Transport for Wales in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, has launched public engagement on proposals to extend passenger rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun. The consultation will run until 22 November. InstaVolt, the UK's most trusted, and largest, Ultra Rapid charging network, has confirmed that CHAdeMO charging will remain a … [Read more...]
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New Moke EV unveiled in Paris Motor Show
As the sun sets on Europe’s hottest summer on record and all eyes now look towards next year’s holiday season, MOKE International unveiled the next generation of its iconic, all-electric beach car, the Electric MOKE Mk2 at the Paris Motor Show this week. Crafted in Britain but admired and enjoyed in the world’s sunniest and most glamorous locations, the new … [Read more...]
Veteran ‘van’ joins classic rally
An extraordinary piece of automotive history will take to the road this autumn when Mercedes-Benz’s oldest roadworthy commercial vehicle participates in the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday 1 November. The eye-catching trend-setter will also turn heads at the St James’s Motoring Spectacle – the free-to-attend curtain-raiser on Pall … [Read more...]
Used car values dipping for first time in 2026 – Cazana
Fleet operators and remarketing managers face a changing used wholesale landscape as retail values experienced their first monthly dip of 2026, according to the latest market data from automotive data specialist Cazana. Average retail values at the key defleet milestone of three years fell slightly by 0.2% (c.£50) in September; however, Cazana stresses that … [Read more...]
Hybrids hit highest MoT pass rate
Hybrid vehicles are the most likely cars on UK roads to pass their MOT first time, according to analysis of DVSA testing data by specialist motor trade insurance broker ChoiceQuote. The study found that 91% of hybrid vehicles successfully passed their MOT at the first attempt, making them the strongest-performing fuel type in the UK. Battery electric … [Read more...]
Motor Fuel Group slash recharging costs nationwide
Motor Fuel Group, the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce that drivers who charge using the MFG Connect app will continue to pay just 59p per kWh at every MFG EV Power site in the UK, building on the success of its summer price drop. The app price is 25% below MFG EV Power’s standard rate of 79p per kWh. That is a saving of … [Read more...]
Road closures threat to autumn getaways, say GM Rides
Road closures could disrupt journeys to six UK airports if you're heading for some autumn sun, GM Rides highlights motorway closures, overnight diversions and airport access-road works passengers should check before setting off Passengers travelling through Heathrow, Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton and Belfast International this October are being … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound schemes for M4 and Menai Bridge
A go-ahead for a third Menai crossing and plans for remodelling three major motorway junctions on the M4 around Newport at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds were announced today. Addressing the Senedd, Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, set out action that will be taken now, alongside longer-term solutions. The review into the Menai … [Read more...]
Car market accelerates but also divides
The UK new car market accelerated in September, with registrations up 12.1% to 350,518 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The result marks a 10th consecutive month of growth and the strongest September since 2017 according to figures from the industry at the end of last week. In Wales, new car registrations rose 12.8% last … [Read more...]
First drive: Ford Mustang V8 Dark Horse
This dark horse proves the petrol V8 still has plenty of life left. The motoring world might be rapidly moving towards electrification, but Ford is proving there is still plenty of life left in one of the most traditional performance car formulas. A 5.0-litre V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and, crucially, a six-speed manual gearbox are at the heart of the … [Read more...]
