It has been a long eight months, but Cloverlands Model Car Museum is finally open to the public again in Mid-Wales.! Regular readers of our newsletter will be aware that we were forced to close at the end of August last year, to enable our hosts the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway to replace the life-expired roof of the building in which we are … [Read more...]
Tesla sweep to top in strong June registrations
The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June, with registrations rising 11.4% to reach 213,166 units in the best performance for the month since 2019, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, but which warned of problems ahead for the sector. Growth was recorded across all sectors, with registrations by private buyers up 12.5%, … [Read more...]
Transport must remain national priority, say engineers
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation is urging the UK Government to ensure that transport infrastructure investment remains a national priority following the publication of the Government's Defence Investment Plan Funding Explainer, which outlines reductions to elements of the Department for Transport's capital programme to support … [Read more...]
Vertu advice for summer holidays on the road
As the school holidays approach and families prepare for longer summer journeys, aftersales technicians at Vertu are warning that winter and pothole-season damage can remain hidden until a car is placed under sustained strain. In a survey of Vertu's aftersales technicians, 46% identified a weakened battery as the most common issue they see after winter. … [Read more...]
Wales’ new long-distance coaches – but they’re not electric
Travellers across Wales will save over an hour on journey times between the north and the south of Wales when a new long-distance coach timetable launches this autumn. The new coach service will operate regular services every day linking Bangor to Carmarthen to transform connectivity across the country and improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, … [Read more...]
UK Automotive faces serious risks from failing EV drive
UK car makers and dealers are calling on the Government to revise and invest in their zero emissions target and electric vehicle registrations. In its annual analysis of the automotive sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders report points to some areas that need fixing: Sky high energy costs Business costs that make it harder to … [Read more...]
Energy Shop shows hidden EV savings
A new calculator from The Energy Shop reveals up to 744,800 Brits may be overpaying by around £48 a year on an EV-specific energy tariff compared with a standard single-rate deal. Ofgem’s July price cap increase of 13% kicks in today and Scott Byrom, Energy Expert and CEO at The Energy Shop, says EV tariffs are most likely to suit drivers who use a lot of … [Read more...]
New safety tests to stop under-run accidents
The Government is initiating a new series of HGV tests to reduce serious injuries and death involving car drivers going into the back of trailers and lorries. National Highways has initiated a series of crash tests after identifying a serious risk on England’s motorways and major A-roads after initial tests found existing designs did not always work in some … [Read more...]
UK automotive improves but change is needed
UK vehicle production rose 2.7% in May to 51,178 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Car output grew 3.2% to 49,249 units, reversing four months of decline, while commercial vehicle (CV) volumes fell -7.6% to 1,929 units. The stronger overall performance was driven by overseas orders, which recovered following a -30.3% … [Read more...]
Lower premiums with added years
Research for Compare the Market reveals that almost half (48%) of UK drivers aged 51 and over have never checked whether changes in their driving habits could reduce their car insurance costs, meaning millions could be overpaying on their premiums. The survey highlights a knowledge gap among drivers transitioning into semi-retirement or retirement. In fact, … [Read more...]
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