Admiral is recruiting more than 280 people across south Wales. The company is creating 150 jobs in Cardiff, over 100 in Swansea and in excess of 30 in Newport. Europcar the leader in car hire services in Europe, is offering up to 20% off van hire, as part of its January sale. After the busy festive season, January is the ideal time for people to de-clutter their homes and have a big clear … [Read more...]
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Announcing that overall sales are up by 54% in the past nine months provides tangible proof that the forward strategy established by Lotus Cars is working. In volume terms, the increase of 551 cars over the previous year, to a total of 1,565, is an excellent result for the British sports car maker. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has appointed Mrs Sarah Sillars OBE, one of the … [Read more...]
Exceptional demand is boost for Toyota Mirai
Toyota will increase production of its Mirai fuel cell car. The hydrogen-powered saloon was launched in Japan on 15 December and will be introduced in the UK and other selected European markets this year. The new plan calls for production to increase from 700 units this year to approximately 2,000 in 2016 and around 3,000 in 2017 as unprecedented demand has been received. Toyota decided … [Read more...]
Fast Parts Wales is expanding
Radiator and air-conditioning specialist Fast Rads has officially become part of the Fast Parts Wales Group of companies. Previously, Fast Rads enjoyed an excellent working relationship with motor factor Fast Parts Wales and the move into the group will mean enhanced access to the group’s expanding resources and expertise. Nathan Travis, Fast Parts Wales general manager (right with Vance … [Read more...]
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New 50mph speed enforcement cameras have gone live on the M4 at Port Talbot. The four cameras were installed in October on a two-mile stretch and during a trial period hundreds of motorists a day were found to be ignoring the speed limit. Wales rugby star Adam Jones has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding on his way to a wedding suit fitting. Jones, 33, of … [Read more...]
Legal code breakers threaten luxury car owners
Keyless car entry kits are being sold on the web for less than £100 which makes them easily accessible to any car thief, warn Tracker. Car hacking is a growing issue for motorists with many vehicle manufacturers now adopting keyless technology. Jaguar Land Rover is the latest manufacturer to boost its vehicle security to tackle the problem. There has been a rise in the numbers of vehicles … [Read more...]
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Toyota’s first hydrogen-powered production car has amassed an exceptional 1,500 orders in its first month on sale in Japan. Due for introduction in the UK later this year, the ground-breaking Mirai saloon has far exceeded expectations, Toyota’s initial plan was to sell about 400 units by the end of this year. Russian car sales are heading well into the red. They’re likely to drop 24 percent … [Read more...]
Drivers hit by massive fines in Cardiff
Thousands of drivers in Cardiff have had a gloomy New Year and been fined for driving in bus lanes and blocking yellow boxes. New penalties introduced in December before the city filled with shoppers and those unfamiliar with the roads, and the new law has resulted in 3,500 fines in a single month for drivers using bus lanes in Cardiff. Cardiff council handed out a total of 3,544 penalty … [Read more...]
Welsh Government fight to slash riders deaths at junctions
The ‘Innovation in Reducing Motorcyclist Casualties in Wales’ project is a new national competition launched by the Welsh Government to drive forward Wales’ innovation agenda. This competition is funded by the Welsh Government and Innovate UK, and jointly run with RoSPA Wales. The competition will identify innovative projects that can help the Welsh Government to reduce the number of … [Read more...]
Wales bus passes now valid on some trains
Wales Transport Minister Edwina Hart is urging concessionary bus pass holders to take advantage of a new 34% discount scheme for local fares on the Cardiff & Valleys Lines rail network. Arriva Trains Wales are offering the reduced fares for pass holders on any trains on or after 9.30am Monday to Friday and any time on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Transport Minister, Edwina Hart … [Read more...]