In Cardiff this weekend, cyclists will be joined by British BMX Flatland Champion Matti Hemmings for a ride starting at PedalPower at 2pm and finishing at Cardiff City Hall. They are part of a global bike ride under the Kidical Mass movement to promote riding and child safety expected to be supported by 100,000 people and Swansea hosted a rideout last … [Read more...]
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Lords cricitise PM on losing way with net zero roadmap
The Prime Minister has chosen to kick the can down the road, rather than pick it up and put it in the recycling bin, say Lords who are currently looking into the environment and climate change. Baroness Parminter (below), Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, responded to yesterday’s Net Zero Speech by Prime Minister, Rishi … [Read more...]
Green motoring u-turn is sickening says industry
Applying the brakes to the 2030 electrification deadline by the Government is a poor and insincere reflection on the needs of business and the environment, according to the head of Britain’s fleet professionals. Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, said, “This is a crucial subject where massive investments have been made and is not just something that should be … [Read more...]
Fijian fever match for South Wales Metro
With Rugby World Cup fever taking hold of the globe, Transport for Wales is pleased to welcome some of the Fijian community to Cardiff this Thursday for a rugby and recruitment event. Transport for Wales is in the process of building the South Wales Metro and has brought together businesses from their supply chain to offer potential employment opportunities … [Read more...]
Used market uplift expected in 2024
More than half of dealers (55%) expect 2024’s used car market to be better than this year’s, suggests new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 45% also believe there will be better stock supply and 43% that demand for electric vehicles (EVs) will increase. However, just 25% expect there to be an improvement in consumer … [Read more...]
Warranties out of step with reality, says software specialist
Car and van lease contracts and warranties should be extended to align with the new real world fleet replacement cycles that have emerged following the pandemic, reports FleetCheck. The fleet management software specialist says that cars across its user base are now generally being operated for close to five years compared to 3-4 previously, while vans have … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 September
The British Government should incentivise EV private car purchases, say the car-makers. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the ev market has moved from the early adopter phase with 16% of new registrations but more incentives were needed to push towards the zero emissions target of the Government. A petition in Wales calling for this … [Read more...]
Insurers with-hold £47M of claims from motorists
GoCompare car insurance revealed that over £47 million worth of motor insurance claims were unsuccessful during the second half of 2021, the last available period for checking. Using Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data, the insurance comparison site calculated that more than 14,000 motor insurance claims were rejected between July and December of 2021, … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 September
Some 70% of motorists prefer to drive alone, according to a poll for Prestone maintenance products. Drivers told Prestone the most irritating passenger is usually their partner, followed by kids and then parents and the most annoying thing a passenger can do is smoke, while littering and commenting on the way a car was driven come close behind. Transport … [Read more...]
Makers dropping small cars pick up criticisms
Carmakers are prioritising the production, marketing and sale of larger vehicles like SUVs and e-SUVs over more affordable, smaller EVs. Smaller EVs could help those on lower incomes gain from the benefits of using EVs as well as more efficient use of critical raw materials essential in efforts to achieve net zero. The arrival of more affordable, smaller … [Read more...]
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