The Kia Soul EV was the first modern zero emission model from the Korean manufacturer, one of the earliest compact electric cars and that experience has been put to good use. Originally, the Soul Maxx zero emissions model of 2019 was affected by the pandemics but with that behind us the new third general Soul EV is poised to sweep up sales. The original … [Read more...]
Coastal communities cut off by Welsh Government
Communities in Ceredigion are concerned about the lack of public transport provision available to access their coast path, claim Welsh Conservatives. "With no regular bus service, many fear this is putting visitors off," said Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS. "Another corner of Wales is being let down by Labour's pathetic … [Read more...]
Rapid chargers leading EV growth
Drivers are boosting the use of rapid chargers as ev sales accelerate, according to the first in-depth study of its kind. The Green Finance Institute and Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, have produced a pioneering report that offers a deep dive into the utilisation of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging … [Read more...]
RAC service plan and mobile mechanics
Hard-up Welsh drivers are the most likely in Britain to do their own servicing, they have told the RAC. Cost-of-living pressures have forced almost a quarter of drivers (23%) to either put off getting their vehicles serviced or do it themselves with or without the help of a friend or family member, a new survey of 2,000 UK drivers by the RAC has … [Read more...]
Challenging private parking fines
Businesses, supermarkets, hotels, sports centres, colleges and councils are clamping down unauthorised parking and they are hitting hardest the worst off. From 7 to 21 May, the search for ‘Fines (Penalty)’ increased by 50% on Google. With this in mind, Scott Nelson at MoneyNerd wanted to answer some of the most common Parking Fine questions in the UK to … [Read more...]
Senedd debate 20mph limit
In the Senedd today, there will a debate on a petition signed by over 21,000 people demanding the Labour Government does not push ahead with its disastrous plan to reduce the default speed limit on Wales’ roads from 30mph to 20mph. Commenting on the petition, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said, "The people of Wales are … [Read more...]
On-line car sales falling out of favour
The latest sales push by car makers to sell direct to buyers under an agency agreement is likely to face resistance in the market, according to results of a survey by Go.Compare. It found that 46% of buyers say they are reluctant to purchase from a car sales website because they like to see the vehicle in person before they buy it. The insurance comparison … [Read more...]
Van replacements extending, say AFP
Some van fleet operators are discovering that replacement cycles can be stretched to up to eight years without encountering major problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry professional body, said that a range of new skills had been developed by fleet managers that were making these longer cycles … [Read more...]
Car makers urge UK Government to boost EV support
The drive is on to transform motor manufacturing in Britain. The UK automotive sector has urged all political parties to adopt five pledges and supercharge its competitiveness as part of a dedicated industrial strategy – with a £106 billion prize up for grabs from now until the end of the next parliament. A commitment to transforming automotive production, … [Read more...]
£1.54 Billion bill for stolen vehicles but recoveries fall
Britain's oldest specialist motor insurance loss adjuster estimates that vehicle thefts are now costing UK insurers £1.54billion a year, with a further decline reported in the stolen car recovery rate. Claims Management & Adjusting Ltd. Managing Director, Philip Swift, a former police detective, said, “Vehicle theft costs to UK insurers increased again … [Read more...]
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