Seven in ten stolen cars are not now recovered with sophisticated gangs stealing them and breaking for parts and a lot of money, according to the latest study. One of the most popular to pinch because of easily bypassed security system is the Range Rover and its also one of the most expensive worth a lot in stripped out parts sold on the black market to … [Read more...]
20mph speed limits in Wales
The Welsh Senedd will today vote on the Restricted Roads Order, which would impose reduced speed limits in built-up areas across the whole of Wales from 30mph to 20mph. Commenting, Welsh Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Ashgar MS, said, “The Welsh Conservatives are not against introducing 20mph speed limits outside schools, playgrounds, places of … [Read more...]
Fraudster sat 150 driving tests
A woman living in Wales who impersonated learner drivers taking theory and practical driving tests over two years has been jailed for eight months. Inderjeet Kaur, 29, of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, admitted taking 150 tests between 2018 and 2020 for people who had difficulty with English. Swansea Crown Court heard suspicion grew at test … [Read more...]
New deal for disabled using taxis and hire cabs
New laws will ensure the 13.7 million disabled people in Wales receive the assistance they need and will not be charged over the odds when using taxis and private hire vehicles. The new Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 came into force on the 28 June and is the most significant change to taxi accessibility legislation since the … [Read more...]
Motorway jams expected by fuel protesters
The Prince of Wales bridge and parts of the M4 around Bristol will be targetted by fuel protesters today, said police. Motorists may experience much longer travel times over the Bridge and between the Almonsbury Interchange and M32 Bristol link road as well as possible slow moving traffic over the Portbury M5 bridge. The protests are planned over … [Read more...]
Energy costs crippling UK automotive sector
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveals firms face a £90 million uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%. UK electricity prices are the most expensive of any European … [Read more...]
Clampdown on careless drivers
You can now go to prison for a long time if you seriously injure someone while carelessly driving. The law changed this week following campaigns to plug a gap in sentencing guidelines and here Paul Loughlin (below), partner and motoring offences specialist at Stephensons explains the thinking behind the changes. “The consequences of dangerous and … [Read more...]
New law on smart chargers eases strain on grid
New legislation requires all home and workplace electric vehicle chargers installed from this week to have smart charging capabilities. The new laws are aimed at helping to manage the strain on the national grid. They will encourage drivers to use smarter tariffs to avoid thousands of EVs charging at once during peak hours, which is usually during the day … [Read more...]
End of the road for traditional petrol and diesel cars
It’s game over for the internal combustion engine as we've known it in Europe, green group Transport & Environment (T&E) has said, after EU governments agreed to end sales of polluting cars and vans by 2035. The deal reached by Environment Ministers this morning makes the switch to zero-emissions vehicles a foregone conclusion after the European … [Read more...]
Cyber criminals eye motor businesses
Big car dealerships and automotive suppliers face a threat from cyber-criminals and ransomware. KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of a resource kit for IT managers as part of a month-long effort in July to increase awareness of ransomware, its many forms and … [Read more...]
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