Author: Rhys Gregory

A fleet of 50 individual electric vehicles are this week competing in the A-Z EV Rally 2024, travelling more than 1,400 miles throughout England and Wales and checking-in at strategic locations in alphabetical order. Y Gelli (Hay on Wye), will be the penultimate stop on the five-day rally with the electric vehicles (EV) making their final charge on Friday 5 July, before heading up to the ‘Zero Carbon’ Rhug Estate. The network of EV charging points across Powys is growing each year. Matt Perry, Powys County Council’s Chief Officer – Place explains: “Alongside a growing network of private EV charging…

Dick Lovett is delighted to announce the opening of their new state-of-the-art Porsche ‘Destination’ Centre in Newport. The new Centre will open to the public on Monday 13th May and will act as a replacement for Dick Lovett’s previous Porsche Centre in Cardiff. Their Cardiff Porsche Centre was a prominent feature of the local landscape for over 20 years, with the new Newport Centre looking to exceed the expectations of the community. The new Porsche ‘Destination’ Centre in Newport will span over 7,000m² across two storeys, providing the widest selection of pre-owned Porsche cars in Wales. The Centre will also…

On your marks, get set, go… The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans is back in Cardiff by popular demand. Monster Jam® roars back into Principality Stadium on Saturday 6th July for an adrenaline-charged day, where world champion athletes and their 12,000 pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Tickets go on sale this week, with Monster Jam Priority Customers able to purchase tickets from Wednesday 24th April, before tickets go on-sale to the general public on Friday 26th April. The fun begins before the event at the…

The 24-plate change boosted new-car registrations in March, according to SMMT figures. But private buyers have put the brakes on pure electric purchases and the car makers want Government incentives to be increased if it wants to meet emissions targets. March signals a twentieth month of consecutive growth for the automotive sector, a remarkable milestone for the industry, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK commenting on the latest SMMT new car registration figures. In March, a total of 317,786 new cars were registered,…

Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been published today (Friday, March 17) – exactly six months before default limit is applied across Wales. On September 17, the Welsh Government will introduce a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales. Restricted roads include where streetlights are placed no more than 200…

Tesla have become the dominant EV brand, but they’re facing fresh competition Since the launch of the Tesla Model 3 in 2019 the American manufacturer have become one of the most popular brands not only in the UK but worldwide. Landing on these shores with much anticipation, it could be argued that it was the Model 3’s arrival that really kick-started the EV revolution in the UK. Available on hugely affordable Tesla lease deals, it didn’t take long for them to become one of the best-selling electric cars on the market. Tesla followed that up with the equally successful Model…

Six years after the first car rolled off the assembly line and over 2 million units later, Tesla have announced a significant update to Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive. Model 3 played a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of electric cars by offering an accessible, high-performance, and technologically advanced option that appealed to a broader audience. It helped shift perceptions about electric vehicles from being seen as niche products to becoming more mainstream. This update brings more refinement, comfort and premiumness – inside and out – while staying true to its sleek, uncluttered design aesthetic.…

There are many myths surrounding driving in the UK, and sometimes it can be difficult to know what is true and what is not. To help, the team at The AA has looked to dispel some of the most common myths about driving in the UK, from driving with your interior lights on, to driving in Uggs. It’s very possible that at some point as a child, your parents told you that turning the car’s inside lights on while driving was a crime. However, you are not alone. The AA has revealed that Google searches for ‘is it illegal to…

Choosing a car colour is a matter of style, taste, and personal preference. While some drivers claim they don’t pay too much attention to a vehicle’s colour, most would probably skip a car painted in pink, orange, or turquoise. Research conducted in the UK by car history reporting platform carVertical has revealed that car colour has a direct impact on the time in which a vehicle is sold. Most drivers are pretty conservative and prefer monochromatic colours, such as white, black, or grey. However, this doesn’t mean that vehicles painted in the most popular colours will be sold in a…

Clocking the mileage of vehicles remains a common practice in the second-hand market. And even though buyers are getting more cautious about car-related scams, a new study by carVertical shows that the risk of buying a clocked vehicle is still very high. Odometer fraud doesn’t only mean high maintenance costs – it also significantly lowers a car’s value. With mileage fraud-related losses at an estimated €8.77 billion a year (according to a study by the European Parliamentary Research Service), it’s important to learn more about this costly issue. German cars are the most affected by mileage fraud Vehicle history company…