Kia is the only brand in Britain’s top ten to improve on market share last year. The ninth placed Korean brand saw a growth of 2.7% with 95,746 registrations while market leader Ford suffered an 11.6% decline, although Nissan sales collapsed 32.1% in seventh place. Honda and Toyota have joined MINI and said they will suspend car production in April … [Read more...]
1.2M drivers’ jobs threatened by automation
From bus drivers to waste disposal workers, it is revealed that just under 1.2 million driving jobs are at risk due to automation in a new study by MoneySuperMarket. Most at risk occupations are in the regular routes categories. The driving professions most likely to be affected include: Food Delivery Driver - The takeaway industry is most … [Read more...]
Welsh Government’s proposed transport overhaul
Welsh Government’s overhaul of transport continued today. After creating Transport of Wales and launching a comprehensive new rail strategy, Transport Secretary Ken Skates has today launched a White Paper setting out proposals aimed at improving public road transport across the whole of Wales – making them safe, reliable, sustainable and accessible to … [Read more...]
Boost for bikes in Cardiff
Cardiff’s popular bike share scheme will double next year with an additional 500 bikes thanks to Welsh Government support, operator nextbike has confirmed. The expansion will see an extra 65 docking stations added to the existing city-wide network, with up to 10 additional jobs being created to service the extended fleet. And nextbike bosses revealed … [Read more...]
£78M for Welsh transport schemes
Active travel links, electric car charging facilities and road improvement projects across Wales benefit from a share of £78million funding from the Welsh Government Local Transport Fund. Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced £78million of additional funding given the green light by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford, and will be broken down into … [Read more...]
Welsh transport at cross-roads, say lobbyists
Green-transport group Sustrans say Welsh services stand at a crucial crossroads and will encourage the next first minister to lead a new approach fit for future generations. Sustrans Cymru Director Steve Brooks, presenting their views today at the Senydd, said in advance, “Decisions taken by politicians in Cardiff Bay over the next few months will have a … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 December
A special edition in the Isuzu D-Max range, the Utah V-Cross will be produced in a limited to a volume of 100 vehicles in total and will be available in both a manual and automatic transmission. It includes includes the following equipment over a standard double cab: Front Skirt, 18” V-Cross Alloy Wheels, Wireless Charger and Front Camera from £26,200 ex … [Read more...]
Low-carbon challenge facing Wales
Wales faces a real challenge to reach low-carbon goals, but the potential rewards are huge, delegates at a South Wales conference were told yesterday. Speakers at the Low Carbon Intelligent Mobility Wales conference in Hensol Castle, Miskin, near Llantrisant, included a Welsh Government minister, local government representatives, automotive and component … [Read more...]
Call for Assembly inquiry into Welsh rail services
South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies has called for an Assembly inquiry into the rail network in Wales. Constituents across the region have contacted Mr Davies to express their dismay at the situation, which has seen a significant number of journeys cancelled or replaced by buses. Commuters have been warned that the travel chaos is likely to … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 November
Commuters face three weeks of travel chaos on Wales' rail network just weeks after it was taken over by Welsh Government's Transport for Wales. The effect of storms on ageing trains means an "unprecedented" third of the fleet of 127 are damaged, so many will not run or be replaced by buses and Transport for Wales said they are trying to "share the pain" … [Read more...]
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