The price of petrol in Wales has increased by 8.1p in 12 months to 119.6p/litre – yet 78% of drivers are unconvinced about switching to electric for their next car. The data from the index reveals some areas in the Wales are more expensive for motorists than others. Most expensive vs cheapest areas in Wales Cost of petrol (p/l) Cost of … [Read more...]
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BREAKING NEWS: Uber must close down in London
Uber has been kicked out of London. The taxi-hailing service has lost its operator’s licence following opposition by the GMB who campaigned for drivers’ minimum wage, regular breaks and holiday entitlements. The company maintained the drivers were self-employed but a 100,000 strong petition opposed its business model and there were further complaints … [Read more...]
Half of Brits expect to drive EVs inside five years
More than half of British motorists expect their main car to be electric in some form within the next five years, according to a major new survey. The poll of 1,000 car owners was conducted to mark the launch of Total EV – the go-to website for all things EV and hybrid. And the results highlight the incredible pace at which Brits are being switched on … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 September
A near 50-model range of the new Volvo XC40 will begin arriving in the UK early next year. Their latest SUV will have a wide choice of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains in two-wheel and 4WD, and pioneer the company’s all-inclusive Care by Volvo rental package within the M25. Chemical company Ineos and its British founder Jim Ratcliffe says he wants … [Read more...]
Welshman’s dream is realised 300-times over
When the Prodrive-run Aston Martin Racing team took victory in Texas in the latest round of the FIA World Endurance Championship last weekend, it was the 300th time a Prodrive team had won a race or rally since the company was formed in 1984. The Aston Martin Vantage GTE sealed the 300th win 33 years after Prodrive’s first victory at the Qatar rally on 27 … [Read more...]
Clocking cars increases under PCP limits
The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies is costing motorists over £800 million every year according to hpi, one of the UK’s leading authorities on vehicle checking services. The automotive data experts say the number of cars affected has also risen to one in 16. The figure has worsened from one in 20 cars less than three years … [Read more...]
Well to wheel costs of diesel outlined
A new analysis attacks the “whole life” costs of diesel cars. Transport and Environment has been looking at the well to wheel impact of diesel versus petrol and concludes it is far more polluting than many realise, apart from the exhaust emissions now in the headlines. While used diesel cars are collapsing in value and manufacturers are racing to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 September
Despite rising fuel prices, UK drivers are split on government plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles by 2040. According to research, for Confused.com’s newly-launched weekly fuel price index over a quarter (28%) of drivers disagree with the ban, while a further 28% are positive about the proposals. … [Read more...]
Sapa re-opens Welsh factory
Three years after it closed, Sapa Bedwas was officially reopened yesterday. The business has won a major contract to supply aluminium chassis parts for the new hybrid Black Cab, being made near Coventry and due to hit the Capital's streets early next year. The workforce in Sapa, Bedwas will be raised to about 130 in a few years and the company is … [Read more...]
Bangor bros pose most in Wales
The bros in Bangor are most likely to pimp their ride in Wales. Euro Car Parts has delved into their data to discover which areas of the UK have the most ‘pimped up’ cars. You may be forgiven for thinking the bigger cities like London and Manchester would take the crown, however residents of Lighthorne, a small town in Warwickshire are … [Read more...]
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