Features

In the footsteps of Saints and heroes

6 August 2016

St Malo and Dinard are jewels in Brittany’s crown, but as destinations go they are a secret escape enjoyed by too few. Even in Portsmouth, which serves St Malo by ferry daily, a recent study found that fewer than one in ten residents could name it as a destination. However the region has been thrust into the Welsh spotlight, thanks to the success of … [Read more...]

Brits admit to getting ‘booked’ abroad

2 August 2016

Half of drivers in a recent survey admitted they had been penalised for at least one traffic offence whilst travelling abroad. Many are also unaware of the valid registration documents needed to take a company or leased car across the channel. Not only are there the standard rules and regulations on driving abroad, but drivers of leased vehicles must … [Read more...]

Lorry makers have been taking Europe for a ride

1 August 2016

Leading international automotive economist Prof Garel Rhys has been looking behind the scenes of the latest price fixing by major lorry makers and its implications for all of us, with some shocking fines for the truck makers The medium and heavy commercial vehicle makers in the European Union enjoy considerable tariff protection of around 22% in … [Read more...]

Beware ‘black saturdays’ in France, says AA

30 July 2016

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...]

Motorhome ideal for staycation or even mobile office

24 July 2016

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

22 July 2016

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

19 July 2016

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

9 July 2016

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

26 June 2016

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