Wales is crumbling under a near £1 Billion bill to fix potholed roads. A pothole has been filled once every six minutes, every day, for 10 years in Wales, but still the backlog of carriageway repairs has reached new heights and is now approaching £1 billion. The figures, from this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report, spell … [Read more...]
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‘Automatic’ searches soaring says Beck Evans
Google searches for ‘automatic car’ have hit the highest point in two decades, widening the gap with ‘manual car’ more than ever before. Experts at the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans reported a surge in searches, with interest in ‘automatic car’ rising by 525% since 2004 and exceeding ‘manual car’ by 144% in 2025. The gap between searches for … [Read more...]
Guide to changing your car
With the new number plate mark introduced this month, a lot of used models are coming into the market so if you're considering upgrading your wheels, part-exchanging your car can be a convenient and cost-effective option at this time. And the popularity of part exchanging cars is rising, possibly influenced by the release of new car registration plates. As … [Read more...]
Families unfairly hit by Welsh plans to penalise cars
Cardiff's proposed congestion charge will penalise hard-working families faced with no alternative to using cars, say Senedd opposition members. Responding to his Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Peter Fox MS, highlighted the Welsh Labour Government's ongoing … [Read more...]
Vale of Glamorgan Council accused of parking arrogance
Senedd member Andrew RT Davies has accused the Vale of Glamorgan Council of “failing to support local people and local businesses” after they refused to meet with him and a constituent over a difficult parking matter in Barry. The South Wales Central Senedd Member had written to the Labour-run Council after meeting Matthew Evans, owner of C & H Plumbing … [Read more...]
Fuel prices expected to fall before Easter getaway
Motorists might be in for a extra boost this Easter - with the RAC expecting fuel prices to drop. Those planning a getaway after a wet winter and early spring are likely to see pump prices go down significantly. Drivers should see fuel prices fall from a six-month high in the next few weeks due to a significant drop in wholesale costs, analysis of RAC Fuel … [Read more...]
£140M plan for Cardiff Central station
Cardiff Central station will be transformed with an investment programme of up to £140 million. The full business case for the proposed improvements at Cardiff Central station was submitted at the end of last year and planning documents will be submitted soon. The delivery of the scheme is subject to planning and full business case approval. Transport for … [Read more...]
Government ignoring low carbon fuels in green drive
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has announced plans for 54 new charging and hydrogen refuelling hubs for zero emission HGVs. But while this is a significant investment in infrastructure, business group Logistics UK is challenging why the government continues to overlook the role of low carbon fuels in helping the UK achieve its decarbonisation … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 March
Renault is progressing joint ventures with China's Geely car business after apparently easing its association with Nissan, of Japan. The new partnership is commencing production of models in Brazil but its unclear if any versions will be exported. A survey of over 3,600 Decathlon shoppers found that EV drivers were more likely to do cardio-intensive sports … [Read more...]
EV salary sacrifice cuts business costs
Businesses and can slash their costs if they move to make EV salary sacrifice schemes. The electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes will offset Rachel Reeves's upcoming tax increases in April and companies have been seeking ways to minimise the impact of the Chancellor's controversial National Insurance hike, which will rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per … [Read more...]
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