Specialist providers Dayinsure will continue to back Wales Rally GB for this year and next. The British round of the FIA World Rally Championship will be based in North Wales 26-29 October. The British Rally Championship 2017 has secured backing from Prestone. It supplies high performance coolant and anti-freeze as well as screenwash. … [Read more...]
Welsh dealership wins MG British award
Nathaniel MG of Bridgend is Britain’s top dealership for the brand. MG Motor UK has announced the winners of its 2017 Annual Dealer Awards as part of the company’s national conference, celebrated outstanding achievement from across the network. Nathaniel MG took home the prestigious Dealer of the Year accolade, alongside being named Top MG3 Selling … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 January
About 56% of respondents to a recent LeasePlan survey agreed that financial jargon has left them feeling more confused than before they started the conversation. Nearly 40% said they had dropped the purchase or product as a result of not understanding the abbreviations. An Autoglass survey of 250 British fleet managers found worries about the cost of … [Read more...]
Plan for problem times, says automotive charity
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families has launched a new campaign around financial health and well-being. As finances are often a key concern for people in the months of January and February, Ben has responded in its new campaign, which highlights how … [Read more...]
Severn Crossing plans fall short for Welsh economy, say FTA
Government plans for the future of the Severn Crossing are a missed opportunity, say transport businesses. The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air, and has welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport that tolls payable at the Severn Crossing are to be … [Read more...]
Cardiff to unveil super-cycle corridors this week
Cardiff council will on thursday set out its plan for a massive increase in cycle-routes and lanes for commuters. Motorists will be discouraged to drive into the city with priority being given to pedal cycles and public transport. The City of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree the Cycling Strategy on Thursday, 19 January and a public … [Read more...]
British authorities re-test emissions on some Jeep models
Britain will selectively retest Jeep Grand Cherokee models following US accusations carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles mislead regulators on diesel car emissions. "We have instructed our Market Surveillance Unit to undertake testing on one of these vehicles at the earliest opportunity," said a spokesman at the Department for Transport. FCA Chief … [Read more...]
Pump prices rise predicted
Should oil prices follow the trajectory currently being forecast by commodity strategists, 2017 could see pump prices follow suit, predicts fuel card company Arval. As ever the main factor behind any retail changes will be the price of a barrel of crude oil which following agreed cuts to OPEC production is forecast to rise during 2017, finishing the year … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 January
About 1,000 drivers were wrongly sent speeding notices during works in the Conwy tunnel last October. North Wales Police said the overnight 40mph limit had not been lifted on their automatic system and the notices had been cancelled. Trump Tariffs are being lined up for BMW 3 series models it imports to the US from neighbouring Mexico. The president … [Read more...]
Crash, bang wallop, it’s national pothole day !
Pothole problems are opening up on Britain's roads at an increasing rate and the worst of the winter weather has yet to come. The RAC reported ‘pothole breakdowns’ rising in last quarter of year for first time since 2013. The number of pothole-related breakdowns attended by RAC patrols from October to December 2016 gave rise to the first fourth quarter … [Read more...]
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