The Austin J40 pedal car is a miniature motoring marvel. Originally built by Welsh miners who had developed lung disease as a result of a lifetime working in the coal mines, the impact made by these diminutive Austins is way beyond anything imagined when the hand-built prototype of Austin Chairman Leonard Lord’s ‘little idea’ first appeared in 1946. The … [Read more...]
Industry
Plan for prototype hydrogen truck
A partnership of leading automotive technology companies confirmed its aim to radically overhaul the architecture of clean hydrogen powertrains. It wants to create a new and commercially competitive 44-tonne proof of concept truck for heavy goods vehicle manufacturers and operators. With funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Viritech, HORIBA MIRA … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Subaru Solterra Touring
Subaru made its name in Britain with some compact go-anywhere estates before its reputation accelerated through the World Rally Championship. Both disciplines relied on a thoroughly designed and engineered all-wheel-drive system which would put much more expensive and complicated, if less reliable, rivals to shame. Subaru was better where it matters, as … [Read more...]
Halfords extend ev-servicing centres
Halfords announces a groundbreaking achievement in electric vehicle servicing accessibility to mark World EV Day tomorrow. An extensive footprint representing 80% of the UK population can now conveniently access top-tier EV servicing in under 20 minutes from their home, reiterating Halfords' commitment to ensuring servicing is accessible in both cost and … [Read more...]
Call to boost ev charging legislation
Electric vehicle and renewable energy campaign group FairCharge, in partnership with the RAC, have created the UK’s first charter for electric vehicle public charging with the aim of improving the reliability, transparency, accessibility, and usability of the UK’s rapidly growing charging network. Supported by Robert Llewellyn’s Fully Charged Show, trade … [Read more...]
Welsh Tories will repeal universal 20mph speed limits
Welsh Conservatives will repeal the incoming 20mph speed limit througout Wales if they win a majority in the Senedd elections in May 2026. The pledge to pull the controversial legislation comes as opponents defaced 20mph speed limit signs in Wales just a fortnight before the new law comes into force. After that 20mph road signs are being defaced ahead of … [Read more...]
Servicing boost follows ageing cars and vans
ATS Euromaster has seen a significant increase in the volume of SMR work it is now completing, with work on brake changes up 27%, commercial vehicle servicing up 41% and the number of MOTs completed increasing by 8%. The tyre and maintenance provider believes a combination of factors is behind the increased SMR workload and is seeking about 100 employees on … [Read more...]
Welsh new car sales leap over 26%
The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. While August is typically a quieter month with many buyers choosing to wait until the September numberplate change, an increase of 16,799 units means the sector is now entering a second year of … [Read more...]
Usership replacing ownership among motorists
Traditional car financing could be past its peak as personal leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, and subscriptions rise in popularity along with a growth in electric car sales. The UK’s car finance bubble is on the brink of bursting as demand for new car finance deals slows down dramatically compared to new car sales, according to analysis by The Car … [Read more...]
Transport fails Wales again
Wales has the highest rate of train cancellations and lateness across the British network. The failings by Welsh Government's services arm Transport for Wales shows cancellations run at 7%. Commenting on the news that stations in Wales had the highest cancellation rate in the UK, at 7%, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said, … [Read more...]
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