A month after it took over rail operations the Welsh Government backed Transport for Wales admits a quarter of rolling stock is out of service. They admit 36 our of 127 trains are undergoing repairs leading to delays and cancellations on routes and now they have taken out newspaper ads to apologise. Alfa Romeo has partnered with Amazon to deliver test … [Read more...]
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Vauxhall Crossland X Ultimate arrives
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range Crossland X Utlimate to its SUV range. It features an eight-inch touchscreen, the Navi 5.0 IntelliLink infotainment system provides seamless smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Key features such as a driver drowsiness system, forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking with … [Read more...]
Warning over Severn Bridges closures
The Prince of Wales Bridge Second Severn Crossing will be closed westbound to remove toll booths at 8pm on friday 14 December and reopen on the following monday. The original Severn Bridge and M48 will be the only way across for soccer fans and Christmas shoppers over that weekend and the booths on this section will be removed with a closure from 17 - 19 … [Read more...]
Car makers’ head to roll this week
One of the automotive world’s most influential leaders is facing a probe into his finances and the sack this week. Media reports from Japan say Nissan is preparing to fire Chairman Carlos Ghosn for allegedly grossly under-reporting his income and using corporate assets for personal use, and it is also planning to terminate the employment of fellow board … [Read more...]
Welsh councils rake in £10M surplus from drivers
Councils in Wales ran a surplus of £10,065,347 in 2017/18 from parking charges and fines, 25% more than the previous year, according to a Freedom of Information request from the Welsh Conservatives. Labour-controlled Cardiff and Swansea city councils generated returns of £3.9m and £2.7m, respectively, in 2017/18, both increases on the previous … [Read more...]
Motorists’ mishaps costing them millions
Motorists' mishaps are costing them millions in fines, according to insurer Confused.com. Councils in Wales are raked in almost £6 million in fines on drivers for passing through a bus lane in just one year. New research reveals motorists in the region are left feeling confused by bus lane signage, and are making calls for them to be made clearer, as … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 November
Rich Welsh drivers prefer to buy a Lamborghini, says a specialist finance company. JBR Capital revealed the Italian supercars account for over 28% of their loans, the highest for the marque in the UK, in Wales. There is a £150M plan to revive a race and test track near Rassau, Ebbw Vale, according to media reports. It follows the failure of the … [Read more...]
Bid to improve stations’ access
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has backed a bid to the UK Government’s Access for All programme to improve fifteen stations across Wales. AfA is a UK Government funded programme, used to create an obstacle free, accessible route from station entrance to platform. This generally includes providing lifts or ramps, along with associated works to improve … [Read more...]
Drivers get green-lights as jams mount
Traffic congestion is now the top concern among UK motorists, overtaking other drivers on mobile phones. However people checking social media on the move is still seen as the biggest risk to personal safety. These are the main findings of IAM RoadSmart’s eagerly awaited fourth annual Safety Culture Survey. Each year since 2015 IAM RoadSmart, the … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers among UK safest
The Welsh are worriers behind the wheel. There are now over 25.8m cars on the road in the UK today, that’s nearly one for every two people and the figure is increasing at a rate of around 600,000 every year. Even given the vast number of vehicles on the road, you’ll rarely encounter someone who openly admits they’re a bad driver. This led us to … [Read more...]
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