The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation has called for the UK government to provide commitments in the budget on 30 October to ensure we have an effective transport network. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said, “Transport is politically challenging, and yet it plays a crucial part in our futures. People need an effective transport … [Read more...]
A470 to close for repair in Mid-Wales village
The main North to South Wales A470 road will be closed for seven weeks at Talerddig, north west of Caersws from the end of the month. The closure is necessary to rebuild a retaining wall after the carriageway partially collapsed into the Afon Laen and a 70 miles diversion will be put in place on other main roads in Mid-Wales. The road between Llanbrynmair … [Read more...]
Kia Pride with EV powertrain
Kia UK has revealed the Kia Pride EV, a unique ‘restomod’ built especially to mark the company's 80th anniversary since starting as a bicycle parts builder. Restored, modified and unveiled for the first time at the Bicester Heritage ‘Scramble’ on 6 October, the Pride EV is a collaborative project between Kia UK and British EV powertrain and conversion … [Read more...]
TfW improvements challenged
Transport for Wales has made significant progress with the reliability and punctuality of its services over the last year, suggest new figures from the Office of Rail and Road. New data for the period April to June 2024 shows TfW has made the biggest improvement of any UK train company for punctuality (+8.1% improvement) and reliability, cancellations … [Read more...]
Golden oldies names valued, say trade
More than four out of 10 dealers believe that reviving old model names is good for car sales, according to research carried out following the launch of Ford’s new Capri. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 32% think that bringing back the Capri (above and below) means that buyers will take a closer look at the new SUV EV that bears the … [Read more...]
McLaren W1 is unveiled at £2Million
The £2 Million McLaren W1 has been unveiled. It has a V8 hybrid powertrain developing 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors and revs to 9,200rpm. Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging to maximise performance and make … [Read more...]
Over-priced EVs see resale values fall most
A new study from GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has crunched the data on new and used cars to reveal which hold their value better than others. Using new and used car data for 47 of the most popular and reliable vehicles on the market, the research confirms that the Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car. Introduced … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
Hydrogen window opens for CVs
The government’s decision to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO, at the fleet software specialist said the additional time meant both that manufacturers could invest more in vehicles, and government and private … [Read more...]
Cold comfort for EV drivers
With more drivers switching to EVs, many will experience the effects of cold or winter conditions for the first time and need to learn what to expect and do. Electric Vehicle experts at Electric Solar have warned that cold weather can damage your EV battery and travel range by 30%. As EV batteries are estimated to cost a staggering £7235 to replace, … [Read more...]
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