Posts Tagged ‘cars’
‘Castle of Light’ trail opens in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH’S “Castle of Light” trail was switched on over the weekend by a couple chosen through a public vote. Maurice and Julia Maguire, who own Majestic Wedding Cars Edinburgh, were joined by Rex, the castle’s lion rampant mascot, to switch on the castle’s illuminations. The light trail tells the story of Edinburgh Castle, stretching back…
Read MoreOn the eleventh day of Christmas… Murthly Estate
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of corporate hire. If you’re looking for somewhere really special for your business event, Murthly Estate is the place to be. Base your event at Murthly Castle, which is completely private and surrounded by a walled garden and extensive tree-lined avenues.…
Read MoreScots don’t like the idea of driverless cars
Only 19% of people in Scotland feel comfortable with the idea of travelling in a driverless car, the lowest level in the UK, according to a new opinion poll from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The poll found that 70% of Scots are unhappy with the thought of being an occupant in an autonomous vehicle, with most…
Read MoreThe ideal read when you’re going on holiday
When writer Paul Stewart heads to the Italian town of Montalcino to finish his book, it seems like the perfect escape in My Italian Bulldozer. On landing, however, things take a turn for the worse when he discovers his hired car is nowhere to be found. With no other cars available, it looks like Paul…
Read MoreMarking the Mini’s diamond anniversary
The 60th birthday of the Mini takes place this year, and it’s being celebrated in Scotland this summer. The central theme of this year’s Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic is The Year of the Mini. The BVAC are delighted to celebrate 60 years of this much-loved small car in a big way at their annual…
Read MoreVauxhall is Scotland’s biggest selling 19-plate car
Vauxhall was the largest-selling manufacturer in Scotland in the crucial 19-plate month of March. That’s according to figures released by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. Vauxhall sold 4,484 cars in Scotland last month, accounting for 12.5 per cent of the market. Corsa was Scotland’s best-selling car with sales of 1,690. Stephen Norman, Vauxhall’s group managing…
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 MoreFords are top of the Scots – the rest prefer a Nissan
Scots flew in the face of the rest of the UK when it came to buying cars last year. While the Nissan Qashqai was the pick of the cars with Motorpoint customers in 2018, in Glasgow, Ford was the manufacturer of choice with customers. New figures from the independent car retailer, which has a network…
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 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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