Le Mans is home to the most famous 24-hour endurance race in the world this weekend, with thousands of motoring enthusiasts making the pilgrimage via Eurotunnel Le Shuttle to partake. The Eurotunnel terminals will be alive with the roar of powerful engines, with over 1,400 supercar and elite sports car journeys already booked around the weekend of the … [Read more...]
StreetCar desire to meet need for motor-sport
Some of the earliest forms of motorsport will be given a new lease of life. Motorsport UK, the national governing body, has launched StreetCar to encourage more people to get behind the wheel and enjoy the sport; overturning the age-old perception that it is out of reach for most people. StreetCar will showcase the existing vibrant grassroots motorsport … [Read more...]
Classic racer renovation recognised
Among the many awards given at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza of Villa d’Este is one that recognises the historical and cultural importance of the motor car. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciensor international federation of historic vehicles) established its Best Preserved Vehicle Awards in 2016 to reward the custodians of … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers falling at Cardiff-Wales Airport
Welsh Government data released today shows that passenger numbers at Cardiff Airport have fallen despite the easing of restrictions. In 2021, passenger numbers decreased by 44% compared with 2020 to 123,000. Furthermore, the number of domestic passengers fell by over 50% from 32,000 to 15,000 and the number of international passengers fell by 80,000. The … [Read more...]
£2.00 a litre diesel price spikes 17 year record in Wales
Fuel prices jumped their highest in a day over the last 17 years, said the RAC. Along the M4, motorway services posted it at £2.00 a litre for diesel and RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams explained, “The average price of petrol endured its biggest daily jump in 17 years by going more than 2p (2.23p) a litre on Tuesday taking it to nearly 181p a litre … [Read more...]
Isuzu dealers warm to Arctic Truck
Isuzu UK has appointed thirteen current dealers as authorised Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers, enabling these selected dealers to support the sales, servicing and requirements for the recently launched All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. S&S Services in Ayr has been appointed in Scotland with KT Green in Leeds covering the north of England. In … [Read more...]
Kia’s EV plans to inspire over next five years
Less than ten years ago, Kia began development of its Soul electric car and now it’s one of the world’s leading makers of low carbon models, but is still keeping the internal combustion engine option open. As it prepares to roll out the forthcoming Niro range across Europe including hybrids and battery only models as its latest offerings in a truly massive … [Read more...]
MPs blame game is not delivering for Britain
The report into Road Freight Supply Chains by the Transport Select Committee combines many complex issues in an attempt to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK. As David Wells OBE, Chief Executive at Logistics UK explained, the sector has worked … [Read more...]
Transport fails Wales, Tories tell Welsh Government
The Welsh Conservatives slammed the Labour Government in Cardiff Bay for failing to plan ahead for major events after the chaos that befell the capital the weekend before last. When asked by Leader of the Opposition Andrew RT Davies MS about why rail services were not prepared for an influx of visitors to the city – there to see Ed Sheeran and My Chemical … [Read more...]
Explaining the hype of hyper-miling
More than three quarters of UK drivers are now using hypermiling techniques, despite the potential danger to their vehicles - and themselves. In recent research from used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, 76 percent of people agreed they’re now more likely to use hypermiling techniques because of the recent rise in fuel costs. Digging deeper … [Read more...]
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