The Freight Transport Association wants the Government to guarantee its pre-election promise to remove all charges on the Severn Bridges. The two bridges spanning the Severn estuary on the M4 and M48 motorways in Wales have the highest toll charges on the entire UKroad network. This represents a massive burden on road haulage businesses who have seen … [Read more...]
Features
The car’s the star for so many film and tv fans
Sometimes it’s impossible to watch a film or TV series without feeling a hint of jealousy for those driving the car on screen. They’re often just hastily modified props or replicas but, occasionally, they’re the real deal. From one-of-a-kind custom special builds like the Batmobile, to what are now considered classics such as the Minis from The … [Read more...]
Six million Brits could be driving on the wrong side of the law
Motorists who lease their vehicle could be falling foul of the law when driving overseas. According to a recent survey, over 15% of Brits who take their cars abroad have admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road and only 1 in 5 bother to learn foreign laws in advance of getting behind the wheel. Alongside brushing up on the rules and … [Read more...]
Escalating cost of insurance can be trimmed for young
The average young learner is spending an incredible £7,600 to pass a driving test and get on the road. Getting a car, paying insurance and keeping it going is what really pushes up the learner’s bills. The figures are highest for those 17 and 18 year olds and once they hit 25 years the bills dramatically fall. The costs have seen the number of 17-20 … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 June
Jaguar Land Rover is planning for an extra 5,000 engineers and technical staff in the next year, the Sunday Telegraph reported yesterday. Thee recruitment drive could be announced this week to focus on electronic and software engineers as the industry adapts to develop autonomous vehicles but a shortage may mean bringing in foreign workers or contracting … [Read more...]
Welsh Government to update 200-year-old taxi licensing
A Welsh Government consultation into the reform of ‘complicated, outdated and antiquated’ licensing laws for Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles has started. Economy Secretary Ken Skates has urged interested parties to have their say on the proposals, which will seek to address issues raised by drivers, unions, licencing authorities and the Law Commission … [Read more...]
Europe prepares sweeping changes for road charges
A big shake up in road charging across Europe is on the way. Transport & Environment welcomed European Commission’s proposal on smart road tolls and its commitment to zero-emission mobility as the Commission also reaffirmed its commitment to set stricter CO2 standards for cars, vans and, for the first time, trucks. These are moves in the right … [Read more...]
Getting good earplugs is sound advice
Ear damage is the not so silent danger of enjoying your motorbike, writes Keith Swann. It’s important to get a pair of plugs which securely fit in your ears and block out the worst noises while letting in important sounds to keep you safe. I have been testing the Tour and Race plugs from Alpine in their MotoSafe Pro line which cost a whopping £23. You … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
Families across Wales are being encouraged to take part in Sustrans’ Bike to School Week 5-9 June and discover the benefits of cycling, scooting and walking. Bike to School Week is an opportunity for children and parents to kick-start active travel habits and switch to cycling, scooting or walking for the school journey. When it comes to the UK’s five … [Read more...]
Hottest classic car investments this summer
Classic cars can often turn in a bit of useful extra cashflow this time of year. Always with one eye on the market, leading classic car insurance specialist Heritage has selected four of this summer’s hottest investment tips, with the value of the following motors set to rise along with the temperature. Here’s what Heritage’s Mark Wilkinson, Managing … [Read more...]
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