Families are spending less and less time together with 43% struggling to find time to eat as one - all of which means Christmas dinner is one of the rare occasions where everyone sits around the same table. To encourage families to switch off this Christmas and share quality time, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles challenged chef and founder of the … [Read more...]
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Newslines 18 December
Car-parts entrepreneur Ian Warhust has stepped in to save the Bloodhound supersonic speed project after it went into administration in November. The 1,000mph Bloodhound team said it is being bought for an undisclosed amount by the Barnsley businessman and a future plan will be unveiled in January. As many as 20 million individual Christmas leisure … [Read more...]
Desire for car ownership is strong but weakens for AVs
Analysts at Arthur D. Little says the desire for car ownership remains strong, especially amongst the young, and that drivers are considering a dramatic switch to electric and hybrid vehicles. This will impact manufacturer and supplier engine strategies and push for faster development of EV ecosystems, such as charging solutions. Drivers are now much … [Read more...]
Wellhouse Leisure revamps Ford campervans
Wellhouse Leisure has announced a revised Ford campervan range for 2019, including new names as well as all-new models. Now a Ford accredited Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM), for 2019 Wellhouse Leisure has eight models based on the Ford Transit or Tourneo Custom, all available with a German-made sliding rear seat with three seatbelts ,optional on the … [Read more...]
Severn Bridges toll booths removal
The Severn Bridge tolls end over the next few days. Booths are being removed on the newer bridge this weekend and next week the tolls on the original crossing will be taken out of service but temporary speed limits will operate until the motorway standard carriageways are fully operational. … [Read more...]
Flash of inspiration after near accident
A near fatal accident to a Welsh businessman inspired a ground-breaking road safety product. The BriteAngle LED Warning Triangle is the idea of managing director of the South Wales company, Stephen Wornham (right), who while driving home from work one night, encountered a near life-changing experience for him and a fellow … [Read more...]
Poor to be hit hardest by new green car targets
Green car targets over the next decade will force poorer families to go without the latest technology, car makers have warned. Ahead of the EU ‘trilogue’ negotiations on new CO2 targets for cars and vans, Europe’s automobile manufacturers warned that low-and-middle-income families will not accept CO2 standards with a negative impact on their freedom of … [Read more...]
Welsh Government’s proposed transport overhaul
Welsh Government’s overhaul of transport continued today. After creating Transport of Wales and launching a comprehensive new rail strategy, Transport Secretary Ken Skates has today launched a White Paper setting out proposals aimed at improving public road transport across the whole of Wales – making them safe, reliable, sustainable and accessible to … [Read more...]
Motorists admit overlooking eye-sight safety
Findings from comprehensive eye tests conducted by a leading optician on over 1,000 UK residents have revealed that one in five – which equates to 7.6 million licence-holders - haven’t had any vision check since reading a number plate at 20m when passing their driving test. In a bid to scrutinize the 20m test as a worthwhile indicator of roadworthy sight, … [Read more...]
Boost for bikes in Cardiff
Cardiff’s popular bike share scheme will double next year with an additional 500 bikes thanks to Welsh Government support, operator nextbike has confirmed. The expansion will see an extra 65 docking stations added to the existing city-wide network, with up to 10 additional jobs being created to service the extended fleet. And nextbike bosses revealed … [Read more...]
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