Brits will have to endure “Black Saturdays” in France over the coming fortnight. After the Channel port congestion chaos of last weekend, British drivers face more delays over the next two weekends as the national French holidays begin, said the AA. French highway authorities are warning of heavy congestion on main routes throughout the country thanks … [Read more...]
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Motorhome ideal for staycation or even mobile office
One of the must-attend events of the Volkswagen calendar is set to take place on the last weekend of July, with fun and entertainment promised for VW Camper and Bus enthusiasts of all ages. The Volksworld VW Camper & Bus show, sponsored by VW parts suppliers Custom & Commercial and specialist insurers Carole Nash, takes place from 29 – 31 July … [Read more...]
Anniversary of Welsh landmark in road building
The Port Talbot bypass opened 50 years ago today. Originally running from Taibach, Margam to Baglan, east of Briton Ferry, the A48(M) was the first major dual carriageway to be created on stilts and embankments through a built up area. The cost was £5.06M for just over four miles and that was a record for a road scheme of its day when typical costs … [Read more...]
Buyers put safety in the back seat
Co-op Insurance revealed that the safety is not on the shopping list for the majority of car buyers across the UK, with only 4% placing it at the top of their criteria. However, despite this over three quarters (77%) of drivers are calling on the motor industry to be more proactive when it comes to highlighting both new and used vehicle safety … [Read more...]
Passengers drive motorists to distraction
Confidence crashes for drivers when they have certain passengers aboard, they have told pollsters. A new survey into driver safety, carried out by Leasing Options, assessed British motorists’ confidence behind the wheel when a passenger is in the car and results show over 70% of drivers admit they are more likely to stall with a passenger on … [Read more...]
Welsh forest drive is one of the best in Europe
The A5 Chirk to Bethesda road through Snowdonia has emerged as one of the best forest drives in Europe and one of the quietest roads in the UK is also in Wales. It ranks alongside routes through the Black Forest in Germany and around Lake Como, Italy but the ultimate road number is almost too big to put on a sign. With 31 million Brits set to drive … [Read more...]
Motorists will face uncertainty of Brexit for years, says AA
The AA stresses there are many unanswered Brexit questions and that it will take months, possibly years, to negotiate a complete picture for motoring and the motor industry in the UK. The following is the AA's best understanding of the immediate implications. Fuel Prices In terms of the price of petrol at the pumps, there will be a period … [Read more...]
Car makers are raising their game over safety
Vehicle safety test results from Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and SEAT Ateca achieved a top, five-star score in Euro NCAP tests, with their portfolios … [Read more...]
Referendum implications for UK Automotive
The EU Referendum in Britain tomorrow is nothing more than a homage to guesswork. It must be made clear that the EEC/ EC/ EU is not an economics project. The goal of the founding fathers of the European movement was to maintain peace and to ensure, in their words, that there would never be a civil war in Europe again, and this was to be achieved by … [Read more...]
Nissan grow a new generation fuel-cell
Nissan is researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, with oxygen to produce electricity … [Read more...]
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