A Nissan dealership in South Wales has rounded off a year of receiving awards and accolades from the manufacturer by being declared the best in its entire UK network. Bassetts Nissan Swansea has been named ‘Dealership Ambassador of the Year’ for 2024 because of its stellar sales performance and excellent customer care. The ultimate title was awarded after … [Read more...]
Picking the best EV and keeping it powered
The International Drivers Association has taken a close look at which EVs can turn in the best battery-life performance to provide important knowledge before they buy a new EV. The move to electric vehicles is nothing short of a silent revolution on the streets of the European countries. With an increasing clamour for green transport alternatives, the … [Read more...]
Debate to accelerate over Wales’ 20mph default limit review
This month marks one year since the Labour Welsh Government introduced default 20mph speed limits across Wales, the same 20mph speed limit that the Welsh Government’s own Explanatory Memorandum said would cost the Welsh economy up to £8.9 billion. Since then, we saw the record breaking Senedd petition to scrap 20mph speed limits, the former Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 September
The prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel at UK forecourts are now falling more quickly than at any other point in 2024 so far, with both fuels now nearly 7p cheaper than a month ago, RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows. As of Thursday 19 September, a litre of unleaded is being sold for 136.15p on average – down 5p since the start of September (141.26p) and … [Read more...]
Check your tyres, drivers warned
With summer well and truly over, drivers are being warned not to overlook regular tyre checks and avoid being caught out by worn or deflated tyres as autumn and then winter rolls in. Ahead of the coldest period of the year, deflated tyres pose a danger as they lose grip on the road surface in colder conditions. There’s also a financial risk for fleets … [Read more...]
Welsh Government dragging feet over active travel plans
Welsh Government active travel ambitions are ‘a long way from being achieved’, says Audit Wales in a new report. There's been increased spending through the Active Travel Fund but warned that headline active travel rates have not improved in recent years. It said that better evidence was needed to track progress and assess value for money. ‘Active travel’ … [Read more...]
Pay-per-month insurance rip off
Six months after Which? revealed eye-watering interest rates being charged to insurance customers paying monthly, new analysis reveals that little has changed. In August, the consumer body surveyed 49 car insurance firms and 48 home insurance firms to find out what they charge customers using 'premium finance' to pay for their insurance in monthly … [Read more...]
Vans with most problems for users
The study reveals that the Peugeot Bipper, SEAT Toledo and Citroën Nemo are the least reliable vehicles on UK roads. Interestingly, the majority of the vehicles in the top 10 list are compact or full-size vans typically used for commercial use. Taking the top spot is the Peugeot Bipper, where 366 of the 3,279 new registrations in 2024 were scrapped in the … [Read more...]
Holding out for hybrids after 2030
Hybrids are expected to be reprieved from Labour Government planned changes to their automotive policy. Before the General Election, Labour pledged to end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 but now they have diverted their drive to extend the life of hybrids until 2035. Manufacturers, dealers, motoring organisations and the public have voiced … [Read more...]
£12.6bn fines looming for car makers
Falling demand for EVs means that carmakers could be slapped with billions of fines for missing strict 2025 emissions targets, Renault’s chief has said on French radio. Volvo has reversed plans to end its petrol lineup due to falling ev models' sales and complaints from dealers and now Europe’s car industry faces fines totalling €15bn (£12.6bn) for failing … [Read more...]
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