The Independent Garage Association is calling upon the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The feedback gathered will be important in lobbying for increased support and resources from government agencies to promote apprentice recruitment and training within the Automotive sector. A skilled … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 August
New electric tram trains that will revolutionise transport across the South Wales valleys were unveiled this week at their new £100 million depot at Taff’s Well. As part of the South Wales Metro project by Transport for Wales, they are capable of operating on both electric lines and battery power up to 62mph and carry 252 passengers. Commuter scooters … [Read more...]
Wales fire service to assist in 20mph limit education
The Welsh Government has enlisted fire service personnel to team up with police officers and educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, 17 September Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads, but it is already operating in eight pilot areas. To … [Read more...]
Beware holiday hire car insurance rip-offs
Avoid getting burned on a foreign holiday with a hire car, says Chris Adams, Operations Director at the Brindley Group. “Feeling burned – and not because of the sun – isn’t exactly the ideal start to your summer holiday. On the road to hiring a holiday car, there can be rip offs aplenty, so you should know what to watch out for," he said. Going with a name … [Read more...]
Gridserve’s massive ev charger investment
Gridserve has announced the largest debt raise to-date globally for a privately-owned charge point operator, demonstrating the market’s confidence in both the transition to electric mobility and its mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale. Comprising £326 million in committed loan facilities, with a further £200 million uncommitted … [Read more...]
Toyota C-HR offers summer getaway inside
The new Toyota C-HR is making its UK debut on a Summer Escapade tour of four popular festivals, providing a public preview of the distinctive coupe-styled SUV, which goes on sale later this year. The Toyota C-HR Summer Escapade is an immersive experience inspired by different holiday destinations. The tour opens this week at Camp Bestival at Lulworth … [Read more...]
Swansea investment stalls
Swansea Council built a car park and space for restaurants over a year ago yet they remain empty and have yet to complete a much needed hotel near Swansea Arena. Welsh Conservative Shadow Local Government Minister, Sam Rowlands MS said in response to the news, “This vital project will bring much needed economic growth to Swansea, but it sounds to me that … [Read more...]
Government damaging confusion over cleaner vehicles
This week’s government ambivalence over the longstanding 2030 EV sales deadline is potentially “damaging for fleets” who are committed to electrification, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding (below), managing director at the leading fleet software provider, said that prime minister Rishi Sunak’s equivocation when asked about the deadline by an interviewer had … [Read more...]
Holidaymakers praise foreign roads
The great holiday getaway is underway and an overwhelming majority of UK drivers think the roads they’ve driven on in other European countries put the UK’s potholed-plagued streets to shame, according to new RAC Europe research. As many as 72% of drivers who have experience of driving abroad think the condition of roads – such as the number and severity of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MG4 EV Trophy
If you believe pure electric cars are overpriced and underperforming, you haven’t tried the MG4 Trophy. Introduced last autumn as the top model in a new series, the Trophy builds on the success of the ZS suv and MG5 estate and delivers family friendly hatchback practicality wrapped in an eye-catching style. But its beauty is more than skin deep and the … [Read more...]
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