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...]
Newslines 26 July
With the Olympics starting in Paris today, UK visitors to France are set for record levels - but motorists are being warned they are 20 times more likely to be breathalysed than in the UK. French police randomly test over 100 drivers per 1000 population, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain and the drink drive limit is 50mg, lower than the 80mg in England & Wales, so its wise to put a £5.99 … [Read more...]
Giving more for gizzmos
Car manufacturers are implementing a significant number of technology features in modern cars, which are intended to make the driving experience safer and more convenient. Uswitch car insurance conducted a survey to identify the tech features car owners think are most useful and which would influence them to pay more for a vehicle. Most popular car tech features … [Read more...]
Inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival
Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the Pembrey lap record in 1988, less known however is that the team returned five years later to test … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 July
In June 2024, EU car registrations increased by 4.3%, driven by gains in three out of the region’s four major markets: Italy (+15.1%), Germany (+6.1%), and Spain (+2.2%). In contrast, France saw a decline of 4.8% last month but the registrations of BEVs accounted for 14.4% of the EU car market, down from 15.1% the previous year while hybrid-electric vehicles increased their market share, growing … [Read more...]
On-line car sales have limited appeal, trade believes
Limited potential for online-only motor sales was the top reason for the recent collapse of Cazoo, say dealers. Research from July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows half of dealers surveyed said this was a problem, followed by 37% who said investors overestimated efficiencies that could be accessed through technology, and 35% that they failed to recognise that existing dealers were already good … [Read more...]
53,000 drivers gambling on a red-X
More than 53,000 motorists have been caught by police enforcement cameras disobeying Red X signs on smart motorways since 2021, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Analysed data gathered through a Freedom of Information request to police forces in England reveals that in 2021, nine police forces were enforcing against Red X infringements, with 4,393 drivers caught. … [Read more...]
Over £200M investment plan for Cardiff-Wales Airport
The Welsh Government proposes investing £206M over ten years in Cardiff Wales Airport. It has spent millions of pounds sustaining it through the Covid pandemic but says it needs this new investment to win further business for the Rhoose airport and Welsh economy and it has also said the investment must be approved by the Competitions and Market Authority and final approval maybe three months … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 July
Kia UK has ranked first place in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index from The Institute of Customer Service. With 81.4 points out of 100, Kia was considerably higher than the automotive sector average of 78 points, further highlighting the brand's dedication to providing excellent customer experiences. The average across all UK industry sectors was 75.8 points. New car sales data for the … [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...]
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