The Winter ‘Crash Season’ looms as data reveals 12% rise in older driver casualties. With the government proposing significant changes to how older motorists are licensed, new data from LeaseCar provides a timely look at this expanding demographic, revealing a complex picture of road safety and insurance costs. The potential policy updates, which … [Read more...]
JLR workers and suppliers get BEN help
As JLR prepares a slow, gradual return to production after the six-week shutdown following a cyber attack on its systems in August, thousands of supply chain staff and families facing weeks without pay are urged to contact Ben’s bespoke helpline to access support. The Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund is offering bespoke support to the thousands of … [Read more...]
TfW says it still has much to improve
We know there is still much to improve and remain focused on improving rail performance, Transport for Wales has stated following criticism of its services. Its statement came after the operator was shown to have one of the worst reliability records in Britain with cancellations well above the British average and an MS suggested Cardiff Council should … [Read more...]
Motorists cough up £627M in Clean Air zones
Over £627 million has been generated by clean air and low emission zones throughout the UK, with almost 200,000 PCNs given out per month on average, amounting to over 11 million since the zones first began, according to Choice Quote insurance. London launched its Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019, initially covering inner London, before, expanding to cover … [Read more...]
Cardiff must rule out a commuter tax, says opponent
Cardiff Council must rule out a commuter tax which it has discussed since 2023, said a prominent Welsh Tory. Andrew RT Davies has called for Cardiff Council to rule out a “commuter tax” after Cardiff MS Jenny Rathbone last week suggested that one way to “encourage” more people to use trains was to introduce congestion charging and said that Cardiff … [Read more...]
Simple ways to raise your car’s value
With used car sales now being 9% higher than any other period throughout the year it is the perfect time for drivers to list their motor, find a buyer, and do so quickly! However, as small signs of wear and tear can make a vehicle seem neglected, giving buyers the upper hand to negotiate the price down. This can be a common worry for those looking to sell … [Read more...]
Majority of drivers want controversial kerbside charging
Nearly nine out of 10 people (88%) support government plans for "charging gullies" which allow residents in terraced houses to charge electric cars at home by running cables under pavements. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 62% think the move will make it practical for people in terraces to buy an electric car and 37% that it will … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 September
The first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy is moving towards production next month. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October in Debrecen, Hungary, which is the newest and most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network. The cyber-attack on JLR business … [Read more...]
EV grants useful boost say dealers
Almost half of dealers (48%) say the government’s new electric car grants will provide a “useful boost” for the electric car market. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 43% believe anything that makes electric cars more accessible is a good idea, and 27% say that it is positive the scheme favours UK-built models. However, 40% say lack of … [Read more...]
Supermarkets stocking up power points
Supermarkets are stacking up on electric charging points. The number of electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) in the last 18 months, according to new data analysed by Zapmap and the RAC. Between January 2024 and June 2025, UK supermarkets added 1,001 EV charge points at 260 locations, with the total number of … [Read more...]
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