Dyson is seeking another 300 engineers to work on its forthcoming new electric car project, the company has announced on the back of a massive 27% rise in earnings to £801 M last year. The company is headquartered at Malmesbury but has converted a former RAF hangar at Hullavington to develop their new car for 2020, but not said where it will be … [Read more...]
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Freezing rain adds to drivers’ danger
Freezing rain hitting some parts of Wales is one of the greatest dangers to drivers, says RAC spokesman Rod Dennis. RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis explained, “Droplets of rain which come into contact with the ground and other surfaces freeze instantly. This creates a huge hazard as roads may look clear and safe, despite actually being potentially icy … [Read more...]
New boss at Ford Bridgend Engine Plant
An engineer who started his career with Ford Bridgend Engine Plant has been appointed manager in South Wales. Wallace Yearwood replaces Ian Pearson, who has been there four years and now leaves to become Craiova Plant Site Director and President of Ford of Romania Board of Directors. Wallace Yearwood was previously Director Asia Pacific Powertrain … [Read more...]
EVs might shock you with depreciation
Electric car sales may have reached an all-time high, with almost 120,000 alternatively fuelled vehicles sold in the UK in 2017, but buyers of electric cars face great variations in the rate at which different models depreciate. Research by InsuretheGap.com shows striking differences in the depreciation of ten of the most popular electric cars from their … [Read more...]
L-Drivers on motorways from 4 June
Learner drivers will be allowed on motorways from 4 June, says the Government . Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed this as ‘common sense’ and says it could save countless lives. An announcement from the DVSA yesterday said learners will need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls. Motorways … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 March
Shoppers and workers may face a parking tax in Wales. It was suggested during a debate in the Senedd to raise funds for walking and cycling routes but opponents have labelled it a potential disaster for traders and jobs. The Welsh Government has approved 14 council plans for walking and cycling. The Active Travel Act (2013) places a legal duty on … [Read more...]
RAC handles record breakdowns this week
The RAC dealt with 9,700 breakdowns wednesday, which is an unprecedented number at the end of February. This was 36% more than forecast even after it factored in the extreme weather conditions and 50% busier than it should have been for the time of year. “By 11am on thursday the RAC had already helped 3,500 stricken motorists – a record 80% more than … [Read more...]
Red alert for blizzards in S Wales today
The Welsh Government is urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary as a spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected to hit South and Mid Wales this afternoon. The Met Office has issued a red warning for ‘extreme weather’ and there could be long delays and cancellations of many public transport services seems highly likely. Some … [Read more...]
Davies & Gilbey dominate tough Rali Bro Caron
Saturday night saw the latest round of the Welsh Road Rally Championship with the Lampeter & District MC run Rali Bro Caron with a capacity entry of 90 cars and a reserve list for the ever popular event, writes Gary Jones. Car one away would be Kevin Davies and Alan James in a Mk2 Escort cogging up the gears over the hiils of Mynydd Llanybydder, but … [Read more...]
Boost for Wales as new Toyota Auris gets go-ahead
The next Toyota Auris series will be built in its Derby plant, the company said today as it confirmed intentions first given last year. The news is also a boost for its Deeside engine plant that supplies the Burnaston assembly plant which exports 85% of production. Confirmation will safeguard about 3,000 jobs for over five years and shows faith in the … [Read more...]
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