According to experts, the success of your road trip may hinge more on your vehicle's brand than you’d think, affecting everything from comfort to reliability. "Choosing the right car brand can be the defining factor between a memorable road trip and a frustrating journey," says Nathan Mercer, Connectivity Solutions Expert at Truely eSim. Travellers have a well-documented love for road trips, and … [Read more...]
Keep your feet dry under water in Elan Valley
Elan Valley has arranged a special event this Bank Holiday to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams. Tomorrow, guided coach tours uncover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of the stunning Mid Wales estate. The first tour departs at 10:00am and concludes at midday, with a second tour running from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Each tour includes a knowledgeable guide, … [Read more...]
Crazy day trips predicted this Bank Holiday
This August bank holiday is expected to be the busiest in nine years with an estimated 19.2m leisure journeys by car as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’, according to the RAC. Saturday 24 August will be the busiest on the roads with 3.7m getaway trips planned, slightly ahead of the 3m journeys planned every day on Friday (3.2m), Sunday (3.1m) and Bank Holiday Monday (3m). Additionally, a massive 6.2m … [Read more...]
Holidaymakers warned over parking place scam
Following a spate of fake QR codes being stuck on payment machines at car parks in Pembrokeshire and across the UK, the RAC is advising drivers to be ‘very vigilant’ and only pay with cash, card or official apps to avoid being scammed. Criminals are catching out unsuspecting drivers by placing fake QR codes over council-owned parking machines, in what’s being dubbed as ‘quishing’. In the last … [Read more...]
Speed and accidents decrease with lowered limits
Speeding offences decreased 29% in urban areas in July compared to the same month last year, said GoSafe. The combined offences on 20 and 30mph roads went down to 14,421 compared to 20,303 detected by fixed and mobile speed cameras, red-light cameras and average speed systems. The statistics show average speed has also gone down along with recorded collision data from police sources with killed … [Read more...]
Motorists fleeced out of extra £1.6 Billion in 12 months
Filling stations have pocketed an extra £1.6 Billion from motorists through overcharging on fuel, according to the latest Competition and Markets Authority. Supermarkets and roadside filling stations have steadily increased their profit take per litre and it raises questions about a possible illegal cartel operating behind the scenes with rivals reluctant to break the spiral. RAC head of policy … [Read more...]
Welsh menu just the ticket at TfW
Transport for Wales has launched a special Welsh menu on their trains to celebrate the national Eisteddfod from 3 to 10 August. Customers can expect a unique dining experience featuring the very best of Welsh produce including laverbread bacon, Caerphilly chicken supreme, glazed bara brith and many more. The exclusive restaurant is available on selected rail services running between north and … [Read more...]
EV holiday drivers face up to 120 hrs to charge cars
With the six-week holidays around the corner, Cornwall, Devon and North Wales have emerged as the best UK staycation destinations to visit in an electric vehicle. New research by ATS Euromaster has shown these hotspots ranking top in a nationwide study into the number of summer holiday visitors versus EV chargers in some of the UK’s leading staycation destinations. With EVs making up over a … [Read more...]
Lotus 72 stars in F1 Exhibition
The Formula 1 Exhibition has announced F1’s most successful car, the legendary Lotus Type 72, will be on display at the new London show opening on 23 August at ExCeL London. The first car to be announced at the new venue, the Lotus Type 72 is widely regarded as the most successful race car design in history and one of the greatest F1® cars of all time, with its slick aerodynamic profile and … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 July
Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places to park, so the Welsh Government must get … [Read more...]
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