Sébastien Ogier and Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team secured victory at Rally Italia Sardegna after a close battle that lasted through to the final stage on Sunday. This year’s edition of the Italian island event lived up to its reputation, with ambient temperatures exceeding 30 degrees centigrade combining with rough and rocky roads to test the … [Read more...]
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FCA move in massive compensation claim
Some of the factors the Financial Conduct Authority will consider if it launches a UK-wide consumer redress scheme as part of its review into car loans commission have been set out. The regulator says it will confirm within six weeks of the outcome of the Supreme Court case, which is hoped to be announced in July, whether it does plan to introduce a redress … [Read more...]
Help to steer through mental health issues for motor trade
The Motor Ombudsman has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben to create ‘Steer’, a printed and free-to-download, quick-reference guide to help automotive businesses recognise and support their workers encountering mental health and wellbeing challenges. These are often driven by a whole host of factors from both within and outside Steer, the … [Read more...]
Pothole plague is not going away
Motorists are forking out thousands of pounds to repair pothole-related damage to their vehicles, according to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. A survey of 1,855 IAM RoadSmart members found that five percent of motorists spent more than £1,000 on repairs to damaged tyres, suspension, and steering, due to poor road conditions over the past … [Read more...]
Vans to deliver state of art weapons
The Ministry of Defence is investigating a new rapid-launch drone system housed in a fleet of conventional vans. According to the UK Defence Journal, the Government department is seeking industry input for the new weapons system under “Project Volley”, aiming to field multiple mobile launchers in vans capable of deploying five drones in under four minutes … [Read more...]
Barry train depot reopens
Passenger train drivers are once again based in Barry for the first time since the 1990s after work was completed on their depot. The move sees the number of people working at Barry rise to 58. Transport for Wales took over the depot in 2022 and have been proceeding to develop it alongside partners in Network Rail. Some 39 drivers will be based there … [Read more...]
Welsh plant secures new JLR parts contract
Support from Welsh Government will safeguard more than 60 jobs at a Torfaen car parts manufacturer, helping it secure valuable new business with Jaguar Land Rover. ZF Automotive UK Ltd, which supplies parts to car brands worldwide, will receive £432,000 in funding from the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund. This will allow Pontypool-based business, … [Read more...]
Severn Tunnel closure for two weeks
People using the railway network are being warned of disruption as "vital" work to the Severn Tunnel's overhead power lines is due to start. The tunnel will be closed from today for 11 days, until 20 June, with reduced train services in place and bus replacements operated on some services. Trains between London and South Wales will stop at Gloucester … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hatchback
When the world’s best selling car gets a significant makeover, you have to take a serious look at the Toyota Corolla. Launched in 1966, the Corolla became the best selling car in the world eight years later, overtaking the Beetle in 1997 for total sales and in 2021 went on to exceed 50 million models, being made in ten countries. It was also the platform … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales toilets flushed with investment
Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding. The Welsh Government grant – awarded to Powys County Council – will enable the refurbishment of toilets across Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells and Rhayader from March 2026. Improvements will be made to six public … [Read more...]
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