There is no denying that being at the wheel can be both fun and relaxing. But do you really need to own a car in order to enjoy your driving? The reality is that car sharing is one of the best solutions to save on vehicle expenses and benefit from the freedom of moving around whenever it suits you. Richard Falconer, Managing Director of Co Wheels Car … [Read more...]
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Motoring costs revealed across Europe
Copenhagen is the most expensive European capital to own a car with London a close second. Denmark’s capital is the priciest place for motorists, coming out as the most expensive based on our index of 43 cities. London isn’t too far behind, living up to its reputation for being a costly capital in the number two spot, according to analysis by Vehicle … [Read more...]
Countdown to saving car insurance
Drivers could be missing out on significant savings by not switching their insurance policy at the optimum time, according to comparethemarket.com. Ursula Gibbs (below), director of comparethemarket.com, said,“Insurance pricing can be complicated, and insurers use a wide array of factors to decide the cost of a policy. "However, our figures clearly show … [Read more...]
Welsh engineering company closes after 75 years
Allevard Springs will close its South Wales car components plant. About 60 jobs will go. The company moved to Tonypandy as part of the UK Government’s encouragement to boost jobs in South Wales following WW2 and it started production in 1947 for Land Rover. Work expanded and it was a significant supplier to car and light commercial vehicles over the next … [Read more...]
Brakes go on smart motorways, for now
No more smart motorways will be built for now amid safety concerns but current sections will not be returned to hard shoulders. Using the hard shoulder as a permanent live traffic lane increases capacity, but critics say it's unsafe and has led to deaths. Five years of safety and economic data for the schemes will be collected from the … [Read more...]
Tap and go transport trial in Wales
London-style tap and go ticketing will be tested on some Welsh bus and train services. Transport for Wales is gearing up to pilot pay-as-you-go ticketing on trains and buses – something the Welsh Conservatives have repeatedly called for. It will mean passengers can tap their bank cards on the barrier gates to travel on trains and buses, similar to the set … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
Pirelli tyres equip the new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the fastest and most powerful version of the first all-electric SUV produced by the Blue Oval. A new technical collaboration between the companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero tyre, part of a family of Ultra High Performance tyres that offer the right balance between … [Read more...]
Mechanics and testers’ shortages hitting motor trade
A Motor Ombudsman poll of garages and workshops accredited to the body’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, has revealed that recruiting a sufficient number of mechanics and MOT testers to meet consumer demand was the most significant concern for 67% of respondents when questioned about the main challenges encountered during 2021. … [Read more...]
Learners still let down by Government testing system
The pressures around learning to drive and passing a driving test will continue into 2022. According to a survey of 150 driving instructors from across the country undertaken by Young Driver, 70 per cent say they still have a waiting list for starting lessons – with 39 per cent of those admitting pupils are in for a long wait before they can begin … [Read more...]
Plan not to fail in new business world, say Arval
Fleets should allocate time to plan ahead in 2022, when it comes to vehicle orders, rentals, and service, maintenance and repair needs, to help beat vehicle and parts shortages, Arval UK is advising. As the impact of the pandemic and semiconductor shortages continue a forward-looking approach will help the fleet and mobility company to make sure that it can … [Read more...]
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