Industry

Welsh dealers among first to sell Kia electric van

28 May 2025

Over 60 dealers will be selling the new Kia electric van later this year. Gravells Kidwelly and Wessex Cardiff franchises are among the first in the network. The PV5 went on sale in the UK on 1 May after a UK unveil at the CV Show where Kia announced early UK pricing and specifications. The Kia PV5 is available in a variety of standard formats: Cargo; … [Read more...]

First drive: Genesis GV70 EV-olution

28 May 2025

Some 21-years after Genesis was created as the first premium brand by a South Korean car maker, the company is forging ahead with evolving its models, range and sales operations. Being part of the Hyundai Group alongside its bigger-brother Kia, Genesis has enormous rescources to utilise design, engineering, production, marketing and finance. Although … [Read more...]

BYD pass Tesla in Europe

27 May 2025

China's BYD models have overtaken Tesla in Europe for the first time. Latest registration figures show BYD registered 7,231 BEVs in April, ahead of Tesla's 7,165 units. Europe and the UK has become increasingly concerned about the rapid surge by BYD which are making models with good specifications and undercutting the legend car brands which … [Read more...]

Network North Wales Metro plan unveiled

26 May 2025

An ambitious vision to deliver an integrated, high-frequency public transport network for North Wales, with frequent metro services at its heart, has been unveiled. Network North Wales is a bold passenger-focussed programme of work to better connect communities, with more rail and bus services and greater integration. It aims to maximise opportunity and … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Double Cab

24 May 2025

For a long time Isuzu vehicles have rightly and widely been recognised for their reliability, toughness, practicality and reasonable running costs. Sales of the D-Max pick-up range have been rising year by year, and, having test-driven three different examples in the last three years or so, I can quite understand why. (My reports on these vehicles can all … [Read more...]

National low-down on 20mph limits from Tempcover

23 May 2025

Wales has Britain's highest percentage of urban roads with a 20mph limit, shows new research which highlights significant differences between British regions and local authorities. The analysis, conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, examined data provided by Insight Warehouse, which comes from their comprehensive national maps of speed … [Read more...]

Car makers urge Gov. to cut car supplement tax

21 May 2025

Government can boost electric vehicle demand if it amends its changes to the expensive car supplement an industry leader has said. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said that the expensive car supplement – which adds an additional tax for the first five years following the first tax payment made when a car … [Read more...]

Buyers beware of true motoring costs with their next car

20 May 2025

Vertu have noticed that searches for ‘new cars for new drivers’ have risen 26% over the past three months. While new cars offer the appeal of modern features and warranties, they also come with different financial considerations that buyers should be aware of. So, to help first-time buyers navigate the process without overspending, automotive experts at … [Read more...]

Transport investment vital to makes Wales thrive

19 May 2025

Investing in transport is vital for a thriving Wales, says Professor Joe Yates, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University. He will be hosting influential transport and business leaders from across Wales and England on Thursday and Friday when the institution plays host to Transport for Wales’ first Public Transport Summit. The two-day event will look to unlock … [Read more...]

Drink drivers face having alcohol-interlocks fitted