One of Wales’ leading providers of tyre services will open a new £3M facility to give new life to old tyres, with Welsh Government support. Tuf Treads, in Carmarthenshire, will save old tyres from landfill by using them to produce premium re-treaded tyres using latest manufacturing technology. Re-treading gives suitable tyres a new start once the original … [Read more...]
Retail
Weekend roadtest: KGM Tivoli K40
The familiar Tivoli mid-sized suv has been relaunched and refocused to take on rivals which offer less to an increasingly cost-conscious client base. Introduced in 2015 under a SsangYong badge before the manufacturer ran into trouble and then relaunched as KGM with improvements inside and out in 2024 so we have just one trim level, the K40, with a 1.5 litre … [Read more...]
Statement fails to offer relief
The Spring Statement this week was a missed opportunity to get Britain moving, claims one businessman. Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay, including UK brands, Allstar and Keyfuels said, “Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement and at the time of writing our concerns that there would be little in the way of … [Read more...]
Brands’ boycott looming after tariffs take hold
A majority of Brits say they will boycott brands from a country imposing tariffs on UK models. Almost six out of 10 people (59%) say they are less likely to buy a car from a country imposing tariffs on UK-made models. While the UK imports comparatively low numbers of US made models, there could be reaction to brands with US links, such as Tesla (shown … [Read more...]
Personal plates you can lose overnight – and forever
Thousands of private number plate owners will forever lose their registrations due to a rigid DVLA rule that provides no second chances, even if an owner was never properly notified, says a Welsh specialist business. Many retained plates are already expiring and the government has made it clear that once they’re gone, they won’t be reinstated. Antony … [Read more...]
Majority of Welsh people depend on their cars
Seven in ten people living in Wales have no alternative but to use a car, according to research by the RAC. Nationwide, four-in-10 (40%) drivers say they have no feasible alternatives to the car when it comes to commuting, but for those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%. Taking the bus to work is only seen as a viable option for … [Read more...]
Evans come out of Africa with Safari win
Elfyn Evans tamed the wilds of Safari Rally Kenya to claim a landmark victory on Sunday and tighten his grip on the FIA World Rally Championship title race. The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 driver, co-driven by Scott Martin, beat Hyundai rival Ott Tänak by 1min 9.9sec to secure his second win of the season. In doing so, he opened up the largest championship lead … [Read more...]
Statement gives some motorists relief
Motorists can get some relief from today's Spring Statement by the Chancellor. John Cassidy, Director of Sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance said, “The Chancellor reconfirming her pledge to extend the freeze of fuel duty, as well as the temporary five pence cut, until March 2026, will offer a glimmer of relief to motorists concerned about the soaring cost … [Read more...]
EV knowledge gap is shorting sales
Lessons from dealers on how to use electric cars would make motorists more likely to buy them, research indicates. March’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (46%) want help getting a charger installed at home and training in using public charging. Also, 46% want to be taught how to maximise the life of the battery and 30% on how to use the … [Read more...]
EVs are not emission-free
Over a quarter of Brits wrongly believe that driving an electric vehicle is completely emission-free, failing to recognise the emissions produced either through the vehicles’ production or the non-renewable electricity that can be used to charge them. Industry experts are calling for more transparency regarding the total emissions involved in … [Read more...]
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