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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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The Volkswagen Golf GTE is now available to order from £28,035 through all of the company’s franchised sales outlets. The new car is driven by two engines: a 1.4-litre 150 PS TSI direct-injection petrol engine and a 102 PS electric motor and the GTE’s 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged in 3.75 hours from a domestic mains outlet, or 2.25 hours from a … [Read more...]
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Pioneer it will be among the first to offer Android Auto compatibleaftermarket products. Three of Pioneer’s new in-dash multimedia receivers, the AVIC-F77DAB, AVIC-F70DAB and AVH-X8700BT, will feature Android Auto integration, allowing consumers to quickly connect their compatible smartphones and extend the Android platform in a way that's purpose-built for … [Read more...]
Report a pothole day
The RAC has again joined the watch group Street Repairs to highlight the worst potholes today 15 January. Just as last year, the motoring organisation has put a free downloadable app on its website for drivers to record and publish locations of the worst holes. This enables motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and other road users to instantly report … [Read more...]
