South Wales Central MS Andrew RT Davies has called on the Welsh Government to commission an urgent engineering review of the A48 after three people died in a crash near Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan. The incident marks the fifth fatality on the stretch of road in the past two years and happened around 5pm on Tuesday. A 60mph limit exists there at the … [Read more...]
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Logistics UK to advise on Holyhead Port
Business group Logistics UK was invited by the Welsh government to join its task-force examining the disruption at Holyhead caused by storm damage to the port infrastructure, and identifying ways to minimise similar issues in the future. Josh Fenton, Policy Manager and policy lead for Wales said that it is essential that lessons are learned to maintain the … [Read more...]
Car parts becoming unprofitable to produce
Europe's parts' makers are bracing for a turbulent year ahead, as the latest industry survey reveals 42% of suppliers think they won’t be profitable in 2025. New insights from CLEPA and McKinsey’s bi-annual survey, with input from 120 companies, shed light on the industry’s business climate, key trends, and pressing challenges: A deepening sense of … [Read more...]
FleetCheck eyes bigger businesses with tech
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 at the end of this month. Called FleetCheck Enterprise, the fleet management software platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing companies and other major operators. Developed from existing core FleetCheck … [Read more...]
Breakdown worries rise in the dark
The study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance found that a significant percentage of UK motorists feel vulnerable when stranded on the roadside at night, with 38% of respondents admitting they would feel unsafe. Over half (56%) feel unsafe in sparse rural areas and this feeling is also echoed on unlit roads (55%), highlighting concerns about isolation … [Read more...]
More taxing times from today for new car owners
Less than half (48%) of drivers are aware of April’s increase in first-year rates for Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - despite facing potentially substantial increases. As a result, drivers buying new cars this year might not fully understand the costs involved, meaning they could be choosing vehicles they can’t afford without realising it. VED is the yearly … [Read more...]
21m journeys expected this weekend
More than 21m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this weekend as most schools in England finish for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ getaway plans. Friday 4 April – the day the Easter term ends for most schools – and Saturday 5 April could spell some of the worst delays for drivers as an estimated 3.4m trips are due … [Read more...]
Majority of Welsh people depend on their cars
Seven in ten people living in Wales have no alternative but to use a car, according to research by the RAC. Nationwide, four-in-10 (40%) drivers say they have no feasible alternatives to the car when it comes to commuting, but for those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%. Taking the bus to work is only seen as a viable option for … [Read more...]
EV knowledge gap is shorting sales
Lessons from dealers on how to use electric cars would make motorists more likely to buy them, research indicates. March’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (46%) want help getting a charger installed at home and training in using public charging. Also, 46% want to be taught how to maximise the life of the battery and 30% on how to use the … [Read more...]
Millions don’t use latest vehicle tech
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research showing that a third (33%) of drivers never use them. Out of six of the most prominent driving assistance aids in modern vehicles – including collision warnings and cruise control - and among those … [Read more...]
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