Author: Rhys Gregory

The Alpine A290 wins the prestigious 2025 Car of the Year title, awarded by the European COTY jury. This internationally recognised award crowns the first model of a new electric generation for the Alpine brand. The votes of 60 automotive journalists from 23 countries chose the winner. The Alpine A290 and Renault 5 E-Tech duo took first place with 353 points, succeeding the 2024 winner, the Renault Scénic E-Tech electric. “The Alpine team is very proud today to win the Car of the Year award from the COTY jury, for its A290, the brand’s first hot hatch. This award is…

Renault has unveiled the Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype, a modern reinterpretation of its iconic city car, featuring a reimagined interior that combines modularity with ingenuity. A Nod to the Original Twingo The prototype pays homage to the original Twingo’s minimalist design, incorporating a monovolume silhouette and playful lighting elements. Its compact footprint ensures agility in urban settings, while the five-door configuration enhances practicality. A fixed glass roof floods the spacious interior with natural light, embodying Renault’s “voitures à vivre” philosophy. Innovative Interior Design Inside, the Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype introduces several forward-thinking features: Flexible Seating: The rear seats can be…

Audi UK recorded 122,431 vehicle sales in 2024, placing the brand third in the overall market with a market share of 6.3 percent.  Despite challenging market conditions, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales remained strong, with a total of 24,216 BEVs sold in 2024 – equating to a record share of 20 percent of Audi UK’s overall sales. The Audi Q4 e-tron was the second best-selling BEV in the UK with 17,622 examples sold. Audi’s lineup of plug-in hybrid TFSI e models once again performed strongly with 12,399 sales. Combined with the number of BEVs, almost one in three new Audis…

Motorists risk paying thousands in car repair costs this winter, a study has found. Motorpoint asked over 2,000 UK car owners about their car cleaning habits and found that only 27% of drivers clean the exterior of their car often enough to prevent potential damage. Winter weather means that road salt, debris and mud can cause damage to vehicles if not cleaned off regularly, leaving many motorists at risk of repair costs stretching into the thousands. The data also showed that almost three quarters of motorists (73%) don’t clean their car as often as they should, despite 67% knowing that…

Rolls-Royce Commits Over £300 Million to Goodwood Expansion as 2024 Marks Historic Achievements Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled plans for an investment exceeding £300 million to expand its renowned manufacturing facility at Goodwood. This substantial financial commitment underscores the company’s dedication to producing some of the most complex, personalised, and valuable luxury motor cars in its history, as well as preparing for its transition to an all-battery electric vehicle (BEV) future. A Landmark Year for Rolls-Royce The year 2024 was marked by significant milestones for Rolls-Royce, with the introduction of four new models: the Cullinan Series II and Ghost Series…

Ever since it opened its doors in August last year, I’ve been itching to visit The Farmer’s Dog. Why? Because it’s owned by none other than Jeremy Clarkson! A pub run by the man who’s famously opinionated about everything—what’s not to love? Situated in the charming village of Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire, the pub was formerly known as The Windmill. With glowing reviews everywhere and everyone talking about how packed it always is, we knew we had to see what all the fuss was about. So, this January, we ticked it off our bucket list. The Drive There For…

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know all about the fierce yet friendly rivalry between my daughter and me when it comes to go-karting. (If not, check out our earlier escapades here: Family Rivalry on the Track: My Daughter vs Me at Teamsport Cardiff). So, it should come as no surprise that for my birthday this year, my daughter laid down a challenge: a head-to-head race to see if I’ve still got what it takes now that I’m a year older. We got up bright and early on a cold January Saturday, ready for our 9:40am session at Teamsport…

A new survey has revealed widespread support for stricter limits on new drivers, with 88% of Brits saying there should be additional measures for motorists who have just passed their test. The findings highlighted approval for rules like car type restrictions and passenger limits, reflecting growing public concern over road safety and a desire for increased regulation for new drivers. The research comes from Go.Compare car insurance, which asked 2,000 UK residents for their opinions through a survey. The results uncovered significant backing for increased limits on motorists who have just passed. The survey asked about restrictions like curfews and…

If you’ve ever tuned in to a traffic report in Wales, the chances are it’s mentioned the Heads of the Valleys road network. More often than not, it’s not good news: major delays, lengthy queues, or road traffic collisions. It’s a name synonymous with disruption and inconvenience, and for over two decades, it’s been a byword for roadworks. As someone who’s lucky enough to avoid the daily grind on this stretch of road, I can sympathise with the frustration of those who aren’t so fortunate. My encounters with it are sporadic, usually limited to passing through a junction while travelling…

Today, 2nd January, is my birthday, and I decided to celebrate it by ticking something off my bucket list. I finally visited the new Baffle Haus location in Bonvilston, just outside of Cardiff. It’s been on my radar for a while, and this was the perfect excuse to give it a try. For those unfamiliar, the Baffle Haus brand was founded by a group of motorbike enthusiasts, including none other than Wales rugby union star George North and cricketer Andrew Salter. Their original spot in Monmouthshire, The Cedars, has been a hit since it opened a few years ago. Towards…