Train fares across Wales have been reduced, bucking trends across the rest of the UK, from this week. Transport for Wales said overall average prices will drop by just over 1% but English services coming through Wales will rise about 2.8%. Interpol has issued Lebanon with an international arrest warrant for fugitive motor mogul Carlos Ghosn, but it’s … [Read more...]
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Mini is a big hit with film buffs
The Mini chase in the Italian Job has been voted the best movie car scene of all time by some film buffs. A study of 2,000 film fans saw the memorable six-minute-long car chase, with the three iconic Mini models being pursued by police, rolling down stairs and even scaling buildings, top the poll. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley dashing after the Hogwarts … [Read more...]
Law change will hurt genuine claims
It’s going to become a pain in the neck to deal with a whiplash claim from the end of March. With the law surrounding road traffic accidents proposed to change in April 2020, those suffering whiplash or soft tissue damage should look to progress their claims before the compensation process changes and becomes more complicated. The government is working to … [Read more...]
Scottish kit car announced
The latest new car to be built in Scotland since the Hillman Imp in the Seventies – and the first ever to come from Dundee – has been revealed. Called the ADO Coupe after the initials of the three men behind the project, it brings to life a concept from 1964 which was intended to be a replacement for the iconic MG Midget. Although an early version … [Read more...]
Beware of using uninsured “taxis”, warn insurers
Wales' based GoCompare has issued a warning to drivers not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of young people offering their services on social media. Pembrokeshire Council said it had been made aware of “illegal taxis” operating throughout west Wales and previous reports have found numerous Facebook groups … [Read more...]
New EU fuel rules need recalculating, say coachbuilders
New WLTP rules for vans could potentially disincentivise fleets from adopting fuel-saving designs, says Arval UK. The WLTP data being used for converted and bodied chassis only take into account the frontal dimensions of the vehicle and do not include any streamlining measures fitted by body builders such as aerodynamic collars and bulkheads. The issue is … [Read more...]
Grenadier steps up development of Welsh off-roader
One of the world's leading specialist engineering companies in off-road technology will develop the new Grenadier 4x4 to be built in Wales as part of a £600 Million investment. INEOS Automotive has announced an expansion of its partnership with global mobility technology company, Magna. Its subsidiary, Magna Powertrain, has been responsible for chassis and … [Read more...]
50mph permanent limit proposed for M4 around Newport
A permanent 50mph limit along the M4 around Newport has been proposed as an alternative to building a new motorway bypass south of the city. South East Wales Transport Commission set up to look at an way of improving traffic flow after First Minister Mark Drakeford axed the recommended new road on environmental and cost grounds said the lower permanent … [Read more...]
Councils ignoring car damage complaints
One in four people have damaged their car on either a speedhump or pothole, rising to almost one in three (30%) in urban areas. The Opinium research of over 2000 UK drivers, on behalf of InsuretheGap.com, found that over a quarter (26%), who have damaged their car on a speedhump or pothole, paid between £51 and £100 to fix it; a third (35%) paid between … [Read more...]
‘Shambolic’ TfL train services in S Wales are criticised
South Wales Central AM, Andrew RT Davies, has criticised Transport for Wales after another weekend of chaos for commuters on the South Wales rail network. Local media said TfW was due to roll out 186 extra Sunday services last weekend but the franchise has been plagued by cancellations over the last two days. Around 30 services were cancelled on Saturday … [Read more...]
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