Anglesey will host the opening stage of the 2015 Tour of Britain on 6 September.
The world’s top cyclists will complete a stage from Beaumaris to Wrexham, marking the first time the race has started in Wales in its modern history before the event sweeps through Scotland, Cumbria and Norfolk to its London finish on 13 September.
Transport Minister Edwina Hart has announced £3m to replace eight level crossings that will improve safety and journey times on the Cambrian Line in mid Wales.
The funding will secure the release of another £4.5m from Network Rail to create two kilometres of new highway works, two road-over-rail bridges and a new river bridge, along the line between Newtown and Machynlleth, while the level crossings being replaced are at Tyddyn-y-pwll, Rallt, Rallt footpath, Pikins, Pikins footpath, Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Fawr footpath and Clawdd Coed.
All new cars sold in the European Union from March 2018 will have to be equipped with technology to contact emergency services in the case of an accident.
Separate rules entered into force in June 2014, requiring EU members to ensure they have the infrastructure required to handle eCalls by October 2017.
The foundation stone has been laid for JLR’s research and development centre at University of Warwick.
The ceremony marked the formal launch of the construction phase for the £150 million project which will create a new, cutting-edge UK automotive technology, innovation and education centre.
Chrysler car sales will end in Britain.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is pulling the plug on the Chrysler 300C saloom and Voyager large minivan alongside the Ypsilon small car.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will bring together automotive industry experts and government ministers for the first time to debate the future of the connected car.
SMMTConnected, taking place at the QEII Conference Centre, London, on Thursday 26 March, will give delegates a unique chance to hear from industry experts about the vast opportunities and challenges presented to the UK and the wider automotive sector by the rise of the connected car.
