Car enthusiasts and industry can now have their say on how to best preserve iconic classic cars like the DMC DeLorean, MkII Jaguar and James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 for decades to come. The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations and boost jobs in the £18 billion … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
Insurers have agreed to be clearer and have fairer pricing of monthly premiums as policyholders struggle with the cost of living. The Association of British Insurers say the Government could also help by reducing insurance premium tax. The average cost of petrol is now over £1.50 a litre for the first time since November, says RAC Fuel Watch. In motorway … [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...]
Motorway breakdowns need new strategy, says RAC
A year after banning future 'smart motorways' it is time to develop a clear policy for dealing with breakdowns, says the RAC. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “It’s incredible to think that a decade has gone by since the first all-lane-running stretch of smart motorway opened on the M25 in Hertfordshire, and that it’s a year to the day since the … [Read more...]
EV drivers beware of big fines and possible penalties
There are now more than 1 million EVs on our roads accounting for 2-3% of cars in the UK and as this increases millions of EV drivers should beware of five driving offences that could result in big fines and possible penalty points. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard of, electric vehicle fines, that you … [Read more...]
Van drivers carry heavier risks and penalties
Getting behind the wheel of a van can be tough, especially when you're not used to, or aware of the handling changes and travel restrictions that come with larger vehicles. Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to … [Read more...]
Welsh Labour Government move to restrict private cars
The Welsh Labour Government want to discourage all private car use and encourage voters to jump on buses and trains. Deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters has written to opposition leader Andrew R T Davies who questioned the stated policy on new road building in the controversial Welsh Roads Review and told him, "We confirmed that we will continue … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers sticking to limits – even before the 20mph reduction
Wales has the most law abiding drivers and that's was before the controversial 20mph default urban speed limit came into force last September. Gwent boasts the safest drivers in the UK, breaking the fewest amount of speed limits. With a population of 588,300, recorded speeding fines in this area averaged just 31 per 100,000 people and drivers committed … [Read more...]
20mph protest convoy planned
A new protest convoy is being organised to highlight continued opposition to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales. Running along part of the North Wales coast, it aims to show how congested roads could become when the tourism season gets underway in a few months. Organisers anticipate 50 vehicles will join a cavalcade that will set off from Llandudno … [Read more...]
Time’s up for 20mph website launched
Welsh Conservatives have created a website to oppose the 20mph speed limit and gauge public reaction to voting against Labour AMs as a result in the next Senedd elections. The site calls time on the limit introduced in September 2023. They claim the new limit is not working and should be scrapped amid a lot of confusion about its implementation, … [Read more...]
