Some 3 million public charging points will be needed for 44 million electric vehicles in 2030 if the EU is to become climate neutral by 2050, shows new research by green campaign and research group Transport & Environment. That’s over 15 times the 185,000 public chargers currently available in the EU – which are enough for the current electric fleet … [Read more...]
Greener cars are rapidly rising in Wales, says comparison site
Green vehicles are growing in popularity with Welsh drivers, according to new figures showing a significant increase in the number of low-emission vehicles. The Department for Transport figures show that the number of low-emission vehicles in the region rose by 32 per cent in the year to the end of September, while the total number of vehicles increased by … [Read more...]
Welshman is latest Bentley Boy team member
Welsh motor racing star Seb Morris today realised his dream of becoming a fully-fledged ‘Bentley Boy’ after the renowned British manufacturer confirmed the 24-year-old in its official factory line-up for the full 2020 season. Marking by far the biggest moment in his professional sports career to date, Morris will race with Bentley’s full … [Read more...]
Workers spend a week commuting
Workers are wasting over five days of their time a year due to commuting problems, according to a poll by the CBI and Porter Novelli/Opinium. A survey of 2,000 employees across the UK found that they lost, on average, 2.7 hours a week due to travel disruption or delays. This equates to 125 hours, or over 5 whole days, in the course of a working year. As … [Read more...]
Repay Christmas and rent your drive
Brits now counting the cost of Christmas can ease the New Year financial blues by renting out their driveway whilst joining thousands of homeowners making more than £1,000 per year. Figures suggest that Brits spend from £500 to more than £700 per person over the festive period, splashing out on gifts, decorations, food, parties and the like. Yet data … [Read more...]
Welsh car buyers most loyal in disappointing 2019
UK car sales last year hit a six-year low and the industry does not expect an early recovery but Welsh buyers were most loyal, writes Robin Roberts. The SMMT said today that overall sales in 2019 were 2.4% below the previous year at 2.31M new models. Consumer confidence, confusion over clean air legislation which is tightening each year and challenging car … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 January
The Welsh Government is considering changing the law under its powers to fine registered vehicle keepers if anyone inside is seen throwing litter onto the roads. Currently the person throwing the litter can be fined but it’s proved difficult to trace them and enforce the law, so the change will result in an automatic fine after photographic evidence has … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 January
Train fares across Wales have been reduced, bucking trends across the rest of the UK, from this week. Transport for Wales said overall average prices will drop by just over 1% but English services coming through Wales will rise about 2.8%. Interpol has issued Lebanon with an international arrest warrant for fugitive motor mogul Carlos Ghosn, but it’s … [Read more...]
Ghosn’s home but not alone
Ousted and jailed Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has fled to his Lebanon home country after escaping from Japan. He has spent over a year in custody, latterly in a private house under surveillance, before making his getaway, reportedly hidden in a harp or double-bass instrument case and aboard a private jet. Although his three passports were held in Japan, he was … [Read more...]
Best selling used-cars surprises
Hyundai Tucson is the fastest-selling used car of 2019, while Ford and Vauxhall models dominate the best-selling list, reveals analysis by AA Cars used cars website. The Hyundai Tucson has repeated its success from 2018, with the model spending the shortest time on the site, compared to other car models, before being snapped up by speedy … [Read more...]
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