The RAC is calling for new on-road “conformity tests” to more accurately reflect the real-world fuel consumption of cars. RAC chief engineer David Bizley said car buyers need to be given absolute confidence in the emissions and fuel economy performance of their new vehicles. “We believe this is best achieved through a more stringent laboratory test … [Read more...]
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Thursday will see new legislation come into effect prohibiting drivers from smoking in a vehicle in England and Wales with anyone under 18 present. However, research from Cardiff-based Confused.com reveals that nearly one in five smokers (19%) are unaware that this ban is coming into force. Tesla has opened its new factory dedicated to supply European … [Read more...]
Come clean on emissions tests, says UK Government
British Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin wants a re-examination of vehicle emission testing in Europe. “The government takes the unacceptable actions of VW extremely seriously. “My priority is to protect the public as we go through the process of investigating what went wrong and what we can do to stop it happening again in the future,” he … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Group working on fixing issues for millions of owners
Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions and the company is working out a strategy to resolve issues for owners. The internal evaluation revealed that approximately five million Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand vehicles are affected worldwide. Certain models and model years of these vehicles (such as the … [Read more...]
Smoking ban in cars will be ineffective, motorists tell RAC
Nine in 10 motorists (92%) do not have confidence that the new smoking ban in cars coming into effect this Thursday will be effectively enforced, according to new data from the RAC. While awareness of the new law – which will make it illegal to smoke in a car when any occupant is under 18 years old – is high with the vast majority (90%) of drivers knowing … [Read more...]
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Welsh Transport Minister Edwina Hart will today officially open the £150M Brynmawr to Tredegar improvement of the A465 adjacent to the proposed new Circuit of Wales site. It has created a dual carriageway of just under five miles to alleviate the issues of poor visibility, lack of overtaking opportunities and accident hotspots and is part of a longer scheme … [Read more...]
Welsh cyclists want balanced approach to leisure legislation
Top cycling bodies met Welsh Assembly Members to voice their support for CTC, the national cycling charity, and Open MTB’s campaign Trails for Wales. Trails for Wales is the rallying cry for the UK’s leading cycle bodies as they respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation “Improving opportunities to access the outdoors for responsible recreation” which … [Read more...]
Hydrogen filling station planned for Welsh motorists
A large coalition of European partners has launched the Hydrogen Mobility Europe project (H2ME) and its coming to Wales. H2ME is co-funded with €32 million from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU). The project will support the deployment of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) across Europe. H2ME … [Read more...]
Welsh engine plant will make new generation for Ford
Ford has approved an investment of £181 million at its Bridgend Engine Plant to produce a family of all-new, technologically-advanced, fuel-efficient petrol engines. The investment includes Welsh Government support of £14.67 million, with production planned to start in late 2018 and a leading authority on the industry says it is likely to lead to still … [Read more...]
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Asda has cut 2p a litre from petrol prices. That makes it 105.7ppl but diesel remains at 107.7ppl and the news was welcomed by the RAC who said it could lead to rivals cutting as well. Police used a stolen luxury car to catch an international gang behind the multi-million pound business trading between the UK and Uganda. A hidden tracking device in the … [Read more...]
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