Author: Rhys Gregory

JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion is not just a motorsport event; it’s a celebration of community, education, and sustainability. In the lead-up to the rally weekend on 30 August to 01 September, 2024, the event organisers have been actively engaging with local schools and communities to foster a spirit of involvement and excitement. JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion team has been actively visiting schools across Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and has launched a competition for schools to win up to £1,000 to spend on environmental projects. There is also a competition for children to design one of the rally cars that will take…

Residents of Cardiff will soon be able to purchase and service their cars in Scandinavian style with the opening of a new seven-million-pound store. Work is close to completion at the brand-new Mon Motors Volvo Cars Cardiff store at Cardiff Gate, which is set to officially open its doors on Monday 9 September. The store, which is being moved from its current temporary premises on Hadfield Road, will feature Volvo’s signature lounge area, complete with luxurious Scandinavian furniture. Customers will have the option to relax while their car is looked after or work while they wait, thanks to the free…

Great Britain star Dan Bewley is determined to rocket up the FIM Speedway Grand Prix standings after leading an historic home one-two in the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff on Saturday. Bewley topped the podium at Principality Stadium for the second time in three seasons – extending his astonishing 100-percent Speedway GP final record to four wins from four. It was a night that will live in British speedway legend after his GB teammate Robert Lambert finished second to complete the first British one-two in the history of Speedway GP. Bewley becomes the seventh different winner of…

I recently had the pleasure of attending my first Cardiff Mini Club event in the summer – and what an experience it was! This event marked the biggest gathering for the club since the Covid era, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. From the stunning Minis to the scenic drives, there was no shortage of excitement throughout the day. The Start of an Adventure The day began bright and early, with a few fellow Mini enthusiasts meeting at Cardiff Gate Services. There’s something quite special about watching a convoy of Minis heading out together, and we definitely turned some heads as…

With more than 90% of road traffic accidents coming down to human error, the importance of autonomy and its safety benefits cannot be overlooked. As the industry moves into a new era of autonomous driving technologies, safety benchmarks and standards are evolving, forcing car companies to adopt new technologies to keep their cars competitive. IDTechEx’s report “Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044” provides market outlooks for the next twenty years. Levels of autonomy Autonomy in vehicles can look different depending on the SAE level, varying from 0 to 5. Level 0 is now largely a thing of the past, with…

The FIA European Rally Championship will return to Wales for the first time in 28 years as the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion returns this year with an exciting new route covering the stunning landscapes of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Powys. Taking place from 30 August to 1 September, 2024, the event will attract top competitors from across the world, with an extended and demanding route that will offer both participants and spectators an unforgettable experience. Spectators are invited to join the action and community festivities. Key viewing areas and fan zones will be set up along the route. For details on…

Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22nd September 2024, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the Pembrey lap record in 1988, less known however is that the team returned five years later to test a ‘stretched’ McLaren MP4/8B powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine. On this day Senna recorded an incredible time of 40.60 secs which remains the fastest lap around the Pembrey Circuit…

The UK new car market has hit the half year million motors mark for the first time in five years, after new car registrations rose in June by a modest 1.1% to reach 179,263 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. As a result, so far in 2024, 1,006,763 new cars have been registered, up 6.0% on the previous year but still down -20.7% on 2019. June’s market growth was driven primarily by the fleet sector, where uptake rose by 14.2%, while private retail demand fell for the ninth consecutive month, down -15.3%. Retail buyers accounted for fewer than four…

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…