Allensbank Primary School, near Whitchurch Rd., Cardiff has been awarded with Sustrans’ Bronze School Mark following the school community’s recent efforts in getting children walking, cycling and scooting to school. The Whitchurch Rd area has recently been identified as one of the highest polluted in the capital and so every effort made by the school to … [Read more...]
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Nextbike Cardiff expands with free trial – but is it enough?
Scores of cyclists will take part in a mass ride through Cardiff to celebrate the expansion of the city’s nextbike share scheme. A whopping 4,300 miles have been clocked up on the bikes in Cardiff since a trial scheme with 50 bikes was launched in March – the equivalent of cycling the Taff Trail 78 times. And the whole city will get to use the bikes … [Read more...]
Slow start to used sales but diesels rise
Britain’s used car market had a slower but relatively solid start to the year, with sales surpassing 2 million in the first three months, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 2,031,661 vehicles changed hands, a -4.8% (-102,295 units) year-on-year decline compared with Q1 2017. Demand for petrol engine cars fell -9.7%, as … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales was a car crash for Welsh Government
Senior civil servants in Wales have been criticised by the Welsh Public Accounts Committee over their botched handling of financial affairs surrounding the failed £433M Circuit of Wales. The committee said the officials made "inexplicable decisions" about the spending and authorised £9M initial investment, but it’s unlikely to see £7.3M returned as the … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 May
Volvo V60 prices will start from £31,810 when it reaches showrooms in July with first deliveries to buyers in autumn. There will be four trim levels with two diesels and a petrol, while R-Design and Cross Country versions follow. Volvo has become first in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test … [Read more...]
Welsh Government road safety is out of step – AM
Following years of campaigning for improved road safety measures to be implemented by the Welsh Government along the A470 in Glan Conwy, Janet Finch-Saunders, Assembly Member for Aberconwy, has spoken out at the lack of action following the Community Safety scheme conducted in 2017/18. Janet said, “Pedestrian safety in Glan Conwy has been a serious local … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 May
About 63% of drivers told OSV Ltd that new technology in their cars was distracting. Some 42% thought we are becoming too dependent on car gadgets and 50% said they would pay more for additional safety features even if they did not reduce the likelihood of an accident. For the first time in its 122-years history, the annual London to Brighton veteran … [Read more...]
New exhibition at National Motor Museum
The Guild of Motoring Writers, the world’s oldest and largest organisation for automotive journalists, has opened a new permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire. The expanded and updated display, in its own dedicated area within the famous New Forest museum, tells the story of the Guild, which was started by a group of … [Read more...]
Tougher MoT test begins tomorrow.
A newer and tougher MoT test begins tomorrow. More vehicles than ever are expected to fail and the worst will be prevented from leaving the test station until they pass. Diesel powered models will face more stringent emissions tests. GoCompare Car Insurance is warning drivers they could invalidate their insurance if they fail to hold an up-to-date MOT … [Read more...]
EU to fine UK for dirty air and diesel-gate
Britain faces a multi-million pound EU fine for failing to act over diesel-gate and high NO2 emissions. The UK and five other EU member states must pay fines and on-going penalties for breaches of air quality, revealed T&E. It was adjudged breaking NO2 limits and allowing car makers to get away with selling illegally polluting cars, while others … [Read more...]
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