BYD Auto plans to build a US$1bn electric vehicle assembly plant in Turkey to target the domestic and European markets and circumvent EU proposed tariffs which would have pushed up prices by nearly half. The Chinese car maker has already announced a factory it will build in Hungary as it pushes expansion outside its home country and both investments will … [Read more...]
Ford Turkey battery plant is a non-starter
Ford and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution have scrapped plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Turkey after their local partner Koc Holding withdrew from the project. Koc Holdings said it was pulling out of the deal due to concerns over the rate of EV adoption in Europe and timing of the project in view of the current economic slowdown in … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 August
Proposals for a new business park adjacent to Cardiff Airport on Model Farm, Rhoose approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council have been criticised by local residents. Vale Communities Unite say the project advanced by insurers Legal and General will increase traffic on local roads and goes against Welsh Government announcements to combat climate change after it … [Read more...]
Wales’ forests rallying agreement signed
Motorsport UK and Natural Resources Wales have signed a new access agreement to allow competitive four-wheeled rallying for the next three years until 2023. For decades, NRW’s forests have played host to a range of motorsport, working effectively with Motorsport UK to stage events at every level of the sport, from grassroots to the iconic Wales Rally GB – … [Read more...]
Carlos Ghosn’s fate was engineered, claims newspaper
Fired Nissan boss and fugitive from justice Carlos Ghosn was set up by directors of the Japanese car company, it is claimed in a media report this week. The National, a Middle East paper which covers Lebanon where Mr Ghosn is now living, claims there is now some evidence to support his claim. According to people familiar with what happened and previously … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 January
The Welsh Government is considering changing the law under its powers to fine registered vehicle keepers if anyone inside is seen throwing litter onto the roads. Currently the person throwing the litter can be fined but it’s proved difficult to trace them and enforce the law, so the change will result in an automatic fine after photographic evidence has … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Part of Newport Road, Cardiff will be closed from saturday night to permit filming of stunt scenes in a new movie. The closure over two days will be infront of the Mercure Hotel and diversions will be signposted but motorists should plan for delays, particularly on monday commuting times. Edinburgh Marina Holdings has established itself as a pioneer … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC EX Hatchback
The UK market has been the largest for Honda sales in Europe accounting for over a third of their 100,000 new cars sold in the EU and Civic has been an icon, writes David Miles. But the World changes, sales fluctuate, the public seems to want SUVs not conventional hatchbacks or saloons, electrification and hybrid are fashionable words and, yes Brexit has … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 January
A GT Sport Nav+ model has been added to the revised Mazda CX-5 range of 2WD and AWD models with petrol or diesel engines. All models now come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together with revised suspension but the new trim includes real wood and satin chrome fascia highlights, new interior lights and 19-inch bright alloys. Almost one-in-three new … [Read more...]
Three-way fight looms in WRGB forests
The dramatic battle for this year’s FIA World Rally Championship has reached fever pitch as the series heads for a spectacular showdown in Wales. With Estonian ace Ott Tänak scoring back-to-back wins in Finland and on Sunday in Germany, a titanic three-way tussle is in prospect when the WRC arrives on these shores next month for Wales Rally GB 4-7 … [Read more...]
