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...]
Retail
Weekend roadtest: Honda Civic e:HEV Advance
Honda has a lot of pride in the Civic, and that's justified. Honda started making Civic models in 1972, nine years after it expanded from motor-bikes into cars with the N360 and then the 1300, and Civic put the brand on the world map for automobiles. So the Civic is the company’s longest established and arguably best known model, which also spurred … [Read more...]
New Government challenged over fuel and roads
Fairer petrol and diesel pricing (68%) and fewer potholes (66%) are the two areas where motorists most want to see action from 2024’s new government, according to the latest research. Also, 45% would like to see moves made to reduce insurance premiums and 32% want to see traffic congestion tackled, shows March’s new monthly Used Car Tracker from Startline … [Read more...]
Fleet professionals calling the shots
Details have been confirmed for this year’s annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals, with the main themes chosen by members. Taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Wednesday 15 May, it is expected to attract around 250 members and is sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. Subjects covered have been nominated by AFP fleet … [Read more...]
Polo overtakes Fiesta as Wales most popular used model
Research has revealed the most desirable second-hand cars, with the Ford Fiesta topping the ranking. However, searches for the Fiesta in Wales are actually down with Welsh drivers instead searching for the Volkswagen Polo - with searches for this model having increased by 38% over the last three months. The data, carried out by the experts at Uswitch Car … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 March
INEOS Automotive has launched a five-seat double cab Chassis variant of the Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up, aimed at specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders worldwide. Developed in tandem with the Quartermaster pick-up, the Chassis Cab is engineered to deliver a class-leading combination of off-road capability and load-carrying … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 March
SEAT UK has introduced the Arona FR Limited Edition, offering bespoke styling options and a premium BeatsAudio sound system. The Limited Edition is available to order now, priced from £27,480 OTR, and will be available with 1.0 TSI 115PS and 1.0 TSI DSG 115PS powertrains, with exclusive 18-inch machined wheels in Cosmo Grey, as well as an optional new … [Read more...]
Shocking depreciation of EVs worries trade
The steep depreciation on some EV models has made dealers wary of buying them for stock, according to new research by HonkHonk.co.uk. HonkHonk is the trading platform that brings motorists together with dealers who want to buy their cars and is now warning EV drivers to expect little enthusiasm when they offer theirs for sale. More than one in three used … [Read more...]
Pothole problems deepen as funds dry up
Road safety and breakdown recovery specialist GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers to be on the look-out for increasingly dangerous potholes. The GEM message comes as council budgets for compensation fall by more than a half, with potholes across the country remaining unrepaired for months at a time. The latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … [Read more...]
Toyota top for reliability, says Warrantywise
The Toyota Yaris is ranked as the most reliable used car you can buy according to the latest figures released in Warrantywise’s annual Reliability Index today. Warrantywise, the UK’s leading used car warranty provider, today reveals the results from its highly anticipated annual Reliability Index using data from 2020 to 2023 as it declares the Toyota Yaris … [Read more...]
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