There are a few weeds to be taken care of as the motor industry, energy providers, related suppliers and authorities take us down the green road towards 2030 and onwards, writes Robin Roberts. The haste and race to have low emission cars and other vehicles on our roads is tripping over some serious issues, notably cost, and not just for vehicles and infrastructure but the expense of losing … [Read more...]
21-plate sales stalled by lockdowns
Welsh and UK car dealers will miss the 21-plate registration scramble for March and are annoyed with Government. “We understand the importance of bringing the virus fully under control. However, it is very disappointing that dealerships will not be able to reopen until April,” said Sue Robinson, CEO of the National Franchised Dealers Association. “NFDA has already made the Government aware of … [Read more...]
Golden hours to buying and selling shine on-line
There's a golden two hours window each day to buy or sell a car, according to data compiled by a leading software business which has looked at the booming on-line sales of vehicles. There was a time when customers used to spend precious hours of their weekends criss-crossing out-of-town retail parks to visit multiple showrooms before buying a car. Then, with the advent of car websites, online … [Read more...]
M4 congestion report wants more trains – and cycleways
Welsh Shadow Minister for Minister for Economy, Business, and Infrastructure Russel George MS has criticised the report into plans to tackle congestion on the M4 which he says do not put sufficient emphasis on the need for a relief road. Mr George said, “Let’s be clear: Welsh Conservatives are firm believers in tackling the problem of congestion on the M4 into and out of South Wales though a … [Read more...]
Logistics claim Government is failing businesses over Brexit
The Government has failed to provide the UK logistics industry with information it needs to meet obligations and ensure a smooth Brexit transition, said Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK, the business group which represents the sector. “Logistics UK has been working closely with government for some time to highlight the issues which could affect the smooth passage of goods … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 October
Motorists from CV-19 hotspots in England will be stopped on Welsh roads from 6pm today, says the Welsh Government. FM Mark Drakeford has asked PM Boris Johnson to ban the move out of hotspots into other areas, including Wales, but so far the response has been only advisory and Wales will now introduce its own devolved legislation to stop transmission rates rising but police are not sure how they … [Read more...]
Gravells & Pentraeth win Kia recognition
Kia’s Welsh dealers Gravells and Pentraeth Automotive have been singled out for their outstanding recovery from this spring’s CV-19 lockdown. With dealerships across the UK reopening in June following the UK wide lockdown, Kia Motors (UK) Limited has rewarded 34 dealers across its 187-strong network for their outstanding performance since reopening. With a long tradition of recognising and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 August
China's Nio car company, which mostly makes crossover electric models from US design and engineering centres' input, plans to launch its range in Europe in 2021. The company is also heavily involved in battery to grid systems to maximise income and technology. McLaren Automotive will introduce a new, flexible, lightweight vehicle tub for its next generation of electrified supercars. The new … [Read more...]