Wales’ bus routes are ‘at risk’ and Welsh Conservatives call for increased support for bus companies during the Coronavirus lockdown. Information obtained by the Welsh Conservatives suggests that bus companies and the routes they operate are under threat as a specific grant for bus services in Wales to help them through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic … [Read more...]
Industry
More business to go digital
The lockdown is leading to a rapid expansion in the digitisation of fleet services, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Co-chair Paul Hollick explained that the trend could be seen right across the spectrum of the industry, from service providers to how employers communicated with drivers. He said: “Much of this trend has been prompted by the … [Read more...]
Banks tardiness threatens coronavirus recovery
The Government must make lenders move faster to access the special loan scheme or businesses will fail, says the FTA. On 2 April, Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP announced changes to the government’s Corona Business Interruption Loan Scheme, vowing to take “all action necessary” to make sure government backed loans were benefitting businesses as planned. But … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 April
The Vauxhall Vivaro-e, its first factory-built, fully-electric van to arrive in the market as more and more UK cities welcome emissions-free vehicles. Orders can be placed from June and deliveries begin in the autumn for the 188miles EV with a 1,226kg payload. Audi is pulling out of the German touring car series after this season. It has been … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 April
Russell George AM, the Shadow Minister for Transport, has called on the Welsh Government to provide support to Holyhead Port during the Covid-19 pandemic. While some freight services continue between Wales and Ireland, the reduction in the number of passenger services has led to calls for Welsh Government financial support to fill the gap between a reduced … [Read more...]
Seabed could save the planet in EV technology
A coalition of leading researchers and scientists has released the findings of a year-long study into the impacts of sourcing metals to produce battery cathodes and wiring for electric vehicles. As calls for a transition to renewable energy and electric transport grow louder in the face of increasing global climate chaos, the study — commissioned by … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 26 April
As the COVID-19 lock-down continues for another three weeks at least the motoring world needs to carry on, as does our service to supply interesting news items you may have overlooked. Here are a few I have selected for this week’s news briefing. Still ‘Moving the Metal’ via on-line virtual showrooms Numerous car brands are now operating virtual … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
The Welsh Government has effectively made it illegal to visit second homes in Wales under the latest lockdown legislation. It has moved beyond the UK Government and made it unlawful to remain away from your normal home without good reason, so owners and tenants cannot use casual accommodation. Renault is seeking €600M from the French Government to protect … [Read more...]
Real world emissions show cleanest cars and vans
New real-world data on vehicle emissions will allow revitalisation of an automotive industry and global economy devastated by the COVID-19 outbreak but with cleaner air and reduced impact on climate change. The AIR Index at airindex.com identifies the cleanest cars to give buyers confidence to switch to cleaner vehicles and restore the automotive industry … [Read more...]
More older drivers giving up licences
Prince Philip’s hair-raising traffic accident last year has been credited with a 21% rise in the number of very old motorists handing back their driving licences — including a huge 39% jump for drivers his own age or older. The Duke of Edinburgh was left hanging upside down after a collision with another vehicle as he pulled out of a driveway near the … [Read more...]
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