Google searches for ‘automatic car’ have hit the highest point in two decades, widening the gap with ‘manual car’ more than ever before. Experts at the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans reported a surge in searches, with interest in ‘automatic car’ rising by 525% since 2004 and exceeding ‘manual car’ by 144% in 2025. The gap between searches for … [Read more...]
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Fuel prices expected to fall before Easter getaway
Motorists might be in for a extra boost this Easter - with the RAC expecting fuel prices to drop. Those planning a getaway after a wet winter and early spring are likely to see pump prices go down significantly. Drivers should see fuel prices fall from a six-month high in the next few weeks due to a significant drop in wholesale costs, analysis of RAC Fuel … [Read more...]
£140M plan for Cardiff Central station
Cardiff Central station will be transformed with an investment programme of up to £140 million. The full business case for the proposed improvements at Cardiff Central station was submitted at the end of last year and planning documents will be submitted soon. The delivery of the scheme is subject to planning and full business case approval. Transport for … [Read more...]
Government ignoring low carbon fuels in green drive
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has announced plans for 54 new charging and hydrogen refuelling hubs for zero emission HGVs. But while this is a significant investment in infrastructure, business group Logistics UK is challenging why the government continues to overlook the role of low carbon fuels in helping the UK achieve its decarbonisation … [Read more...]
20mph limits should cut premiums, say drivers
More than a third of motorists (36%) would welcome wider use of 20mph speed limits if it meant savings on their car insurance, say researchers. March’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that more than half (54%) would be happy to see lower speed limits generally if it meant cheaper premiums. The question was asked following a report from … [Read more...]
Eevee charges into car names of choice
With the arrival of the ’25’ vehicle registration across showrooms in England, Scotland and Wales – a key milestone in the first quarter of the annual motoring calendar, a Censuswide poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman of almost 1,600 car owners, has revealed the top names that motorists are set to grant their pride and joy. The findings of … [Read more...]
Cutting corners can leave a gap in premium cover
Vehicle total loss incidents are leaving many unable to afford replacement cars, even with comprehensive insurance policies. According to GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance, 62% of drivers could not afford a like-for-like replacement vehicle using their comprehensive insurance payout alone despite 63% incorrectly believing that they would get what they … [Read more...]
All-aboard for views on new North to South Wales coaches
Transport for Wales is launching a public consultation for a potential new express coach service that would ‘transform connectivity' between North and South Wales. The proposed service would run between Bangor and Carmarthen, cutting journey times by 90 minutes compared to current public transport options. The express-stop service would call at key town … [Read more...]
Pouring oil into troubled EV commercial vehicle sales
Hydrotreated vegetable oil could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, believes FleetCheck. Barrie Wilson (below), commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, said that as the majority of the commercial vehicle market was persistently rejecting electrification, … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 March
If you're going to Gatwick next weekend better plan ahead as the M25 will be fully closed. Work between Junctions 10 and 11 near Cobham Services necessitates closure to remove a bridge from Friday to Monday and diversions will be signed but anticipated to be heavily congested and RAC advice is to allow more time, top up fuel or charge. New number plates … [Read more...]
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