The A5 Chirk to Bethesda road through Snowdonia has emerged as one of the best forest drives in Europe and one of the quietest roads in the UK is also in Wales. It ranks alongside routes through the Black Forest in Germany and around Lake Como, Italy but the ultimate road number is almost too big to put on a sign. With 31 million Brits set to drive … [Read more...]
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Motorists will face uncertainty of Brexit for years, says AA
The AA stresses there are many unanswered Brexit questions and that it will take months, possibly years, to negotiate a complete picture for motoring and the motor industry in the UK. The following is the AA's best understanding of the immediate implications. Fuel Prices In terms of the price of petrol at the pumps, there will be a period … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Maserati Quattroporte diesel
Royalty and racing drivers have experienced the uniqueness that is Maserati. Few marques today can have claimed to have taken the world’s best drivers to F1 titles, carried Italian honour first across the line at the introverted-Indianapolis 500 and also been the luxury car of choice by crowned heads in Europe and Asia. Maserati has attained all of … [Read more...]
Car makers are raising their game over safety
Vehicle safety test results from Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and SEAT Ateca achieved a top, five-star score in Euro NCAP tests, with their portfolios … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars in the U.S. up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion (£6.9 billion) settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week. VW will provide cash payments worth between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on the vehicle’s age and other … [Read more...]
Fewer police on roads leading to safety issues
Declines in the level of police enforcement of traffic offences are contributing to Europe’s failure to cut the numbers dying in road collisions, according to the European Transport Safety Council, authors of two new reports on road safety. More than 26,000 people died on EU roads last year, the first increase since 2001 according to the ETSC annual road … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Car makers seek urgent EU trade deal
The British public has chosen a new future out of Europe and Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with the EU which safeguards UK automotive interests, said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “This includes securing tariff-free access to European and other global markets, ensuring we can recruit talent from the EU and the rest … [Read more...]
Outlander sparks fly with hefty cut
Mitsubishi has effectively slashed the price of its Outlander PHEV by £2,500. Calling it a finance deposit contribution with 0% APR, the offer is available on cars registered between before 28 September. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is exempt from road tax and qualifies for the Government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant and company car drivers can reap the … [Read more...]
Recalls hit record but few buyers check
Car makers issued a record number of recalls last year. In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall reporting faulty models. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider HPI reveals that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of the vehicle they … [Read more...]
Call for quick decision after M4 road inquiry
The Freight Transport Association wants a quick decision and action following the announcement of a Public Inquiry on all aspects of the M4 proposals around Newport. FTA Head of Policy for Wales Ian Gallagher said, “While understandable, this inquiry will add further delay to what is part of an internationally important section of the European road … [Read more...]
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