Rail passengers across the South Wales Metro can now access a new Pay As You Go system. Transport for Wales is the first train operator outside of London and the South East of England to introduce tap and catch paying system at 95 stations including all Valleys lines and on routes to Bridgend, Maesteg, the Vale of Glamorgan, Abergavenny and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 November
Isuzu UK is again the Headline Sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders Awards 2025 for the fourth year. The Master Builder Awards shine a spotlight on the UK’s most talented tradespeople and construction projects across all scales and budgets—from house extensions and small renovations to commercial builds and brand-new homes and the winning business … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 May
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford said 20mph speed limits should be the default in residential areas. Speaking in the Assembly, he said main arterial roads could have 30mph limits but residential areas should be lower. Fatal road accidents are this year increasing in Cheshire. In 2018, 46 people lost their lives as a result of a road traffic … [Read more...]
Task force for Welsh workers losing jobs
A Welsh Government task force working with Llanelli council and DWP has been created to assist job hunting and training for the 220 Schaeffler employees after the German company confirmed it will close its 52 year old Bynea plant by the end of this year. The closure was announced in November and blamed on the fall in diesel engine sales and overcapacity … [Read more...]
Welsh car components plant announces closure
Schaeffler intends to close its Llanelli plant with the loss of 220 jobs. The German-based company said it will shut the 52-year-old plant over the next two years along with another in Plymouth employing about 300 people due to Britain’s exit from the EU and changing market conditions. They will be shut down in the medium term, with production … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 January
After four years at the top, Toyota has been overtaken by Volkswagen for the title of the world’s best selling group. Toyota was hit by falling US demand for its Camry while VW enjoyed booming Chinese sales which more than offset other losses due to the emissions controversy, but the Japanese group still turned in better profitability. Germany's motor … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 August
A Swansea businessman who has risen through the ranks will now take the helm at Sinclair Van Centre. Adam Lewis, who joined the South Wales motor group in 2002 as a sales executive, has accepted the role of head of business at the Swansea business. German regulators have given approval for technical fixes on a further Volkswagen 460,000 diesel cars … [Read more...]
Parent of Welsh supplier business in prices probe
Member companies of the PSA Group are demanding the restitution for alleged overpriced parts from three Japanese suppliers and two European ones through Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claims revolve around purchases of automotive bearings and the PSA Group companies are asking for 507.8 million euros (£404 million) in damages from the … [Read more...]
