A £1.229 billion City Deal for the Cardiff Capital Region has been agreed.
The investment is expected to deliver up to 25,000 new jobs and leverage an additional £4 billion of private sector investment across the region boosting economic growth through public transport improvements including an extensive metro rail and bus service but also include measures such as tolling and road charging in Cardiff to discourage cars and force users onto public transport.
Work has started on a missing link in Cardiff’s peripheral road network.
Economy, Science and Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, yesterday officially launched the start of building work on the new £57.3million Eastern Bay Link Road around the docklands area between Rover Way and Butetown Tunnels and once complete in spring 2017
Aston Martin and Formula One team Red Bull Racing have announced a partnership which sees Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey and Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman collaborate to produce a ground-breaking Aston Martin hypercar.
Codenamed Project ‘AM-RB 001’, the new hypercar will represent the ultimate blend of cutting edge F1TM technology with Aston Martin’s signature sports car design.
More drivers are escaping convictions for illegal and dangerous driving.
That’s the opinion of the GEM lobby body responding to news that recorded offences dropped from 4.3M in 2004 to 1.5M ten years later.
In February 2016, the EU passenger car market posted a highly accelerated increase, marking the 30th consecutive month of growth.
Registrations during the month grew (+14.3%) compared to February 2015, totalling 1,056,902 units and among the major markets, Italy (+27.3%), France (+13.0%), Spain (+12.6%) and Germany (+12.0%) recorded strong performances in February, all posting double-digit percentage growth.
About 80,000 Subaru models have been recalled in Japan over faulty parking brakes and engine ducts.
Levorg, WRX, Legacy and Forester models are affected and some are likely to be included in UK consignments.
North Road Cardiff will be closed in stages from Sunday to Thursday for essential road resurfacing.
Most closures will be overnight and traffic will be able to alternate along the road on various days but diversions will increase travelling times so motorists must allow for this.
A full road closure will be in place in Cardiff City Centre from 12.30pm until 5.30pm on March 19 for Wales Vs Italy at the Principality Stadium.
With 74 000 spectators expected to travel in to Cardiff for the match, everyone is being advised that enhanced security measures will be in operation to enter the stadium and expect to be searched and be advised that this may delay you from getting into the stadium on time.
Stolen vehicle recovery company TRACKER is urging motorbike owners to take greater steps to protect their vehicles, as the latest Home Office Crime Report announces that motorcycle theft is on the rise across the UK.
Whilst vehicle crime remains at a historically low level, there are signs that the downward trend may be slowing.
No better way to enjoy family time together this Easter than with a walk or cycle ride through some of Wales’ most beautiful scenery, especially when it leads to an Easter adventure.
Here’s Sustrans Cymru’s pick of family-friendly activities that can be easily reached by the 14,000 miles of walking and cycling paths that cover Wales.
