Skoda will launch six new pure electric models across its entire range by 2026. The VW Group member also plans to continue with petrol and PHEV models over the introduction period. Pembroke Dock (66.2%) and Aberystwyth (65.0%) have two of the highest pass rates for learners in Britain, says Aviva insurance. Latest figures from the DVSA show a national … [Read more...]
More speed cameras to enforce 20mph zones
Extra cash is being provided to pay for additional speed camera enforcement to police new 20mph default speed limit. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Natasha Asghar MS said, “In addition to the £33 million cost of the Welsh Government’s 20mph zone vanity project, it has now been revealed that additional funding will be provided … [Read more...]
A55 improvements marked
The completion of the safety and improvement work on the Aber Tai’r Meibion section of the A55, which includes a new active travel route, has been officially marked by the Minister for North Wales Lesley Griffiths. The £30m scheme, which includes £20.7m EU funding, addresses the increased risk of flooding due to climate change and also improves safety on … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 April
Major investment by Caterham owner VT Holdings will increase production capacity by 50% to approximately 750 units per annum. New headquarters will house the production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams and is due for completion by the end of this year. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating the launch of the new California Surf with a … [Read more...]
Smart motorways – what’s next?
Following a report in the i newpaper that suggests the Government may no longer build all-lane running smart motorways in the future, the RAC has expressed its concerns.. RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said, “If Ministers are giving serious consideration to completely scrapping new all-lane-running smart motorways, then this is an admission that the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to … [Read more...]
Beware motorway closures before Easter getaway
Overnight motorway closures are planned across the UK from this weekend and threaten holiday plans of motorists, according to Select Car Leasing. The works on nearly all motorways are being carried out before the traditional Easter rush, but their night-time plans may hit families who like to travel when the roads are normally quieter but who will face … [Read more...]
Welsh councils filling more potholes at higher costs
This year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey makes bleak reading, with worsening carriageway conditions and mounting costs set to spell more misery for road users. The ALARM survey, published today by the Asphalt Industry Alliance, reports that local authority highway teams in England and Wales only received around two-thirds of what they … [Read more...]
Plan ahead for the cold and snow trips
With weather conditions deteriorating at short notice, the RAC has urged people to work from home if possible and only travel if necessary and with some precautionary planning. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said, “Drivers must heed these uprated warnings, particularly as amber weather warnings aren’t issued lightly and point to the potential for … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 March
Start-up French business Hyliko is planning to integrate Toyota’s second generation hydrogen fuel cell modules into heavy-duty trucks. This latest co-operation increases Toyota’s portfolio of partnerships in which it is providing its fuel cell technology to support hydrogen initiatives in diverse areas, including trains, buses, generators and marine to … [Read more...]
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