The final Jaguar F-Type has rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line, ahead of the brand's move into low-volume electric luxury cars. The last F-Type was assembled exactly 50 years after the final E-Type, with its specification referencing its ancestor and on-line retailer Cinch has already reported a spike in searches for the model, which is likely … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 June
Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 May
Two-thirds of drivers are unconvinced about switching to an electric car from a petrol or diesel model, says ALD Automotive Leaseplan. While there are favourable responses from existing ev drivers there is still work to do to encourage more to switch, with cheaper and more charging points among the factors. Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are developing new … [Read more...]
Doubts about Welsh public transport coping with major events
Doubts have been expressed that Transport for Wales will be able to cope with the normal services while the Capital hosts major pop concerts. Responding to the news that this year will be the busiest for events in decades with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters playing and other major events which will see thousands flock to Cardiff, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 May
From 2 June passengers from across the South Wales Valleys and Cardiff will benefit from more frequent services later into the night as delivery of the south Wales Metro moves another step closer. New timetables on the Merthyr, Aberdare, Treherbert, Rhymney, City and Coryton lines will provide more regular services improving connectivity between the South … [Read more...]
Wales must “future-proof” transport, says independent report
Wales needs a future-proof transport system to face up to the realities of climate change, but ambitious policies have yet to be matched in the scale and pace of delivery, reports the Institute of Welsh Affairs. A new report from the IWA says that Welsh Government is faced with a complex set of challenges, including encouraging take-up of electric … [Read more...]
Welsh anti-motorist agenda ‘not fit for purpose’
Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and holding Wales back, claim Welsh Conservatives. In the Senedd this afternoon, the Welsh Conservatives are bringing forward a Senedd motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies, and will call on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Labour and Plaid Cymru politicians in the Senedd have voted to introduce toll charging on Welsh roads. The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill passed last week follows a decision to allow councils to introduce road congestion charging if they want at some point in the future but Welsh Conservatives secured amendments requiring the specific tolling and charging … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 March
The Welsh Government will be investing £1m to create a network of car clubs to connect rural communities, says outgoing Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters. The move comes as part of plans to meet ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions with aims for public transport, walking and cycling trips to account for 45% of journeys by 2040 and … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
Controversial 20mph speed limit signs have been cut down in Carmarthenshire. The unauthorised removal of the signs which were part of a £35Million lower-speed limit programme by Welsh Government have been condemned by the local authority which put them up and said they now will be replaced at additional cost to services. It’s very concerning to see delays … [Read more...]
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