Doubts have been expressed that Transport for Wales will be able to cope with the normal services while the Capital hosts major pop concerts. Responding to the news that this year will be the busiest for events in decades with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters playing and other major events which will see thousands flock to Cardiff, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow … [Read more...]
Industry
Government call for dealing with future classics
Car enthusiasts and industry can now have their say on how to best preserve iconic classic cars like the DMC DeLorean, MkII Jaguar and James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 for decades to come. The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations and boost jobs in the £18 billion … [Read more...]
First drive: Fourth generation Suzuki Swift
Suzuki’s Swift has been impressing owners over the last 40 years and three generations, with more than nine million examples having been sold globally, across 119 countries. As with all Suzukis, the model has earned a justifiable reputation for long-term dependability and practicality. In researching for this article I have been fascinated to look at, and … [Read more...]
Keep your car safe from heat stroke – Volta
Many drivers know that cold weather can affect an electric car, but the fact is a hot spell may affect performance as well. High temperatures can reduce battery capacity so you'll get a shorter range and lower performance and it can also cause batteries to degrade faster, resulting in shorter battery life. With this in mind, EV charging expert Chris Moniz … [Read more...]
Used car sales booming as new regs slow
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Earlier this week, the car makers' body in Britain reported a dramatic slowdown in new car sales, particularly among retail … [Read more...]
It’s getting cheaper to run an ev
The typical annual running cost for an electric vehicle is now £525 cheaper than a petrol car on average, according to new research from Compare the Market. The research looks at middle-aged drivers aged between 45 and 54 years old as an example to showcase the difference in Electric Vehicle premiums compared to petrol fuelled cars. The research, which … [Read more...]
Pure EVs charging with fleets but not private buyers
Battery electric vehicles recorded their best start to the year, with more than 100,000 BEVs sold in the UK already in 2024 – the earliest in the year this milestone has been achieved. According to the latest Electric Car Count from New AutoMotive, sales rose more than 10% on April 2023 – with upmarket manufacturers BMW, Audi and Mercedes performing … [Read more...]
Welsh engineers help create new Ineos Grenadier Commercial
INEOS Automotive has launched the Grenadier Commercial in the UK, a customised version of the 4X4 that qualifies owners to reclaim VAT and receive lower benefit in kind tax rates. Replacing the existing two-seat Utility Wagon in the model line-up, the new Grenadier Commercial features a full-length flat floor with a robust floor-to-roof cargo barrier … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab
In recent years Isuzu has become increasingly prominent in the UK pick-up market, with a reputation for strength and reliability endearing buyers. Indeed this inherent durability is key to the company’s strategy, and in the firm’s own words, they… “focus on making their pick-ups tough, strong and built to go the distance”. Isuzu emphasise that they only … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 May
From 2 June passengers from across the South Wales Valleys and Cardiff will benefit from more frequent services later into the night as delivery of the south Wales Metro moves another step closer. New timetables on the Merthyr, Aberdare, Treherbert, Rhymney, City and Coryton lines will provide more regular services improving connectivity between the South … [Read more...]
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