The Welsh Government is demanding the estimated £700m saved by the UK Government by scrapping of the long-awaited Main Line electrification in South Wales be reinvested for future rail projects in Wales. Proposals for powers over rail infrastructure to be devolved to Welsh ministers should now also be progressed with immediate effect, Economy Secretary … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls reach the end of the road, but not yet
The Severn Bridge Tolls will end in 18 months after 52 years. The next anticipated price rise in January will be the last before costs are passed into the general motorway maintenance budget and Welsh Government is expected to have to pick up a proportion of that expenditure in some form. The legislation for the bridges’ construction and operation … [Read more...]
Talks underway to create auto-tech park in Wales
The Welsh Government’s £100m Automotive Technology Park in Blaenau Gwent moved a step closer as key players gathered to discuss plans. Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, chaired a meeting with industry figures from TVR, Ford, General Dynamics and IQE as well as representatives of Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone, Blaenau Gwent Council and Cardiff University, in … [Read more...]
Row over rail electrification pushed into sidings by UK Gov
The Welsh Government says there's now a stronger case for devolution after the fiasco over future rail investment by the UK Government. Responding to the announcement that rail electrification will end at Cardiff, Cabinent Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure Ken Skates said the Welsh government was “enormously disappointed”. “I have been making … [Read more...]
Diesel emissions’ mounting concern in Europe
A leaked letter shows the EU industry commissioner has issued a stark warning to transport ministers that the consequences of the Dieselgate scandal, and the failure to clean up dirty diesel cars still on our roads, are contributing to a city air pollution crisis. The leaked letter, seen by Transport & Environment (T&E), stresses the need for … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 July
Newport has the highest MoT failure rate in Wales and it’s tenth in the league of losers nationwide. Wipers and washers are the most common cause of MoT failures and can be easily avoided says a spokesman for the AA Garage Guide. Oxford is currently the favoured location for building an electric version of the Mini, two sources familiar with the … [Read more...]
The ‘Toxin Tax’ explained
A new infographic from UK car buyer comparison site Motorway explains the forthcoming toxin tax for diesel cars. The UK Government is set to introduce ‘clean air zones' and ‘toxin taxes' for diesel cars in major cities from 2019 onwards. London will increase its charges for diesel cars from 2018. Key Facts The UK government has been ordered by … [Read more...]
Wrap a rally car of your own
Wales Rally GB has launched a competition giving students in the region a brilliant opportunity to see their own livery design applied to the GT86. The winning entry will be unveiled and displayed in the event’s Rally Village right at the heart of the four-day spectacle in October. The competition is being jointly coordinated by the rally … [Read more...]
Summer Action Festival
New for 2017, the Summer Action Festival will celebrate all things cars when it takes over Castle Combe Circuit on Saturday 22 July. Be it classic or kit, modified or original, the show welcomes all, with specific areas set aside for each and there are concessions for motor clubs. Following the winning ‘Action Day’ format, the event will play host to … [Read more...]
Wrangler ropes good used car values
Jeep Wrangler prove a savvy purchase The Jeep Wrangler Diesel is proving a savvy used car purchase as values for the 2011 onwards Sahara and Overland models have risen over the last two years. The study of the 4x4 market by automotive data experts hpi identified the Jeep Wrangler as one of the best-used buys. Tim Bearder, used car expert at hpi, … [Read more...]
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