There is no doubting that car technology is becoming much more advanced and working to better protect motorists while they’re getting from A to B. Just take the Jaguar E-PACE as an example. This car (above) comes complete with All Surface Progress Control — a low-speed cruise control system which works to ensure the vehicle can cope with low … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Ho Ho Hold up – but not by sleigh
It’s a good job Santa has his magic sleigh, because if he was to rely on normal methods of transport, children around the world would be left present-less for an awfully long time. TeamSport Karting has calculated the sluggish delivery times of each everyday mode of transport were Santa to trade in his vehicle for a non-festive alternative. With 2.2 … [Read more...]
Christmas in California on wheels
Families are spending less and less time together with 43% struggling to find time to eat as one - all of which means Christmas dinner is one of the rare occasions where everyone sits around the same table. To encourage families to switch off this Christmas and share quality time, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles challenged chef and founder of the … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 December
Car-parts entrepreneur Ian Warhust has stepped in to save the Bloodhound supersonic speed project after it went into administration in November. The 1,000mph Bloodhound team said it is being bought for an undisclosed amount by the Barnsley businessman and a future plan will be unveiled in January. As many as 20 million individual Christmas leisure … [Read more...]
Desire for car ownership is strong but weakens for AVs
Analysts at Arthur D. Little says the desire for car ownership remains strong, especially amongst the young, and that drivers are considering a dramatic switch to electric and hybrid vehicles. This will impact manufacturer and supplier engine strategies and push for faster development of EV ecosystems, such as charging solutions. Drivers are now much … [Read more...]
Wellhouse Leisure revamps Ford campervans
Wellhouse Leisure has announced a revised Ford campervan range for 2019, including new names as well as all-new models. Now a Ford accredited Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM), for 2019 Wellhouse Leisure has eight models based on the Ford Transit or Tourneo Custom, all available with a German-made sliding rear seat with three seatbelts ,optional on the … [Read more...]
Severn Bridges toll booths removal
The Severn Bridge tolls end over the next few days. Booths are being removed on the newer bridge this weekend and next week the tolls on the original crossing will be taken out of service but temporary speed limits will operate until the motorway standard carriageways are fully operational. … [Read more...]
Welsh Government’s proposed transport overhaul
Welsh Government’s overhaul of transport continued today. After creating Transport of Wales and launching a comprehensive new rail strategy, Transport Secretary Ken Skates has today launched a White Paper setting out proposals aimed at improving public road transport across the whole of Wales – making them safe, reliable, sustainable and accessible to … [Read more...]
Falling fuel prices are not enough, say RAC
November saw largest petrol price drop in four years – but retailers still didn’t cut far enough, says the RAC. In Wales the monthly drop was just over 5pp litre down to 124.73ppl, tenth out of 12 parts of the UK which recorded decreases. The price of petrol fell by more than 5p per litre in November, the biggest monthly drop since January 2015 and … [Read more...]
Welsh transport at cross-roads, say lobbyists
Green-transport group Sustrans say Welsh services stand at a crucial crossroads and will encourage the next first minister to lead a new approach fit for future generations. Sustrans Cymru Director Steve Brooks, presenting their views today at the Senydd, said in advance, “Decisions taken by politicians in Cardiff Bay over the next few months will have a … [Read more...]
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