In Cardiff this weekend, cyclists will be joined by British BMX Flatland Champion Matti Hemmings for a ride starting at PedalPower at 2pm and finishing at Cardiff City Hall. They are part of a global bike ride under the Kidical Mass movement to promote riding and child safety expected to be supported by 100,000 people and Swansea hosted a rideout last weekend. New rail services will be launched … [Read more...]
Concerns of more lower speed limits around the corner
A Welsh Government Minister has refused to rule out more speed limit reductions on major roads after fighting off an opposition bid to scrap the 20mph default limit beginning Sunday. After losing the vote to Labour and Plaid Cymru members in the Senedd, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar, MS said, “Labour and Plaid Cymru refused to listen to public opinion, I sought … [Read more...]
Transport for Wales spending going off the rails
Transport for Wales has spent £14.2M on 40 consultants over two years at it rolls out its Metro project, but only six firms were registered in Wales, according to an investigation by Welsh Conservatives. The two-year spending spree included HR advice, management and IT assistance and the Tories say the initial £5 billion project is spiralling out of control and overdue. Commenting on the … [Read more...]
Sweet smell of success in Valleys
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has visited Energizer Auto UK in Ebbw Vale to celebrate a quarter of a century in the Valleys and reaffirm its partnership with the Welsh Government. The facility established in 1997 now employs 50 skilled staff producing more than 700 automotive fragrance and appearance products ranging from fuel additives to car wash products across 43 different countries. The … [Read more...]
Stopping the modern highwaymen & thieves
As the automotive and transport industries face some of the toughest challenges in recent years, a little known but immensely huge business is working behind the scenes to stop what is potentially the biggest threat of all, cybercrime. In 2019, working alongside Blaenau Gwent Council, the Welsh Assembly and the University of South Wales, Thales established a new National Digital Exploitation … [Read more...]
Cyber risks outlined to Wales’ automotive businesses
Cyber risks facing the automotive components suppliers in Wales will be covered in one of the presentations at this month's Autolink 2022 conference in Cardiff. Thales of Ebbw Vale will have two speakers covering the issues which can impact on the products, reputations and security as well as finances of parts and services suppliers in Wales with national and international … [Read more...]
Automotive business ponders new site in Ebbw Vale
The Welsh Government is investing £8.5 million in new industrial space in Blaenau Gwent aimed at attracting businesses to the area, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. A 50,000 sq ft industrial unit will be built at Rhyd y Blew, Ebbw Vale, in the Tech Valleys area. The modern building will form the first phase of a wider site masterplan, and help satisfy huge demand for such … [Read more...]
TVR begin Welsh factory preparations
TVR is pushing ahead with plans for its proposed car production plant near Ebbw Vale. Jones Brothers (Henllan) Ltd has been awarded the principal contract for a significant programme of works including replacement of the main building’s roof, the recladding of the building, extensive groundworks and also preparation of a prototype build area at the side of the intended main production area and … [Read more...]
Five companies interested in whole Ford Bridgend site
Five major international companies have expressed interest in taking over the whole of the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant site, it was revealed today, writes Robin Roberts. They are among 21 businesses who have asked for details of the 1.2M sqft site when Ford end production there in September, said Welsh Economy Minister Ken Skates after meeting the Ford Bridgend Task Force seeking future use of the … [Read more...]
Welsh TVR factory moves nearer completion
The TVR sports cars’ Welsh factory will be fitted out for assembly of its 200mph Griffith supercar, the company has told its enthusiastic owners’ club. West Wales-based Jones Brothers have been appointed to carry out the work on its site adjacent to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road and overlooking Ebbw Vale. In a statement, the TVR Car Club said it welcomed the positive news from Les Edgar at … [Read more...]