Wales’ transport system got an early new year boost today, Economy Secretary Ken Skates announcing a further £15 million to relieve transport pinch points across the country including the long awaited bypass for Llandeilo. This substantial funding forms part of an additional £83 million of Welsh Government capital funding to support road and transport … [Read more...]
Learners to be allowed on motorways in test shake-up
Plans to improve driver and motorcyclist training to improve safety have been announced by Transport Minister Andrew Jones today. The proposed changes will see competent learner drivers able to have lessons on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car. Allowing learners on a motorway will improve the awareness and … [Read more...]
Fowden’s fourth title is his finest – so far!
There is no stopping Llanelli rally driver Bob Fowden. He became the JD Tyres Welsh Tarmacadam Rally Champion again in 2016, his win a remarkable fourth title, that had not looked in doubt for some time but finally sealed with a dominant victory on the Peter Lloyd Stages Rally at the Pembrey Motorsports Centre. The Comline Auto Parts - Kumho Tyres - … [Read more...]
Ogier ‘chilled’ over WRC prospects
When Volkswagen Motorsport announced its decision to withdraw from the World Rally Championship in November, an understandable scramble began to sign up reigning king Seb Ogier. The Frenchman had dominated the championship winning 22 rallies out of 54 over the course of four years - a remarkable return of 40% of every event at which he … [Read more...]
Supersonic car must wait for paint to dry
The Bloodhound SSC car has moved into final stages of preparation for its first high-speed run in 2017. The car has returned to 3M’s Atherstone facility for its final paint job, where a top-coat is being applied that will have to survive supersonic speeds. Work on Bloodhound's upper chassis began on 19 December, after Volvo's parent company and China’s … [Read more...]
British car makers’ tough challenges after Brexit
The automotive sector is unlikely to get any special treatment from Europe after Brexit. Chancellor Angela Merkel says the car industry as vulnerable to any British attempt to strike market-access deals ahead of the UK's exit from the European Union. In a closed-door meeting with German lawmakers, Merkel said some industries might press for such … [Read more...]
Black is back
New research from BCA reveals how the most popular colours for used cars have changed in the last five years. The analysis of vehicles sold by BCA this year shows black topping the colour chart, accounting for 26% of the total sold and overtaking silver which was the most popular colour for a used car five years ago. Silver slips from first to second, … [Read more...]
Drivers deterred by tougher penalties for ‘phone use
An update to the law due in the first half of 2017 regarding mobile phone usage whilst driving could see the number of offenders dramatically drop. In 2014 government figures revealed that more than 500,000 motorists were still using their mobile phones while driving each day. New research by Leasing Options shows that 51% of UK drivers admit … [Read more...]
Christmas drive: Honda Civic Type R GT
If you believe Christmas is for children and you don’t’ want to grow up, I have the answer - buy a Honda Civic Type R GT. The British-built slingshot from Swindon embodies the edginess of youth with the practicality of a family hatchback. School-runs, family shopping and rellies-round-trips can be undertaken or endured, but come the weekend and you head … [Read more...]
Christmas roadtests: Jaguar and Land Rover SUVs
Santa Claus has new helpers he can call on - the latest SUVs from Jaguar and Land Rover, writes David Miles. At the annual Christmas Ride and Drive media event held at Eastnor Castle Herefordshire by Jaguar Land Rover it was announced that the new Jaguar F-Pace SUV launched in April this year is not only Jaguar’s first ever SUV but it has become the … [Read more...]
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