The fifth-generation Treforest-based Hutchings Motor Group, has opened their new Hyundai dealership in Swansea. The £2.5m development opened in time for the firm to gear up for the seasonal September car registration plate change. Group Managing Director, Stephen Hutchings said, “Following five years of successful partnership with Hyundai, we are delighted to announce the August opening of … [Read more...]
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Vehicle repairers least liked amongst traders, says poll
Customers hate dealing with car repair garages more than any other trade, according to warranty company, Warrantywise. The results of a survey showed that repair garages now beat estate agents into first place, with plumbers taking the third spot in the podium of pain. The survey of 1,320 people showed that customers felt baffled by technical jargon, so are worried about taking their car to … [Read more...]
Uninsured vehicles rising after years of decline
More vehicles are being driven without insurance and having accidents. Approximately 58,000 were crushed last year - a rate of more than 1,000 a week. The Motor Insurer's Bureau, is looking at why they have increased in the year to July by almost 10% to about 12,000 after declining since 2004. MIB expects to pay out £256m from a fund provided by insurers at a cost of £15 to each motor … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 August
The cost of running a car eats up 20% of a young driver’s annual take-home pay, according to analysis from Cuvva, the app-based pay-as-you-go car insurer. Excluding the actual purchase price of the vehicle, the total cost of running a car for a UK driver aged 17-22 is £2,861 a year, 19.9% of the annual take-home pay of £14,402 for someone in this age group. Truck platooning could save cost, … [Read more...]
Driverless cars benefits “blind” to motorists
Drivers fail to see that automated and driverless vehicles will deliver promised benefits according to a study. When asked about what benefits will be delivered, the second most popular response was ‘none’ as more than a third of respondents could not identify any advantage that would follow future advances. In identifying their feelings about automotive technology the top six issues were … [Read more...]
Convoys carry safety concerns, says IAM RoadSmart
Self-driving lorry convoys of close running HGVs need very careful planning, said road safety body IAM RoadSmart. Britain’s biggest independent road safety charity is advising there must be more reassurances on issues such as cyber attacks as well as basic road safety needs such as telling other drivers which trucks are in the platoon. The trial announced by the Department of Transport is … [Read more...]
Cheapest EV cars to run announced by cap hpi
As interest in the electric vehicle sector continues to grow, the latest analysis from automotive data experts cap hpi looks at the total cost of ownership (TCO) to reveal the EV cars with the lowest motoring costs. The analysis looksed at used EVs for those motorists thinking of making a switch to an alternative fuel type from petrol or diesel. Once all the servicing, fuel and other motoring … [Read more...]
Welsh bus services get £2.8m boost
Wales' economy and transport secretary Ken Skates has announced £2.8m local transport network funding to help boost bus travel. Over a third will be spent on wide range improvements in the Swansea area as the city centre is redeveloped. Flintshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Torfaen will all see funding through this year’s Local Transport Network Fund, Economy … [Read more...]
UK car making soars nearly 8% led by exports
British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, said the SMMT. Major carmakers ramped up production for new and existing models in the month ahead of summer factory shutdowns, which provide an essential period for plant maintenance, upgrades and re-tooling. Production for the UK bounced back in July, in readiness for the important … [Read more...]
Hydrogen injection significantly cuts emissions
British manufacturer CGON has released a revolutionary new range of hydrogen additive injection products that can reduce engine emissions by up to 80% and offer fuel savings of up to 20%. Developed over the last eight years at its research and development facility in the United Kingdom and tested extensively on the road, CGON’s independently verified technology significantly reduces emissions … [Read more...]