There were 30,500 traffic jams on Welsh roads in 2017 which cost drivers and the Welsh economy almost £278m, traffic analysts at Inrix reported. Wales' longest sustained traffic jam of 2017 was a seven-hour, 10-mile queue on the M4 motorway on 27 October and the westbound M4 before Brynglass Tunnel is the worst costing £14m in lost time. When it comes … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls to be cut next week
This January will mark an event which drivers in Wales, the South West and West Midlands have long been waiting for – a price slash for the Severn Crossing tolls – which will save commuters who use the bridge on weekdays almost £300 on average. After years of inflated prices, the Severn Bridge Crossings will cost £5.60 for cars to travel between England … [Read more...]
Buyers’ back-seat thinking on EVs is changing
Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers, behind only price, according to new figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 January
New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated days of the calendar, and no doubt UK drivers were very much looking forward to clinking a drink or two when the clock struck midnight. But, a word of warning to party-goers, research by Confused.com found more drink-drivers have been caught on New Year’s Day for the past four years, more than any other date in … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volkswagen Golf SE Nav 1.5-litre
Despite Volkswagen Group’s tarnished reputation due to the emissions scandal it appears there has been limited damage to their sales – especially the refreshed 7.5 generation Golf range of three and five door Hatchbacks and Estates, says David Miles. The face-lifted Golfs arrived in UK showrooms in April and have been selling like hot cakes in a … [Read more...]
New Year roadtest: Ferrari 488GTB coupe
The Ferrari 488GTB is the baby in the family which can trace its DNA to 1975 when its forerunner replaced the charismatic Dino, and a lot has happened over four decades, says Robin Roberts. The engine is taken from the California and tuned for the 488GTB so it’s a good and gutsy pedigree with twin-turbos to give it strong punch from … [Read more...]
Future classics to consider for years ahead
Automotive data company hpi has compiled a list of vehicles which it thinks could prove to be future classics. Motoring analyst Clive Wilson identified ten cars that are relatively cheap to acquire, are holding their values and could potentially become future collectors’ items, representing a potentially good buy for people willing to make an … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi RS3 saloon
As I sat in yet another stationary long line of traffic I wondered just how useful or practical was the 174mph Audi RS 3 Saloon. Official figures recently released by the Department of Transport show UK drivers faced on average a delay of 46-seconds for every mile they travelled on A-roads. With a record number of 37.3-million vehicles on … [Read more...]
Christmas roadtest: Aston Martin DB11 V12 Coupe
The ultimate Christmas present for any enthusiastic British driver must see an Aston Martin on a wish-list, or better still, in their drive, writes Robin Roberts. And it couldn’t come at a better time with the DB11 redefining their new direction and business plan to build on established values with modern ideas. Part of the “second century” plan will … [Read more...]
Electric Morgan plugs in for 2018
Morgan has announced a technical partnership with industry leaders Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as the all-electric Morgan EV3 prepares for production in 2018. The EV3 extends Morgan’s truly unique offering. Industry-leading EV technology combines with a lightweight coach-built body to offer an unparalleled mix of craftsmanship and … [Read more...]
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