To mark National Pothole Day, Go.Compare Car Insurance can reveal the top ten counties in England and Wales whose roads are most peppered with potholes today. Topping the peak pothole list was Derbyshire County Council, which reported 215,787 potholes over three years between January 2020 and December 2022. Two more northern counties took the 2nd and 3rd … [Read more...]
Buses axed in 20mph row, more to follow?
Buses will no longer stop at a huge shopping outlet in St Asaph after the 20mph speed limit introduction. From January 14, Arriva Cymru will no longer serve the Tweedmill centre or the village of Llandegla via its Services 51 and x51, Rhyl to Wrexham. Service 51 will no longer call into Tweedmill Shopping Outlet and on service x51, Llandegla will no … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
Volkswagen will be the first volume manufacturer to offer Chat GPT as a standard feature from the second quarter of 2024 in many production vehicles. The new chatbot is to be offered in conjunction with the latest generation of infotainment in ID.7, ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, the new Tiguan and the new Passat, as well as in the new Golf. BT, has unveiled plans to … [Read more...]
Bad weather can improve your driving skill, says PassMeFast
With snow and sleet showers forecasted in parts of the UK this week, roads will become slippery and much harder to navigate. The drop in temperature and weather warning comes shortly after the disruption from storm Henk, with roads expected to be impacted as a result. BREAKING NEWS: With cool conditions in charge and the potential for snow and … [Read more...]
Ease into driving for the first time
Learning to drive can be a daunting experience. Having to come to terms with a new skill set whilst facing external pressures from other drivers and potential hazards is nerve-wracking. Many drivers may feel apprehensive even after passing, and this is normal, but there are ways you can feel more confident when you get behind the wheel. Louise Bruchez at … [Read more...]
Evans gambles on winning for TGR in Monte Carlo this month
Top Welsh driver, 28-year-old Elfyn Evans starts this season in Monte Carlo WRC opening round for Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team, who have confirmed their star-studded driver line-up for the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season. Kalle Rovanperä this year became the youngest winner of back-to-back WRC drivers’ titles, aged 23, and has signed a new … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 January
KGM Motors UK says all 80 dealerships will showcase the brand’s new corporate identity by mid-2024. KGM Motors UK confirmed its name change from SsangYong Motors UK to KGM Motors on 19 December supporting KGM Global with its brand purpose and future strategy following its own transition from SsangYong Motor Company. Honda today unveiled the “Honda 0 … [Read more...]
Electric SUVs charging into van market
Electric SUVs are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK is reporting. The company says that as long as the space, payload and towing capacity offered by eSUVs is adequate, they can bring a wide range of advantages over their electric van (e-van) counterparts. Ben Edwards, Consultant, said, “We’re at … [Read more...]
The dark side of headlight glare brings call for safety study
The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse. An RAC survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 (89%) think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are too bright, of which three-in-10 (28%) – a … [Read more...]
Commuters to be priced out of Cardiff
Commuters will be priced off Cardiff streets under radical plans being considered this month. The City Council wants to force drivers who travel into the capital to use park and ride schemes from the outskirts or public transport. This will reduce congestion and pollution while raising revenue for the council and will help residents with cars to park … [Read more...]
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