GoCompare is warning would-be car buyers to check their insurance before heading out for a test drive because 92% of policies don’t cover driving cars other than their own. If a motorist test drives another vehicle without checking they’re covered, they could be prosecuted for driving without insurance. Dyfed Powis Police has stopped and turned away from … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 May
Swansea recorded nearly 23,700 roadworks over the last three years, the sixth highest in the country outside London, where Bromley borough itself reported over 100,200 in the same time. The information was obtained by Little Loans which also found Bournemouth had fewest with under 900 over the same period. Volvo is partnering with tech firm Luminar to … [Read more...]
Swansea leads Welsh drive towards electric cars
Birmingham has seen the fastest growth in new electric car ownership of any town or city in the UK. According to DVLA data obtained by comparison site Motorway.co.uk, there were 2,192new electric cars registered in Birmingham up to the end of September 2019, compared to 340 in the corresponding period in 2018 - an increase of 527%. Growth in electric car … [Read more...]
Motorpoint Swansea GSM announced
Andrew Davies has been appointed the General Sales Manager of Motorpoint’s newest branch in Swansea. The 35 year old, who has worked in a number of sales roles with the UK’s largest independent car retailer for the last six years, will oversee the 25-strong workforce in South West Wales. Andrew, a recent graduate of the Motorpoint Talent Management … [Read more...]
£1.75m Volvo investment underway in Swansea
Work has begun on a multi-million pound refurbishment for a Welsh Volvo dealer. The new showroom, on Valley Way, Swansea, for FRF Volvo Swansea, represents an investment of £1.75m to improve facilities for customers and the new generation of cars coming through. FRF Volvo Swansea’s new site will feature Volvo’s signature large lounge area, complete with … [Read more...]
Thrills for thousands in UK first low carbon rally in Wales
Thousands of shoppers, holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts saw some of the world’s most advanced cars in Swansea at the weekend for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally, writes Robin Roberts. Fuel cell models lined up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain to compete in the … [Read more...]
Swansea welcomes a UK first
Some of the world’s most advanced cars will be gathering in Swansea today for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally. Toyota and Hyundai fuel cell models will line up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain to compete in the Green Dragon EV Rally and Show on Saturday. Streets … [Read more...]
Wales to host Britain’s greenest ever motorsport event
Britain’s greenest-ever rally is taking place in Wales next weekend. The Green Dragon EV Rally is exclusively for hydrogen and pure electric cars and is based in Swansea, where Sir William Robert Grove invented the fuel cell in the 1840s. The event also breaks ground as it’s not only the first low carbon rally to be held in Britain, but it also allows any … [Read more...]
Future motorsport begins in Wales
Rally fans will get a glimpse of the future for their beloved sport at the first Green Dragon EV Rally & Show in Swansea over the Bank Holiday weekend. The ground-breaking eRally Zoe Junior Rally car will be displayed for spectators and team members will be on hand to explain this futuristic competition car and the technology going into … [Read more...]
Cardiff is Wales’ accident black spot
Welsh roads are getting safer, unless you travel and live in Cardiff. Latest figures show a significant reduction in the number of casualties on Welsh roads, with 2017 seeing the lowest number of motorcycle casualties since comparable records began. Welsh roads were also safer for children – with a 15 per cent decrease in casualties of those aged … [Read more...]
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