Insurance-owned research body, Thatcham Research, is calling on 10 vehicle manufacturers in Europe to match their USA commitment to fit autonomous emergency braking as standard on all new cars. Ten major vehicle manufacturers in the States — Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo — have announced the … [Read more...]
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Toyota and BMW will decide by year end on whether to develop a common sports car, Toyota executives said at the Frankfurt motor show. BMW and Toyota have for some years been collaborating on fuel cells, lightweight components, and possibly jointly developing the underpinnings of a sports car. Motorists put off checking problems on their vehicles for over … [Read more...]
Parking-cam catches first motorists in Wales
Cardiff’s camera car has caught the first motorists illegally parked on pedestrian crossings and too close to schools. The first 11 Fixed Penalty Charge Notices for stopping illegally on zig zag lines were issued this week. Three PCN’s were issued for illegal parking on zig zag lines around schools, with a further eight issued for parking on zig zags … [Read more...]
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Cardiff city centre streets will be closed off as usual for the eight matches in the World Cup Series from 19 September to 18 October. Park and ride schemes will operate from the usual signposted car parks . Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is kicking off the launch of its new Caravelle and California models with the introduction of a number of outstanding … [Read more...]
German bites .. from the Frankfurt motor show
A perfect reproduction Defender pedal car will be commissioned from a UK toy maker in 2016 to commemorate the end of the line for the real model. With aluminium, leather and off-road tyres, the limited edition model will cost about £10,000. Aston Martin DB11 is the next model from the luxury British car-maker. The number was confirmed at the Frankfurt … [Read more...]
As German motor show opens, European car sales rise
European new-car sales rose 11 percent in August, the second-largest gain this year, as rising economic confidence boosted sales of SUVs from Renault, Citroen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Registrations jumped to 781,676 vehicles last month from 701,251 a year earlier, said the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Eight-month sales … [Read more...]
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Plans for £200m road improvements in Deeside will go on display in Queensferry. Two routes are being assessed with one focusing on the A55/A494 from the River Dee bridge to Northop or using the existing A458 Flintshire Bridge. The latest vehicle to be built in Wales has been unveiled in London. AJAX is an Army scouting vehicle being built by General … [Read more...]
Cross-overs kings of the German motor show
The Frankfurt Motor Show this week will play host to many new model launches and concept reveals in the crossover and SUV category with the latest news suggesting that this will include VW, SEAT, Nissan and China's Borgward. While traditional SUVs and crossovers remain popular, some automakers are also seeking to push the boundaries, whether in design or … [Read more...]
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Swansea features in a new series of the ITV Parking Wars programme airing tonight at 8pm. It aims to show the British public both sides of the battle over the yellow lines, featuring motorists trying to bend the rules or improve the system as well as civil enforcement officers and arbitrators at work. A campaign to raise awareness of a ban on smoking in … [Read more...]
Lottery of life and death on Welsh roads
You are twice as likely to be killed on a road in Wales than driving in the West Midlands, according to analysis of accidents for the Road Safety Foundation. The Ageas sponsored study found the most dangerous road in Wales remains the A44 between Llangurig and Aberystwyth. The risk of death and serious injury is highest in Wales - 30 fatal and serious … [Read more...]
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