Welsh government is very unlikely to see £7.35m it spent on an ill-fated Circuit of Wales racetrack project, it has told the BBC. Officials say there is "little chance" of getting it back from the insolvent company behind the £433M Circuit of Wales after the project fell apart in 2017 when the Welsh government rejected a request to guarantee almost half … [Read more...]
Mounting opposition to “green-washing” attack on motoring
Low traffic neighbourhoods, so called “clean air zones” and new, underused cycle lanes are all deeply unpopular. So much so that a new petition has recently appeared on the UK Parliament website (https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633504) demanding a revision to the statutory guidance that brought them in. Within days of posting, it has attracted over … [Read more...]
New laws coming to watch out for
Used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com has compiled a list of the new driving-related legalities that will come in this year. Some of the new regulations are regional, but are a good indicator of what may happen across the whole of the UK in the months and years ahead. Many are being introduced to tie in with the Government’s green agenda, while some are … [Read more...]
Parking is in the news again
An increasing number of councils are raising car parking fees in town centres to combat further budget deficits as the seasonal Christmas shopping spree is underway. Significant financial constraints put on councils sees some parking spot prices rise up to 33 per cent amid cost of living crisis. Online parking portal sees over 4,000 more parking space … [Read more...]
MB world first for automated valet parking
The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use, with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighting the Mercedes-Benz / Bosch automated parking system in a parking garage at Stuttgart Airport. Thatcham Research chief research strategy officer Matthew Avery said, “Mercedes-Benz continues to … [Read more...]
QR code scam warning to motorists
Drivers are being urged to remain vigilant of car park scams that are on the rise across the UK as criminals target cashless payment systems. Many car parks now operate a totally cashless payment system and instead use a QR code scanning system similar to the ones that became widespread during the Covid pandemic. However, fraudsters have now begun … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 October
Not only are there an insufficient number of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU countries, but the vast majority of these do not charge quickly enough, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). ACEA is alerting policy makers to this double problem – which risks stalling market uptake of electric cars – … [Read more...]
Parking perils poll
Car dealership Brindley Group surveyed over 1000 UK motorists about their thoughts on parking, including skills, parking experiences, opinions on parking situations and reactions to hypothetical situations. It found: Over a third of motorists (37%) said that they have received a parking fine. 1 in 10 admitted to using their hazard lights as an … [Read more...]
Homeowners cashing in with EV charge-points
Homeowners with an electric vehicle charging point on their driveway are earning an average of £1,020 a year by renting out their amenity to motorists looking for somewhere to park and charge. That’s according to the online parking portal, yourparkingspace.co.uk, who in recognition of World EV Day on 9 September, has analysed its booking data to reveal that … [Read more...]
Wales snubbed by £20M HGV safety improvements
Wales will miss a share of a £20M investment the UK Government is making into improving roadside facilities for HGV drivers. A Welsh Government spokesperson said, “We are disappointed the £20m to improve lorry parking facilities will only be made available for England. We will continue to work with the UK Government to ensure the sector receives the support … [Read more...]
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