Fairer petrol and diesel pricing (68%) and fewer potholes (66%) are the two areas where motorists most want to see action from 2024’s new government, according to the latest research. Also, 45% would like to see moves made to reduce insurance premiums and 32% want to see traffic congestion tackled, shows March’s new monthly Used Car Tracker from Startline … [Read more...]
Pothole problems deepen as funds dry up
Road safety and breakdown recovery specialist GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers to be on the look-out for increasingly dangerous potholes. The GEM message comes as council budgets for compensation fall by more than a half, with potholes across the country remaining unrepaired for months at a time. The latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 March
The Welsh Government will be investing £1m to create a network of car clubs to connect rural communities, says outgoing Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters. The move comes as part of plans to meet ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions with aims for public transport, walking and cycling trips to account for 45% of journeys by 2040 and … [Read more...]
Yellow “money-boxes” for Welsh capital, drivers warned
Cardiff's yellow box junctions are cash machines for the city council, according to analysis by the RAC, which has been looking at their legal implications. Almost every yellow box junction of 100 analysed in London and Cardiff is bigger than it needs to be to prevent traffic congestion, leading to countless unnecessary fines for drivers, a new study … [Read more...]
Four Welsh towns have UK’s shortest L-test time
Wales passes the test for the best places to learn to drive in Britain. Learner drivers Cardigan area can expect a short wait of 4.06 weeks between when they book their test and when they eventually get around to taking it. Cardigan is one of four Welsh areas that are the quickest places to secure a driving test slot in the UK. Carmarthen in Wales … [Read more...]
Public sector services should be open to fleet ev charging
Public sector charging facilities could be opened up to provide new options to all fleets as they target electrification, suggests the Association of Fleet Professionals. Chair Paul Hollick (right) said that some central and local government fleets were investing heavily in infrastructure to support their electric vehicles (EVs), and these could … [Read more...]
EV drivers beware of big fines and possible penalties
There are now more than 1 million EVs on our roads accounting for 2-3% of cars in the UK and as this increases millions of EV drivers should beware of five driving offences that could result in big fines and possible penalty points. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard of, electric vehicle fines, that you … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
Controversial 20mph speed limit signs have been cut down in Carmarthenshire. The unauthorised removal of the signs which were part of a £35Million lower-speed limit programme by Welsh Government have been condemned by the local authority which put them up and said they now will be replaced at additional cost to services. It’s very concerning to see delays … [Read more...]
Advice for first-time EV motorists, from Volta EV
If you've just taken delivery of a new-plate electric car or bought your first used version, here's some advice on the best times to recharge and get the most out of the battery and what you should avoid. EV charging expert Chris Moniz at Volta EV has given their advice on the best, worst, and cheapest times to charge your car in order to make it … [Read more...]
Young drivers hit by automatically bigger premiums
The cost of car insurance for young drivers has jumped by £644 on average in the past year, according to new Young Drivers research from Compare the Market. Car insurance premiums for motorists aged under 25 have reached £2,009 in January 2024, compared to £1,365 in the same month last year. Car insurance now represents 66% of the total car running costs … [Read more...]
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