Following a relatively mild November so far, forecasters have warned that the cold weather coming in from the east might bring sleet and snow to parts of the UK. With temperatures likely to drop below freezing, reaching as low as -2, in parts of country, Green Flag is predicting a staggering 44,800 breakdowns to occur in the run up to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 October
The eagerly awaited Volvo V60 Cross Country will be in showrooms early next year from £38,270. The all-wheel-drive model has specific 18-inch alloys, extra bodywork protection, hill descent control and an off-road mode for severe terrain but its also one of the last to get the 190bhp 2.0 D4 diesel engine and eight speed gearbox. The Vauxhall Corsa … [Read more...]
Diesel sales collapsing across Europe
Disaffection towards diesel engine cars is spreading all over Europe, said the International Energy Agency. The market share of diesel cars in the European Union fell to 36.5 percent in the first half of 2018 from 42.5 percent in the first half of 2017, reported the IEA. Sales declined by 16 percent to 3.12 million units, with Britain sinking to 30 … [Read more...]
Outdoor skills test today’s children
Outdoor skills are dying out. That’s the feedback given to pollsters for Vauxhall, which are launching their newest family friendly model, the Combo Life with its 1355 litres of boot-space. In an age where children spend more time roaming their screens than the outside – over 50 per cent of parents say their children have no outdoor skills, according to … [Read more...]
Big Data helps pick future classics
Used car buyers with a keen eye for an investment could benefit from a new online tool that reveals the cars that are appreciating and could become collectors’ items and there are a few surprises. ‘Future classics’ created by automotive data and valuations expert HPI is an online site that allows users to find out which cars are likely to appreciate in … [Read more...]
Slovakian aid to JLR given green light by EC
JLR has been cleared of receiving illegal EU money for its new assembly plant in Nitra, Slovakia. The European Commission said yesterday it concluded that Slovakia’s £110.6 million of investment aid to Jaguar Land Rover was in line with EU State aid rules. The Commission said public support for the British carmaker to build in the Nitra region was … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall CrosslandX 130ps
With a third of all new European sales going to the SUV market it’s a sector no car-maker can ignore and Vauxhall is going for it big and small time with its new models. The Crossland X introduced as an urban SUV with front wheel drive only and with a low waistline and big windows to help navigate town traffic, while the … [Read more...]
Newcomers to watch….
The Abarth 124GT shown at Geneva last spring is now available to order. Just 50 will be imported from £33,625 with distinctive carbon fibre roof, 17-inch OZ wheels, Bose sound system and adaptive front headlights. The new VW Touareg has secured top marks for safety from Euro NCAP crash tests. It is the flagship of their range and offers … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 August
Aston Martin is preparing to sell shares in its business, which includes the new car assembly plant in St Athan, west of Cardiff. After years of sustained losses, Aston Martin is expected to float on the London Stock Exchange in a few weeks and analysts say it could be valued at £5 Billion. Cardiff and Vale College is offering a series of auto-repair … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 August
As many as 14.4m cars are expected to take to the country’s major roads from today to bank holiday Monday, according to research of drivers’ intentions conducted by the RAC and INRIX. Some 11.2m people plan to get away but another 3.2m say they will are at present undecided as to which day they will be travelling on. With families across the UK keen … [Read more...]
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