Motors
Don’t be left tyred out by buying part worn
Recent convictions of retailers across the country have once again highlighted the potential risks unsuspecting motorists take when buying part worn tyres. Cases in Scotland revealed how dangerous and illegal tyres were being sold to the public following investigations by Trading Standards and TyreSafe. In each instance, the retailers faced stiff penalties and fines totalling…
Read MoreKadjar is the fastest selling used car in Scotland
The Renault Kadjar (2018 petrol manual) has been named February’s fastest selling used car in Scotland, flying off forecourts. Proving that sports utility vehicles (SUV) are fast becoming the UK’s favourite, this is the third consecutive month that an SUV has taken the top spot as the fastest selling used car. And consumers are happy…
Read MoreSmall Scottish town takes the car buying crown
A small town just outside Glasgow has been crowned as Scotland’s capital of internet car buying. Visitors to online motor retail specialist BuyaCar.co.uk from Portland, in Dorset – with a population of around 5000 – are more likely than anyone else to purchase a car after visiting the site. It’s the latest evidence of a…
Read MoreState-of-the-art car showroom is now open
A new state-of the-art Suzuki showroom has opened its doors in Glasgow. The unveiling of the contemporary Henrys Suzuki dealership on Titwood Road (G41) close to the city centre, follows a significant £800,000 investment by the family-owned automotive retail group which has been serving motorists in Scotland for over 70 years. The existing standalone premises…
Read MoreUK limited edition Discovery to mark 30 years
Land Rover is to mark the 30th anniversary of its Discovery with a limited-edition exclusively for UK customers. Based on the Discovery Sd6 SE, the ‘Anniversary Edition’ features 22” wheels, fixed panoramic glass roof, privacy glass, a 380W MeridianTM sound system and a choice of metallic paint as standard. A total of 400 Anniversary Editions…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep you safe with winter driving
Scotland has been hit by snow today, with a heavy snowfall in the west of Scotland this morning. The snowy weather will test the skills of UK drivers this week, says car manufacturer, SEAT, with sub-zero temperatures expected in most regions. Adverse weather conditions, poor visibility and very low temperatures usually cause a spike in…
Read MoreScots keep their calm when they’re on the road
Scots drivers are among the least stressed in the UK. A third of Brits regularly drive while stressed – and half of them believe other motorists are to blame, a study has found. The research was conducted by insurers Swinton Group, which has teamed up with road safety charity IAM RoadSmart on a campaign to…
Read MoreDisappointing numbers as new car sales drop
New car sales in the UK dropped in 2018 – for the second year in a row. The UK new car market declined by -6.8% in 2018, with annual registrations falling for a second year to 2,367,147 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A -5.5% decline in…
Read MoreWhat was the best selling car in Scotland in 2018?
Vauxhall was the largest selling manufacturer in Scotland in 2018, according to figures released today by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. The manufacturer has been number one in the region for the last 11 years. Vauxhall sold 20,778 cars in Scotland last year, accounting for 11.1 per cent of the market. With over 5000 sold…
Read MoreDrop in the number of new cars being produced
Fewer cars were built in the UK in October than the same period 12 months ago. UK car manufacturing fell 9.8% in October, with 15,255 fewer units produced compared with the same month a year ago, according to data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Market turbulence at home and…
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