The Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus has won this year’s overall trophy and been crowned Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025. It also triumphed in the Caravan Weight over 1800kg Category, the Hybrid Towcars and Family Classes in the 42nd Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition. The leisure vehicle industry’s original … [Read more...]
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Call to review EV law in Britain & Europe
The National Franchised Dealers Association is urging the new Labour Government to meet with representatives of the automotive retail sector at the Labour Party Conference and do more to stimulate the market for electric vehicles. The NFDA’s is calling for action in three essential areas to support the industry’s growth and sustainability: 1. Stimulating … [Read more...]
Picking the best EV and keeping it powered
The International Drivers Association has taken a close look at which EVs can turn in the best battery-life performance to provide important knowledge before they buy a new EV. The move to electric vehicles is nothing short of a silent revolution on the streets of the European countries. With an increasing clamour for green transport alternatives, the … [Read more...]
Debate to accelerate over Wales’ 20mph default limit review
This month marks one year since the Labour Welsh Government introduced default 20mph speed limits across Wales, the same 20mph speed limit that the Welsh Government’s own Explanatory Memorandum said would cost the Welsh economy up to £8.9 billion. Since then, we saw the record breaking Senedd petition to scrap 20mph speed limits, the former Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Welsh Government dragging feet over active travel plans
Welsh Government active travel ambitions are ‘a long way from being achieved’, says Audit Wales in a new report. There's been increased spending through the Active Travel Fund but warned that headline active travel rates have not improved in recent years. It said that better evidence was needed to track progress and assess value for money. ‘Active travel’ … [Read more...]
Pay-per-month insurance rip off
Six months after Which? revealed eye-watering interest rates being charged to insurance customers paying monthly, new analysis reveals that little has changed. In August, the consumer body surveyed 49 car insurance firms and 48 home insurance firms to find out what they charge customers using 'premium finance' to pay for their insurance in monthly … [Read more...]
Vans with most problems for users
The study reveals that the Peugeot Bipper, SEAT Toledo and Citroën Nemo are the least reliable vehicles on UK roads. Interestingly, the majority of the vehicles in the top 10 list are compact or full-size vans typically used for commercial use. Taking the top spot is the Peugeot Bipper, where 366 of the 3,279 new registrations in 2024 were scrapped in the … [Read more...]
Holding out for hybrids after 2030
Hybrids are expected to be reprieved from Labour Government planned changes to their automotive policy. Before the General Election, Labour pledged to end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 but now they have diverted their drive to extend the life of hybrids until 2035. Manufacturers, dealers, motoring organisations and the public have voiced … [Read more...]
£12.6bn fines looming for car makers
Falling demand for EVs means that carmakers could be slapped with billions of fines for missing strict 2025 emissions targets, Renault’s chief has said on French radio. Volvo has reversed plans to end its petrol lineup due to falling ev models' sales and complaints from dealers and now Europe’s car industry faces fines totalling €15bn (£12.6bn) for failing … [Read more...]
Trams planned for Cardiff Crossrail
Plans have been revealed for a new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales, will significantly improve the railway network between the city centre and Cardiff Bay, benefiting the wider city and region. Members of the public are … [Read more...]
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