The Ministry of Defence is investigating a new rapid-launch drone system housed in a fleet of conventional vans. According to the UK Defence Journal, the Government department is seeking industry input for the new weapons system under “Project Volley”, aiming to field multiple mobile launchers in vans capable of deploying five drones in under four minutes … [Read more...]
Barry train depot reopens
Passenger train drivers are once again based in Barry for the first time since the 1990s after work was completed on their depot. The move sees the number of people working at Barry rise to 58. Transport for Wales took over the depot in 2022 and have been proceeding to develop it alongside partners in Network Rail. Some 39 drivers will be based there … [Read more...]
Welsh plant secures new JLR parts contract
Support from Welsh Government will safeguard more than 60 jobs at a Torfaen car parts manufacturer, helping it secure valuable new business with Jaguar Land Rover. ZF Automotive UK Ltd, which supplies parts to car brands worldwide, will receive £432,000 in funding from the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund. This will allow Pontypool-based business, … [Read more...]
Severn Tunnel closure for two weeks
People using the railway network are being warned of disruption as "vital" work to the Severn Tunnel's overhead power lines is due to start. The tunnel will be closed from today for 11 days, until 20 June, with reduced train services in place and bus replacements operated on some services. Trains between London and South Wales will stop at Gloucester … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hatchback
When the world’s best selling car gets a significant makeover, you have to take a serious look at the Toyota Corolla. Launched in 1966, the Corolla became the best selling car in the world eight years later, overtaking the Beetle in 1997 for total sales and in 2021 went on to exceed 50 million models, being made in ten countries. It was also the platform … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales toilets flushed with investment
Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding. The Welsh Government grant – awarded to Powys County Council – will enable the refurbishment of toilets across Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells and Rhayader from March 2026. Improvements will be made to six public … [Read more...]
Sinclair Group expand reach of JLR in South Wales
Sinclair Group, Wales’ largest motor retailer, is further expanding and strengthening its association with Jaguar Land Rover with the acquisition of two more sites. The Group has extended its reach across all of South Wales after completing the purchase of the Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover businesses in Cardiff and Newport from Lithia UK. The deal increases … [Read more...]
Discounting & incentives drive EV registrations
Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars. Private buyers still prefer to have petrol or diesel engines, according to the May registration figures. Registrations of petrol cars are higher than the combined figures for pure battery, plug-in and mild hybrid electric models and that’s without the diesel models … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing seek sixth consecutive season victory
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team take on the second in a trio of tough consecutive gravel events at Rally Italia Sardegna this weekend, anticipating a tough challenge as they seek to extend their winning run. The team claimed their fifth victory from the first five rounds of 2025 last time out in Portugal, where Sébastien Ogier scored his … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 June
Car dealers are having to battle increased levels of fraud and attempted fraud to go with a number of other challenges currently facing the motor trade. That is according to the latest Forecourt Foresight report from Close Brothers Motor Finance which found that one in five automotive retailers have fallen victim to fraud and a further 31% of dealers have … [Read more...]
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