The Welsh Government will shortly begin consulting on major improvements to one of North Wales’ busiest sections of road, Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has announced. Consultation on the Deeside Corridor project will begin on the 13 March and last 12 weeks. The project will look to address congestion and safety issues between Queensferry and Northop and gather views on two … [Read more...]
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Car parking and costs make motorists see red
Cost and availability of parking is a growing concern for motorists There is growing concern among motorists about both the cost and availability of parking in the UK, according to the latest RAC Report on Motoring. Almost a fifth (18%) of the 1,714 motorists surveyed for the report said the cost of parking is one of their top-four concerns, a 50% increase compared with one in eight (12%) … [Read more...]
GM & Hyundai cave into Trump demands
General Motors will invest an additional $1 billion (£807.82 million) in its U.S. factories in 2017 and will move some parts production from Mexico to the United States that was previously handled by a supplier. The investments are in addition to the $2.9 billion the automaker announced last year, GM said and follow heavy criticism of the car maker by incoming US president Trump, who has also … [Read more...]
VW ordered to buy back model & PSA probe
Volkswagen Group has been ordered by a German court to take back a 2.0-litre diesel Skoda Yeti caught up in its emissions scandal and pay the buyer about 26,500 euros (£23,000), the full price of his car. VW intentionally committed fraud and can't defend itself by saying it hasn't clarified who was responsible for software that allowed the vehicle to cheat on emissions tests, the court in … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 January
Work on a £65m bypass in Gwynedd could face further delays, an assembly member has warned. Construction of the Bontnewydd road was due to start by the end of 2016, but was delayed amid concerns over wildlife while Arfon AM Sian Gwenllian fears it could be further pushed back as no date has been set for the public inquiry. Toyota and Nissan say they will continue to build cars in the UK … [Read more...]
2017 WRC begins today
The build-up and fever pitch expectation is almost over as this week’s Rallye Monte-Carlo 19 - 22 January heralds the start of one of the most keenly-anticipated FIA World Rally Championship seasons in memory. Dynamic new-look World Rally Cars will echo through the mountains of the French Alps as four of the world’s biggest automotive manufacturers begin the fight for supremacy in motorsport’s … [Read more...]
Welsh clubmen’s rally voted best in British calendar
The Nicky Grist Stages has won the prestigious Bill Turner Trophy for the Best Event in the 2016 Ravenol BTRDA Rally Series. It’s the fourth time that the Quinton Motor Club-organised rally has won the award, having lifted the trophy in 2005, 2010 and 2012. It has also been nominated as one of the top three best organised BTRDA Rally Series events for the last six years in succession. Luke … [Read more...]
Welsh dealership wins MG British award
Nathaniel MG of Bridgend is Britain’s top dealership for the brand. MG Motor UK has announced the winners of its 2017 Annual Dealer Awards as part of the company’s national conference, celebrated outstanding achievement from across the network. Nathaniel MG took home the prestigious Dealer of the Year accolade, alongside being named Top MG3 Selling Dealer. Part of the network since 2015, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 January
About 56% of respondents to a recent LeasePlan survey agreed that financial jargon has left them feeling more confused than before they started the conversation. Nearly 40% said they had dropped the purchase or product as a result of not understanding the abbreviations. An Autoglass survey of 250 British fleet managers found worries about the cost of fuel and service and maintenance are at … [Read more...]
Plan for problem times, says automotive charity
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families has launched a new campaign around financial health and well-being. As finances are often a key concern for people in the months of January and February, Ben has responded in its new campaign, which highlights how important financial health is as part of a … [Read more...]