line trims and choice of 3.0 litre petrol or diesel engines. Passengers across Wales can now benefit from free Wi-Fi on all Arriva Trains Wales thanks to … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 February
The Confused.com London Motor Show will be hosting the world’s first Tesla-based producton Shooting Brake by QWest of Norfolk. Carbon fibre coachbuilding specialist QWest will touch down at the “automotive event of the year” from 17-20 May armed with its latest creation, which is based on the reputable Model S (90D) and to which it adds over 7cuft of … [Read more...]
Pothole damage to cars is rising, says RAC
RAC patrols attended 11% more breakdowns that could be attributed to potholes in the last quarter of 2017 than in 2016, according to the RAC’s Pothole Index. A total of 2,830 RAC individual member breakdowns were logged between October and December 2017 where vehicles had broken down due to damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 January
With the iconic Corsa reaching 25 years on the UK market this year, Vauxhall is starting the party early by offering one year’s free insurance and five years’ zero per cent Flexible Finance with no minimum deposit to all buyers of the best-selling supermini. Open to drivers aged 21 to 75, the offer is available on Corsa Energy and Limited Edition models … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 January
New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated days of the calendar, and no doubt UK drivers were very much looking forward to clinking a drink or two when the clock struck midnight. But, a word of warning to party-goers, research by Confused.com found more drink-drivers have been caught on New Year’s Day for the past four years, more than any other date in … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 December
As Aston Martin nears completion of its St Athan plant, it has recommissioned its historic Newport Pagnell factory. The old factory will be home to Aston Martin Works heritage and restoration service and it will produce 25 DB4 GT models, 60 years after they first rolled out of the doors. Drivers will be making 11.5m separate festive getaway trips … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Around five million drivers believe they have got behind the wheel while over the limit at least once in the past year, according to the RAC. In total 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned by the RAC say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late night drinking session and the … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 December
Petrol and diesel rose by more than 2p a litre in November taking the average price of both fuels to their most expensive for three years, new RAC Fuel Watch data shows. A litre of unleaded went up from 118.43p to 120.78p (2.35p) and diesel from 120.96p to 123.18p (2.22p) as a result of oil spending the whole month above the $60 a barrel mark and the cost … [Read more...]
M4 “horror” crash example to all, says RAC
The RAC has taken the unusual step of releasing photographs of an horrific accident which occurred on the westbound hard-shoulder of the M4 to draw attention to the significant risk of breaking-down on the motorway. There have been two tragic motorway fatalities this year of roadside operators – one on the M25 and one on the M69. This latest serious … [Read more...]
Fragile network contributes to jams
The latest roads congestion report by Inrix this week has highlighted the growing problem through the UK. RAC roads policy spokesman Nick Lyes said, “Congestion is a major cause of frustration for motorists and delays undoubtedly have a significant negative impact on the UK’s economy. “We now have record numbers of vehicles and a road network that … [Read more...]
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