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Tradelines 21 September

21 September 2016

The UK’s appetite for on-demand services continues to gather pace as AA Tyres has grown its fleet of vans by 40% in response to escalating demand. The ten new Volkswagen Crafter vans will allow AA Tyres to push into the West Country, where the demand for mobile tyre fitting in Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas has surged. Volkswagen is making … [Read more...]

Newslines 12 September

12 September 2016

Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates has given the green light for a new £5.3m integrated transport hub in Port Talbot. The Hub, which will be located adjacent to the recently rebuilt Parkway station, will act as a focal point for transport in the area funded by the Welsh Government (£2.7m) and the European Regional Development Fund … [Read more...]

Dept of Transport is failing future Britain, say MPs

9 September 2016

The Department for Transport needs a clear strategy to increase the use of ultra-low emission vehicles, reduce air pollution and so that it can meet decarbonisation and air quality targets, Britain's Environmental Audit Committee says in its report. Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Committee, said, "The uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles like electric … [Read more...]

Planners not calculating true transport costs

6 September 2016

Planners are pushing traffic problems down the road, according to analysis of a new report. A recent survey by consultants Emmerson Hill Associates indicates that travel costs by road are most severely impacted, not by the cost of operating cars, but by congestion caused through bad junction design, poor road infrastructure, bad planning and … [Read more...]

Clock the classics from the ’80s and reap rewards

27 August 2016

Hot hatches are future classics and highly collectable, says one insurer. Who can forget the incredible 80s, well except Gen Ys and millennials perhaps? The era of vintage Madonna, neon bodysuits, E.T. and of course amazing hatchbacks, thanks to the popularity of KITT, the almost-human like companion of Michael Knight in the iconic hit hit Knight … [Read more...]

Welsh mountain roads popular with holiday drivers

26 August 2016

Wales is going to be one of the most popular driving destinations this weekend. A “staycation” survey for Wales-based Confused.com found the Welsh Route 66 along the A470 through Snowdonia from Cardiff to Llandudno will be driven by 11% of those questioned. A similar number plan to explore the Black Mountains range in the sourthern part of Mid-Wales … [Read more...]

Bank Holiday breakdowns are avoidable

26 August 2016

Europcar says that breaking down is the second biggest worry for motorists on long trips. Traffic delays and accidents are the issues which sandwich the breakdowns. With the average age of cars on Britain’s roads now over seven years, it’s not surprising that this could be a concern ahead of the last Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas. According … [Read more...]

Britain’s automotive industry is booming

24 August 2016

The automotive industry is firmly anchored in Britain and economics and efficiency will not see it bolt to the continent as Britain negotiates its exit from the EU. Vehicle manufacturers were well on the road to recovery after the slump of 2009 and many were now heading towards record production while efficiency levels are the best in Europe. Some car … [Read more...]

Car problems don’t take holidays even if you do, says AA

20 August 2016

As many British tourists ditch holidays abroad for so-called staycations, more than eight out of ten motorists report having their mini-breaks or day trips ruined by the actual car journey, according to research by Automyze, the AA’s innovative car management website. An AA-Populus poll canvassed 21,877 AA members on what factors have affected their … [Read more...]

‘Sacre bleu’ as unprepared drivers hit foreign roads