Cyclists in Wales have welcomed the Welsh Government’s proposal to adopt similar rules on access to the countryside as those enjoyed in Scotland.
It’s calling on all outdoor enthusiasts to support their campaign Trails for Wales, which they can do at www.ctc.org.uk/campaig/trails-wales
Swansea Council has halted work on the Kingsway road scheme.
The controversial layout was criticised by a Coroner after two deaths and numerous injuries and the council said it would look at a new layout, but has now suspended work until the future regeneration of the area is agreed in wider plans.
A £15m discounted bus travel scheme for young people has been launched.
Mytravelpass is funded by the Welsh government and will entitle 110,000 passengers aged 16-18 to a third off bus fares anywhere in Wales.
A new 12-month oil low of $41.87 in the last week of August helped to bring the average price of petrol down by 4p a litre for the month to 112.42p, according to the latest RAC Fuel Watch data.
Diesel also continued to drop throughout August with a further 5p being shaved off a litre taking the average cost down to 110.40p, still keeping it below petrol and means motorists are now paying £2 less to fill up an average family-sized petrol car than they were at the start of the month and £2.60 less for a diesel car.
Spanish car sales boosted by incentives have risen 23% last month, making two years of growth.
An extra day in the French working calendar saw sales there rise 10%.
Disabled motorists and families can find out all they need to know about the Motability Scheme by heading to the One Big Day event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Saturday 12 September.
The indoor event will showcase a variety of vehicles available to lease through the Motability Scheme.
Europcar has launched its end of Summer sale.
Anyone looking to get away between 1 September and 13 December can save up to 40% off UK car hire with Europcar if they book before 13 September.
Organisers of the UK’s most prestigious eco-driving event, the MPG Marathon, have announced the search for the ‘most efficient fleet driver’ at this year’s lean driving skills challenge.
There will be ten places up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis for drivers and co-drivers and the lucky contestants will all participate in five identical BMW 320d ED Sport models and attempt to complete the 300-mile course at the end of this month under normal driving conditions using as little fuel as possible.
Land Rover is developing a see-through trailer concept that would completely remove the blind spot created when towing a caravan or trailer.
This transparent view would allow the driver to clearly see vehicles coming up behind and help driver confidence by improving visibility whilst manoeuvring.
