The UK Government will have to give DVLA details to European authorities following motoring offences abroad from 6 May. But there are inconsistencies in the implementation of the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive and some EU drivers will escape conviction for UK offences. However, foreign penalty points will not be transferred onto the records of UK … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW X4 3.0d M Sport
Marking boxes is what it’s about with the BMW X4, says Robin Roberts. This beefy brother to the 3 Series was introduced to fill a niche of the market where Audi, Porsche, even Land Rover, have been plugging away with their SUVs. Without losing the 3 Series agility, the X4 brings added ability with its intelligent all-wheel-drive transmission … [Read more...]
Split insurance costs in Wales
Drivers in Central and North Wales have had a lucky escape from car insurance price hikes this quarter (Q1 2017), while motorists in South Wales have been hit with increased costs over the last three months. According to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index, powered by Willis Towers Watson, drivers in Central and North Wales have seen their … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
Cardiff Council officers have claimed almost £1.1M to pay their daily commuting costs. A total of £1,095,587.50 was reimbursed to Council Officers for their everyday travel expenditure during 2015/16 say Welsh Conservatives, who have called into question this taxpayer funded subsidy. … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers among the worst litter louts
A third of Cardiff drivers have thrown litter out of their vehicles. Nearly one in five across Wales have admitted doing the same thing. On monday, the government announced that litterers could be slapped with fines of up to £150, or face community service, as part of a new crackdown on rubbish covering Britain’s roads, pavement and green areas. The … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 April
An estimated 15 Million cars will hit UK roads tomorrow for an Easter trip. Confused.com polled drivers on their plans and it seems most are planning an average 78miles trip at some time over the holidays. An investigation by Auto Express revealed that over a million owners are ignoring official recall notices issued by car manufacturers to fix safety … [Read more...]
Seb’s heading home on monday
Oulton Park International Circuit, home track for British GT Championship title contender Seb Morris, will be the venue for the long-awaited opening two rounds of the 2017 season on Easter Monday, 17 April, and the Welshman has his sights set on one thing – podium silverware. As the venue for the Marford, Wrexham 21-year-old’s maiden endurance racing win … [Read more...]
£110 Million EV investment sparked by UK
Britain awarded £110 million to help boost manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, including a project to build the country's second purpose-built electric battery plant and another to make the technology more powerful. The funding for 38 projects, including £62 million for low-emission cars and £31 million for self-driving vehicles, will help … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia makes its mark
The smooth new Vauxhall Insignia will ruffle some feathers among rivals, says Robin Roberts. Bigger, lighter, more economical and better equipped than the original Insignia launched in 2008, the Insignia Mk2 is now on sale as a five-door hatchback from £17,115 to £26,445. It will later this summer be joined by a Sports Tourer semi-estate … [Read more...]
Suzuki Ignis passes Welsh driving school test
The Baglan School of Motoring in Port Talbot, is the first in the UK to offer driving lessons in the new Suzuki IGNIS. Alison and Kevin Crompton, who run the successful tuition business in South Wales, collected two dual-controlled flame orange-coloured compact crossovers from the J&J Motors Suzuki dealership in Bridgend, bringing the total number of … [Read more...]
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