The Severn Bridge Tolls will be radically overhauled when the two crossings pass into public ownership. Transport Minister Andrew Jones’s announcement that the Severn Bridges won’t be a “cash-making exercise” when they return to public ownership has been hailed as a big win for the Freight Transport Association and its members. Mr Jones told the Welsh … [Read more...]
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Wales fuel price rises among the lowest in UK
Welsh motorists are getting some of the best deals at petrol pumps, according to RAC Fuel Watch. The average prices of petrol & diesel have increased for the fourth month running, according to RAC Fuel Watch data for June, but wholesale fuel prices have only risen very slightly as a result of the pound weakening after the UK voted to leave the … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Kia has refreshed and upgraded its 'little titans', the Picanto and Rio, with simplified model structures, extra equipment and new trim grades on its 5-door models. There are now three trim grades in the 5-door Picanto line-up – ‘1 Air’, ‘SE’ and ‘Sport’. ‘SE’ replaces the former ‘SR7’ and ‘2’ grades, with ‘Sport’ taking the place of the ‘3’ and ‘4’ … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
AA Ireland is being sold to a private insurance company. The business is recovering about £129 Million. Mitsubishi owners in Japan will get about £700 each from the company to offset calculated losses from false mileage claims over the last decade. The discrepancy was revealed by Renault Nissan which had models built for them by Mitsubishi and the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New VW Touran
We know MPVs or ‘people-carriers’ have lost out in terms of sales throughout Europe to the status enhancing and fashionable SUV/Crossover type models, but the tide could turn because customers who prefer practicality as opposed to following fashion have plenty of alternative new and revised MPV models to choose from. One such range is the second … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5
The new Suzuki Baleno comes from a comparatively small company but don’t be surprised if it makes itself heard in a big way. While the familiar family hatchbacks are probably well known, the new five-door from Suzuki is less so but it’s technology is headturning. Launched earlier in June, the simple four-model range from about £13,000 to £15,350 offers … [Read more...]
European wide road safety project may exclude UK
As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, road safety charity Brake, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon. Road safety and the battle for sustainable transport in the UK is currently assisted by European Commission regulations and … [Read more...]
Put brakes on motorway lanes plan, say MPs
MPs want the brakes applied to Government plans for motorway hard shoulders to be turned into regular lanes. The concept has been suggested as a quick way of increasing motorway capacity but it has attracted criticism from motoring and road safety organisations. RAC chief engineer David Bizley, “Whilst supporting smart motorways as a cost effective and … [Read more...]
UK Automotive is gaining ground, say car makers
The UK automotive industry continues to make significant gains in employment, economic contribution and environmental performance, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The industry body’s 17th annual Sustainability Report reveals that the automotive manufacturing sector turned over a record £71.6 billion in 2015. Jobs, production … [Read more...]
Pump prices not fuelling EU exit row
A pump price rise has not fuelled the row over Britain voting to leave the EU, says the RAC. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “Despite the dramatic fall in the strength of the pound in the aftermath of Britain’s referendum vote to leave the European Union there has not been as big an effect on wholesale fuel prices as might have been expected. This … [Read more...]
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