Monster Jam is returning to Principality Stadium, Cardiff on 18 May. The world famous trucks will be back to deliver an unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable experience for the whole family that promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. Tickets are go on general sale from www.monsterjam.co.uk tomorrow. The audience will be amazed as they watch trucks compete in both freestyle and … [Read more...]
Wales’s ready for low carbon drive
Wales is ready to maximise on the huge opportunities presented by electric and hydrogen vehicles, Economy Secretary Ken Skates will tell key players in the sector this morning. The Economy Secretary was speaking ahead of a Welsh Government hosted Low Carbon Intelligent Mobility event bringing internationally recognised manufacturers including Aston Martin Lagonda, Toyota, Renault, Peugeot and … [Read more...]
Low carbon & high mobility
The Welsh Automotive Forum in conjunction with Industry Wales and Welsh Government are organising a conference on Low Carbon Intelligent Mobility at the Vale Hotel, Miskin on 29 November. The event hosted by Quentin Willson will provide an overview of how electric vehicles, supporting policies along with manufacturing supply chain opportunities and how they can both contribute to carbon … [Read more...]
Low carbon focus at Welsh event
The Welsh Government and the Welsh Automotive Forum in conjunction with Industry Wales are organising a conference on Low Carbon Intelligent Mobility at the Vale Hotel on 29 November 2018. The Miskin-event hosted by Quentin Willson will provide an overview of how electric vehicles, supporting policies along with manufacturing supply chain opportunities and how they can both contribute to carbon … [Read more...]
Sir William Lyons Award 2018
If you fancy becoming a motoring journalist, The Guild of Motoring Writers want to hear from you. Its Sir William Lyons Award for 2018 is an annual writing competition, which seeks to find the next generation of automotive journalists and is sponsored by Jaguar Cars, for anyone between 17 and 25 who is not already employed and working as a motoring journalist. The winner receives a cheque … [Read more...]
Classic bike show returns to Swansea
The inaugural Classic Motorcycle Show held at the new Swansea Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Centre last Sunday proved to be a big hit with both exhibiting riders and public alike, writes Roger Gale. The main display area echoed to the sound of tuned racing machines and the glittering array of the huge Honda Gold Wing machines brought to the venue by the South Wales Wings Club. The … [Read more...]
Classic bikes return for Swansea show this weekend
The Swansea Classic Motorcycle Show makes a return to the city on 7 October based at the new Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Collection at Viking Way on the Winch Wen Industrial Estate Swansea SA1 7DA. The show opens to the public from 10.00 am, admission £3 for adults and £1 for accompanied children, all proceeds used for the Museums charitable aim of restoring historic vehicles for the … [Read more...]
Blockbuster blast-off begins
Billed as a blockbuster, this week’s Wales Rally GB 4-7 October really has it all, writes Gary Jones. Tonight there’s a dramatic opener under floodlights, challenging new tests in legendary Welsh forests and a stunning finale with cars racing through the closed streets of Llandudno – the first free-to-attend WRC stage in the UK for more than 20 years. Then there’s the added excitement of … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce is talking shop for Ralïo’s 450th milestone
Rising rally star Osian Pryce will swop steering wheel for microphone when he joins the Ralïo TV broadcast team for S4C’s biggest ever coverage of Wales Rally GB 4-7 October. The 450th Ralio programme will see three stages broadcast live, a preview and nightly highlights package, and seven hours of rally coverage. Ralïo will broadcast eight shows in five days, and it will be the … [Read more...]
Pendine speed weekend of mixed fortunes
Straightliners European and World sand & land speed event on Pendine last weekend saw some unique classic and some of the most powerful street legal motorbikes in the UK in action. Highlights of the two-day sprint event which was affected by wind and rain were: Kevin Nicks, returned with the Fastest Shed aiming to break his world record of 101mph which he did just, achieving … [Read more...]