Two Welsh stations have been shortlisted for the "World Cup of Stations 2025" as the event enters its final stage. Some 20 stations are going head-to-head for the title of Most Life-Changing Station. Hosted by Rail Delivery Group, the competition gives the public the chance to decide which station deserves the crown, drawing on everything from sporting … [Read more...]
Weekend feature: Suzuki celebrate 55 years of Allgrip
Suzuki GB staged a landmark event inWales to highlight 55 years of their clever and effective ‘ALLGRIP’ four wheel drive systems. At a recent test drive session held in south Wales and centred on the ‘Monster Mountain’ off-road facility near Merthyr Tydfil, motoring writers were invited by Suzuki to test-drive a selection of their models, both current and … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 December
Lamborghini will postpone its first electric model until 2029, said CEO Stephan Winkelmann. It had planned the release of its first EV in 2028 but the delay comes as the industry grapples with the transition to EVs, although Ferrari will introduce its first EV early next year. The average cost of car insurance for young drivers has fallen by £160 in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 30 November
The excessive margins being taken on fuel by the UK’s four big supermarkets have been further called into question as the RAC discovered membership-only retailer Costco has reacted to the falling wholesale market by cutting its petrol by 8p a litre to 147.7p– 12p less than the average price of a litre bought at a supermarket and 14p lower than the UK … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 December
Drivers were collectively planning about 13m separate trips by car to see family and friends during the coronavirus ‘travel window’ between 23 and 27 December, although a fifth (22%) don’t expect to make any such journeys this year because of the virus, research by RAC Breakdown suggests. With two weeks to go until Christmas, the greatest number of … [Read more...]
South Wales has some of UK’s safest roads
Five areas in Wales have some of the safest roads in Britain. Analysis of road accidents recorded by the Department for Transport showed over half of accidents happen between 21 and 30mph and with T-junctions the blackspots. The data shows that Kent has the most dangerous roads in the UK says Uswitch, which has looked at the figures. Government recorded … [Read more...]
