The government is awarding £25 million this week to as many as six projects that will research and test autonomous vehicles on highways and on trials of remote-control parking. It's the second competition in a program that Richard Harrington, the UK's automotive minister, predicts will lead to driverless cars in production within the next decade. German media report transport minister … [Read more...]
Bus technology gets £3.5M boost from Welsh Government
Welsh Government, local authorities, bus service providers and users met in Swansea yesterday to discuss how to further develop an improved, more sustainable bus industry for Wales. At Wales’ second Bus Summit, Transport Secretary Ken Skates announced £3.5m for local authorities to improve audio-visual equipment on board buses and real-time technology at bus stops. The purpose of the bus … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 December
Part of the Heads of the Valleys road in south-east Wales will be closed in both directions this weekend as work continues on a £800m A465 upgrade. The five-mile stretch between Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, and Gilwern, Monmouthshire shut at 20:30 on Friday and reopens on Monday at 06:00. Electric cars will begin rolling out of the former Saab plant in Trollhatten in a year’s time. National … [Read more...]
On-line parts, servicing and repairs sees major growth
The UK’s car servicing and repair sector grew again in 2016, with turnover rising 2.4% to £21.6 billion, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was primarily driven by sustained record numbers of new car registrations, and greater reliability, leading to more vehicles remaining on British roads for longer but still requiring regular servicing and … [Read more...]