Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

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,…