More than one quarter of drivers (28%) think that people throwing rubbish out the window is the most annoying habit in the summer, according to a new AA Populus poll of 21,877 members. Only 17% of 18-24 year olds thought throwing rubbish out the window is annoying which suggests they might throw rubbish out the window themselves. One third (32%) of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: McLaren 570S Coupe
You know there is something special about to be experienced when you step into an entry-level car costing £143,000. With the McLaren badge on the shark-like front it is going to be different to almost anything else you’ve driven, entry level or above. Having previously driven the McLaren 650S which was pitched as an every-day car, I … [Read more...]
RAC & MPs voice motoring concerns
A new Prime Minister and changes to the Cabinet could mean a change of motoring priorities. Motorists have in recent years benefitted from a prolonged fuel duty freeze and a focus on upgrading the strategic road network. But what motorists need in this era of uncertainty is clarity that the Government will continue to be on their side. This means … [Read more...]
Road safety concerns after Brexit
IAM RoadSmart members have a pessimistic view of how the country’s exit from the European Union will affect them as drivers. The road safety charity conducted a poll of over 1,000 members and visitors to its website between 27 June and 12 July, asking how the decision by UK voters to leave the EU would affect them. Of the 1,093 respondents, when asked … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
Cardiff”s 48 Civil Enforcement Officers will all be equipped with body cameras through a £34,000 investment. The new cameras can only be used if a CEO believes they are being threatened or there is potential for conflict to happen and members of the public can request access to the footage through a freedom of information request to the council. The … [Read more...]
McLaren 570S Coupe roadtest review
Tomorrow we report on the new McLaren 570S Coupe, the entry level model to the range, but it'll still set you back over £140,000! … [Read more...]
Thrills and spills on very slippery NG Stages
Elfyn Evans and co-driver Craig Parry won the dramatic and incident filled Nicky Grist Stages last weekend. The fifth event of the seven round MSA British Rally Championship saw the DMACK British Rally Team driver make it three wins from five and his second ‘home’ victory in Wales this season. Fellow Welshman Tom Cave equalled his season best with a … [Read more...]
Seb steps onto Spa podium
Bentley Continental GT3 Welsh driver Seb Morris raced to his and Team Parker Racing’s fourth podium of the British GT Championship season at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. He put in a big qualifying time and in the race scored an excellent second place finish – a mere 0.6 seconds shy of victory after two hours of action. Following on from an exceptionally … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Circuit of Wales development stalls again
Revised investment plans for the proposed Circuit of Wales have been rejected today by the Welsh Government. Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure said in a statement that there was still too much risk put on the public purse by the £370 Million scheme outside Ebbw Vale, particularly in the light of the expected Brexit budget … [Read more...]
Welsh car shortlisted for super-green award
Mid Wales based Riversimple has been shortlisted for consideration in this year’s Low Carbon Innovation award for an SMEs. The hydrogen fuel-cell Rasa, has been developed by a team at Llandrindod Wells and the Welsh Government is considering supporting a manufacturing base in Wales. The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has been running its Champions … [Read more...]
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