Drivers are expected to complete nearly 19m separate leisure journeys by car this coming weekend as the arrival of Easter marks the first big getaway of the year. A study of drivers’ plans conducted by the RAC indicates that the largest number of getaway trips will take place on Good Friday with 4.45m individual journeys being taken, closely followed by … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Newslines 20 March
Pricing and UK specification has been announced for the latest Renault ZOE. Starting from £18,420 including Plug In Car Grant but excluding battery rental, the latest version of Europe’s best-selling EV now features the new R110 electric motor offering increased power but still with the same 186-mile real-world range and deliveries are expected in late … [Read more...]
71 years to repair Welsh roads – worst in UK
The British roads which need repairs would stretch almost around the world and some of the worst are in Wales. The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey has identified 24,000 miles of roads with potholes and last year its operators were filling one every 21 seconds. Councils have told them each authority needs an additional £3.3 Million to … [Read more...]
Metro project assured, says Cabinet Secretary
The Welsh Government has a total and unwavering commitment to the Metro project, Economy & Transport Secretary Ken Skates has told AMs in a written statement. Responding to opposition criticism that the Welsh Government is wavering, watering down or altering its support for the massive transport network, he said the scheme would have to be completed … [Read more...]
Fuel prices fell in February
February ended three consecutive months of petrol and diesel price increases with 2p a litre coming off the average price of both fuels during the course of the month, said RAC Fuel Watch. The average price of unleaded dropped to 120.14p from 122.34p and diesel to 122.86p from 125.08p following two major cuts from Britain’s ‘big four’ supermarkets made … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
North Wales Police handed out 587 fixed penalty notices to motorists last year for having broken back lights. They were the third highest police force to report the offence, said Nationwide Cars. More French regions are considering introducing Crit’Air badge restrictions, reports media. The registration applies to all vehicles, including tourists, … [Read more...]
Britain braces for intensely cold week
Hundreds or thousands of motorists could be stranded this week as bitter Siberian weather sweeps over Britain. Motoring and emergency services are urging drivers to only go out if vital and to properly prepare themselves and their vehicles for particularly cold days and even colder nights. The first intensely cold spell is expected to be felt in the … [Read more...]
Hang on and enjoy the ride, says IAMRoadsmart
No matter if it’s once in a blue moon or every day, the key principles of motorcycle-riding with a passenger are the same. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of riding and driving standards, shares eight ways to ensure the safety of your pillion. If you have friends and family who are unaware of advanced riding techniques, please share … [Read more...]
Green for go
The Travel Magazine has voted the Green-Zones App as one of Europe´s most innovative travel applications of 2017. The leading British travel magazine reported,“These mobile and web-based apps truly improve journeys for road users and help them to save money and time.” Among many applications tested, Green Zones stood out for its user-friendly … [Read more...]
Welsh Road Race meeting cancelled for 2018
A Manx-style TT-road race series planned for August in Mid Wales has been called off. The all-new Welsh Road Race event was announced at the bike show last autumn but has been beset with difficulties and the UK body which has to approve such racing said the organisers have failed to meet a strict list of safety and administrative requirements. In a … [Read more...]
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