This week it was announced that the number of recorded vehicle thefts in the last 12 months has reached nearly 90,000. With the majority of police forces around the UK recording an increase in car thefts over the last year, IAM RoadSmart is on hand to give their top tips to help keep your car safe from thieves. Your car is probably one of the most … [Read more...]
Finance News
Borrowing to keep driving
As the cost of fuel increases, it is becoming tough for many drivers to stay on the road, said Alex Hasty, director at comparethemarket.com. “Our research shows high petrol and diesel prices are now forcing drivers to make fewer journeys, and some are needing to cut back on seeing friends and family. “More than eight in ten drivers are worried about the … [Read more...]
Soaring pump prices fuelling inflation and misery
As pump prices smashed through the £2.00 a gallon ceiling, pressure is mounting on the Government to dramatically cut its duty and VAT take from motorists. Nearly half of the pump prices paid by drivers is duty or tax which goes back to the Government and the RAC said today that the Chancellor's 5p cut after the Ukrainian invasion has already been offset by … [Read more...]
Newslines 10June
Automobili Lamborghini adds a new record to its list with its Super SUV Urus, as the best-selling model in the shortest time ever. Since its market debut in 2018, 20,000 units have been produced, setting sales records year on year and the twenty-thousandth Urus, in Viola Mithras with black calipers and panoramic roof, is destined for a customer in … [Read more...]
Knowledge is ev-power, says report
Greater diversity among EV owners and better education about advances already made in EV performance are essential to accelerate electrification of Britain's roads, according to a new report. According to aiQ - Autovia Insights Quarterly - EV owners are predominantly older, wealthier men. And many car buyers don't realise that today's EVs often already meet … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
Welsh Government has grounded the £2.9M a year daily flights between Cardiff and Anglesey, which had stopped over the last two years due to Covid-19. It said air pollution and passenger numbers did not make a case for the service with more home working and now funds will be given to develop better broadband provision in North Wales and invest in rail and … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers falling at Cardiff-Wales Airport
Welsh Government data released today shows that passenger numbers at Cardiff Airport have fallen despite the easing of restrictions. In 2021, passenger numbers decreased by 44% compared with 2020 to 123,000. Furthermore, the number of domestic passengers fell by over 50% from 32,000 to 15,000 and the number of international passengers fell by 80,000. The … [Read more...]
£2.00 a litre diesel price spikes 17 year record in Wales
Fuel prices jumped their highest in a day over the last 17 years, said the RAC. Along the M4, motorway services posted it at £2.00 a litre for diesel and RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams explained, “The average price of petrol endured its biggest daily jump in 17 years by going more than 2p (2.23p) a litre on Tuesday taking it to nearly 181p a litre … [Read more...]
Isuzu dealers warm to Arctic Truck
Isuzu UK has appointed thirteen current dealers as authorised Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers, enabling these selected dealers to support the sales, servicing and requirements for the recently launched All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. S&S Services in Ayr has been appointed in Scotland with KT Green in Leeds covering the north of England. In … [Read more...]
MPs blame game is not delivering for Britain
The report into Road Freight Supply Chains by the Transport Select Committee combines many complex issues in an attempt to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK. As David Wells OBE, Chief Executive at Logistics UK explained, the sector has worked … [Read more...]
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