Welsh ports are key to the future success of Britain’s trading relationships post-Brexit, said the Freight Transport Association. Following publication of the results of the National Assembly for Wales’ inquiry into the implication of Brexit for Welsh Ports, FTA has called for the Assembly to keep the pressure on the national government to ensure that … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 July
Prospective owners of the McLaren 720S supercar need to look no further than DVLA Personalised Registrations’ three-day live summer auction for the ultimate accessory. The Agency has once again come up with the perfect personalised registration to adorn the latest McLaren dream machine with MCL 720S, which is listed with a £250 reserve, among the 1,250 … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 February: Vauxhall pensions mountain
The pensions deficit at Vauxhall stands at about £1 Billion, Reuters has been told. Peugeot is considering taking over GM's European divisions Vauxhall and Opel, and many multinational companies including Tata Steel have had to deal with increased pension spending, and it could be a factor which influences Peugeot in where to make any possible cuts … [Read more...]
Learners to be allowed on motorways in test shake-up
Plans to improve driver and motorcyclist training to improve safety have been announced by Transport Minister Andrew Jones today. The proposed changes will see competent learner drivers able to have lessons on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car. Allowing learners on a motorway will improve the awareness and … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 November
Some previous generation versions of the Vauxhall Corsa are being recalled. The 1.4 Turbo versions run to 2767 built between 2006 and 2014 and it’s to inspect and modify the vacuum pump relay box which can catch fire if water gets in, as highlighted in a BBC Watchdog report this week. Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
The major route through West Wales will be closed this weekend. The A48 will close in both directions from the Nantycaws turning to Carmarthen from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 Monday for emergency work needed to repair a leaking kerosene spill from a national pipeline under the dual carriageway road and diversions will be signposted along the former A48 … [Read more...]
Evasion and greener cars are taxing DVLA income
Road tax evasion and the introduction of greener vehicles has meant a fall of £93m in excise duty according to the annual report by the DVLA. The abolition of the paper tax disc is thought to account for most of the lost revenue which is above Government predictions, said the RAC. The DVLA’s accounts show revenue from vehicle tax fell from £6.023bn at … [Read more...]
Still driving with 40 penalty points on licences
Three drivers with more than 40 points on their driving licences are still allowed on the road, according to a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The enquiry also found that 13 people in Britain currently have 28 or more points on their driving licence, the worst of those amassing 51 points. In addition, … [Read more...]
Fake DVLA scams warning to motorists
Motorists have been targetted with email scams purporting to come from the DVLA in Swansea. In some cases quoting a 16-digit reference number, telling drivers they’re due a refund for some of the payment made when they taxed their vehicle. They’re then asked to verify their bank details via an online link. The email, which wrongly claims to have been … [Read more...]
DVLA u-turn on new checking code
The DVLA has announced that the 72 hour limit on using a code to access the Share Driving Licence service has been extended to 21 days. RAC head of external affairs Pete Williams said, “This is a dramatic U-turn from the DVLA which feels very much like a victory for common sense. “Presumably they were inundated with complaints from private motorists … [Read more...]
