Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Welsh beaches holding back car crime tide
Wales has some of the UK’s safest beaches with lowest levels of car crime, according to statistics pulled together by Scrap Car Comparison. Criminals around the Welsh and British coastline are not taking a break or holidays even if you do, but where you go can make a difference to a day out. With summer holiday season almost upon us, sun seekers will be … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
The Kia EV3 is making a "soft" introduction throughout Welsh dealerships in a few weeks. The new BEV brings Kia's electric expertise to the smaller family car market and potential buyers can see and touch the newcomer in a series of events across Wales from the end of August to middle of September. Over 1,800 motorists have told Isuzu that they intend to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 June
Honda has updated the retail offer for the e:Ny1 electric vehicle. e:Ny1 can now be purchased from £349.00 per month, with 0% APR Representative and a £3,500 Honda Deposit Contribution and the offer is available from now until the 30 September 2024. Fleets should consider making it a disciplinary offence for drivers to override the new intelligent speed … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 June
Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all … [Read more...]
Foliage puts signs in the shade or out of sight
Three-quarters (74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas – the most commonly obscured, according to new analysis from the RAC. With trees and bushes having sprung to life, over half (53%) of … [Read more...]
Drive to survive
Popular wellness activities such as yoga, meditation, and hiking are praised for their mental health benefits - and rightly so, as each of these has been shown, time and time again, to be beneficial for one’s mental health, but maybe driving could be your way to a better future. Driving, a daily routine for millions, is rarely viewed as anything more than a … [Read more...]
Are you EV ready for the getaway week?
Last May bank holiday over 19 million ‘leisure’ car trips were made over the weekend with this year's figures expecting to top that if the weather is good. And with this comes a lot of traffic, meaning that journeys will most likely be twice as long. To avoid breakdowns in traffic and potential delays on your journey EV Charging Expert Chris Moniz at … [Read more...]
Doubts about Welsh public transport coping with major events
Doubts have been expressed that Transport for Wales will be able to cope with the normal services while the Capital hosts major pop concerts. Responding to the news that this year will be the busiest for events in decades with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters playing and other major events which will see thousands flock to Cardiff, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow … [Read more...]
Take a deep breath and think about it …
It’s National Clean Air Month and while you may think you're doing your part, there are some surprising driving habits that could be harming the environment. Car expert, Callum Butler from car warranty providers ALA Insurance, said, “While small actions may seem inconsequential on their own, over time, even seemingly insignificant decisions can have … [Read more...]
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