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Driving lessons return in England and Wales, but demand is through the roof

Driving lessons return in England and Wales, but demand is through the roof

The AA Driving School says it has 26,000 on its waiting list.
By James Fossdyke 13 April 2021
Safety Deputy minister's report suggests Wales should drop speed limits

Deputy minister's report suggests Wales should drop speed limits

Cutting urban limits to 20 mph would save lives, says Lee Waters.
By James Fossdyke 21 July 2020
Celebrity / Entertainment Prince of Wales visits Aston's new St Athan factory

Prince of Wales visits Aston's new St Athan factory

The new plant is home to the DBX.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

But the measures have been panned by a haulage industry body.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Safety England and Wales see lowest number of breath tests since 2002

England and Wales see lowest number of breath tests since 2002

Figures reveal "downward trend" in breath tests since 2009.
By James Fossdyke 30 October 2019
Manufacturing / Production Ineos confirms new Grenadier SUV to be built in Wales

Ineos confirms new Grenadier SUV to be built in Wales

The Chemical giant will built its Grenadier SUV at an all-new facility in Bridgend.
By Dominik Wilde 19 September 2019
Motorsport.com Rally GB adds Oulton Park stage to 2019 route

Rally GB adds Oulton Park stage to 2019 route

Britain’s round of the World Rally Championship will start in England for the first time in 20 years, with Wales Rally GB being flagged away from Liverpool and into a first stage at Oulton Park.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 22 May 2019
Records This is the fastest speed ever recorded on sand

This is the fastest speed ever recorded on sand

Zef Eisenberg set a new wheel-powered benchmark on Pendine Sands in Wales.
By Dominik Wilde 21 May 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning MS-RT Ford Transit Connect is a diesel-powered monster van

MS-RT Ford Transit Connect is a diesel-powered monster van

Sales start this summer.
By Anthony Karr 11 May 2019
Government Fixing England and Wales' potholes would now cost almost £10bn

Fixing England and Wales' potholes would now cost almost £10bn

New report shows glimmers of hope for road users, but figures still make grim reading.
By James Fossdyke 27 March 2019
Safest places to drive revealed amid rising car crime

Safest places to drive revealed amid rising car crime

If you want to keep your wheels safe, head for Wales, Norfolk or Cheshire.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2018
Celebrity / Entertainment Top Gear co-host Chris Harris collides with truck in Wales

Top Gear co-host Chris Harris collides with truck in Wales

Nobody was injured, but the Porsche 911 GT3 he was driving has seen better days.
By Christopher Smith 13 November 2018
Manufacturing / Production Chemical firm wants Ford factory to build its Defender-esque SUV

Chemical firm wants Ford factory to build its Defender-esque SUV

Ford's engine factory in Bridgend, Wales, is on Ineos' shortlist for its new automotive venture.
By Dominik Wilde 06 November 2018
Government Government scraps Severn Bridge tolls for Christmas

Government scraps Severn Bridge tolls for Christmas

The bridges connecting Wales and south-west England will finally be free to use.
By James Fossdyke 04 October 2018
Manufacturing / Production Aston Martin to build electric cars in Wales

Aston Martin to build electric cars in Wales

New St Athan plant will be home to Rapide E saloon and Lagonda models.
By James Fossdyke 11 September 2018
Commercial Vehicles Blind veterans get six new VW Transporters

Blind veterans get six new VW Transporters

Charity will use the vehicles for taking blind veterans to its centres in Wales and Sussex.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2018
Watch A Fiesta Rally Car Hurtle Down A Zip Line In Wales

Watch A Fiesta Rally Car Hurtle Down A Zip Line In Wales

More automotive high-jinks from those crazy guys in rallying...
By James Fossdyke 01 August 2018
Manufacturing / Production Aston Martin DBX SUV Production Confirmed For 2019

Aston Martin DBX SUV Production Confirmed For 2019

It will take place at the company's new facility in Wales.
By Dominik Wilde 23 July 2018
Government Welsh government launches photo competition for pothole inquiry

Welsh government launches photo competition for pothole inquiry

Wales needs your 'depictions of the state of the roads in Wales'.
By James Fossdyke 20 June 2018
Government Wales to impose 50mph speed limits on M4 to cut air pollution

Wales to impose 50mph speed limits on M4 to cut air pollution

Welsh government is also proposing clean air zones that charge drivers of older vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2018
Motorsport.com M-Sport teams up with Autosport International for Wales Rally GB

M-Sport teams up with Autosport International for Wales Rally GB

The British-based world rally team will launch its 2018 car at the Autosport Show in January.
By Dominik Wilde 24 October 2017
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