Key players from Wales’ bus industry will come together for the first time today in a summit arranged by Welsh Government. The summit formed part of Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates’ 5 point plan to support the bus industry , an intervention which has helped stabilise the industry after a difficult start to 2016. The aim of this summit … [Read more...]
Industry
White is right for Welsh motorists
White maintained its position as Wales and the UK’s most popular new car colour for the fourth year in a row in 2016, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. More than half a million new car buyers chose the colour last year – a fifth of all registrations – although figures show its popularity is starting to fade with demand falling -2.1%, … [Read more...]
GM & Hyundai cave into Trump demands
General Motors will invest an additional $1 billion (£807.82 million) in its U.S. factories in 2017 and will move some parts production from Mexico to the United States that was previously handled by a supplier. The investments are in addition to the $2.9 billion the automaker announced last year, GM said and follow heavy criticism of the car maker by … [Read more...]
VW ordered to buy back model & PSA probe
Volkswagen Group has been ordered by a German court to take back a 2.0-litre diesel Skoda Yeti caught up in its emissions scandal and pay the buyer about 26,500 euros (£23,000), the full price of his car. VW intentionally committed fraud and can't defend itself by saying it hasn't clarified who was responsible for software that allowed the vehicle to … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 January
Work on a £65m bypass in Gwynedd could face further delays, an assembly member has warned. Construction of the Bontnewydd road was due to start by the end of 2016, but was delayed amid concerns over wildlife while Arfon AM Sian Gwenllian fears it could be further pushed back as no date has been set for the public inquiry. Toyota and Nissan say they … [Read more...]
Severn Crossing plans fall short for Welsh economy, say FTA
Government plans for the future of the Severn Crossing are a missed opportunity, say transport businesses. The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air, and has welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport that tolls payable at the Severn Crossing are to be … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 January
About 1,000 drivers were wrongly sent speeding notices during works in the Conwy tunnel last October. North Wales Police said the overnight 40mph limit had not been lifted on their automatic system and the notices had been cancelled. Trump Tariffs are being lined up for BMW 3 series models it imports to the US from neighbouring Mexico. The president … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 January
Fuel prices are expected to rise over the coming months. Oil production cuts are beginning to be felt in the market but China is buying more and wholesale prices have been rising since New Year. Donington Park has been leased by MotorSport Vision, headed by Jonathan Palmer. He already controls Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and … [Read more...]
From Monaco to Maesteg, Ford Fiesta is top
Maesteg is motor-city for the Ford Fiesta in Britain. You're most likely to see some of the 40-versions of the car since 1976 on the streets of the South Wales town, and they are among the safest drivers. The popularity of the Ford Fiesta has been uncovered by analysis of policies held by Welsh-based insurer Admiral and the study was undertaken to … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 January
National breakdown cover provider Green Flag expect over 80,000 breakdowns to take place on British roads over the next three days - a 16 per cent increase on an average weekend following severe thundersnow warnings across Britain. Today will be busiest with anticipated 36,211 calls and a further 24,771 tomorrow before Sunday closes with 20,588 … [Read more...]
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