SMMT analysis published today reveals the scale of Wales’ contribution to UK Automotive, with the sector directly supporting 7,000 jobs – representing one in 20 UK automotive workers – sustaining skilled livelihoods and generating £477 million for the economy. The findings come as senior leaders from industry, Welsh Government and the defence sector gather … [Read more...]
Tesla sweep to top in strong June registrations
The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June, with registrations rising 11.4% to reach 213,166 units in the best performance for the month since 2019, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, but which warned of problems ahead for the sector. Growth was recorded across all sectors, with registrations by private buyers up 12.5%, … [Read more...]
Toyota WRC team eye home win – again
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team have their sights on another home victory at Rally Japan, the seventh round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, taking place this week 28-31 May. The team return to Japan looking to conclude what has so far been a successful first half of the WRC campaign, including five wins from the opening six rallies. They lead … [Read more...]
EVs biggest targets for mileage clocking
New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical shows electric models are now the most commonly clocked cars in the UK, with 3% of those checked showing evidence of mileage tampering. That puts EVs ahead of diesel cars (2.8%), petrol cars (2.5%) and hybrids (2%) and comes at a time when many households are looking for ways to cut motoring costs by … [Read more...]
Toyota return to Portugal for WRC honours
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team return to gravel action on Rally Portugal 7-10 May, aiming to continue their unbeaten run in 2026. The team have won all five FIA World Rally Championship events so far this season, including most recently a 1-2-3-4 finish on the asphalt roads of the Rally Islas Canarias. This result extended their lead in the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota like to have a finger in every pie and has cooked up something for the compact MPV or SUV buyers, the Urban Cruiser. It is the second generation Urban Cruiser it developed along with Suzuki and this time it has gone full-electric as Toyota wants to offer buyers a selection of power sources which fulfil their needs in different markets. The range in … [Read more...]
Toyota on-song at Rally Islas Canarias
Sébastien Ogier won the Rally Islas Canarias at the weekend in a 1-2-3-4 finish for Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team, the culmination of a thrilling battle between the team’s drivers. From the start last Thursday, the GR YarisRally1 was the dominant car on the asphalt roads of Gran Canaria, winning all of the event’s 17 stages. There was little to … [Read more...]
UK suppliers wanted for British car makers
The UK automotive industry could unlock a £4.6 billion boost to domestic manufacturing by the end of the decade, as car makers ramp up requirements for British-built components amid the transition to electric vehicles, according to new analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It shows demand for UK sourced automotive parts … [Read more...]
Government EV promise will short-circuit, says analyst
A new analysis shows that the government's promise to deliver 300,000 EV chargepoints by 2030 will fall short by nearly 130,000 based on last year's growth rate. It raises concerns over whether the UK's charging failures are one of the factors driving manufacturers away from the market. Honda has scrapped three forthcoming electric models, absorbing a £12 … [Read more...]
Toyota sweep to yet another Safari WRC win
Takamato Katsuta and co-drover Aaron Johnston achieved their first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) victory yesterday at the Safari Rally Kenya, continuing Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team’s (TGR-WRT) unbeaten run on the epic event. Katsuta becomes only the second Japanese driver to win a WRC round after Kenjiro Shinozuka’s victories in the early … [Read more...]
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