New 20mph limits: do they save lives, or are they just adding time to essential journeys?


Wales has shifted to new 20mph limits in the vast majority of its urban areas. Will this save lives?
20mph speed limit sign

Monmouthshire backtracks on 20mph limit


A trial of a new 20mph urban speed limit in some areas of Monmouthshire in south Wales is due to end, with the limit reverting to 30mph.
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Speed limit in Wales lowered to 20mph


The Welsh parliament has passed legislation that will see the speed limit in built-up areas reduced from 30mph to 20mph from next year.

Best and worst EV charging spots in UK


Electric car and van drivers in Coventry have access to most public chargers per vehicle in the UK, according to a new study.
Unions concerned about Aston Martin's commitment to Wales plant

Unions concerned about Aston's commitment to Wales


A Welsh union has expressed its concern about Aston Martin's commitment to the country.
New motorway speed limits have halved pollution in some areas of Wales

New speed limit halves Welsh motorway pollution


Lower speed limits introduced on high-pollution stretches of Welsh motorways have been successful in halving levels of harmful emissions.
Ford Bridgend latest: reports suggest engine plant to close in 2020

Ford confirms Bridgend engine plant closure plans


Ford has confirmed that it is looking into the potential closure of its Bridgend engine plant in South Wales by late 2020.
Aston Martin DBX prototype tears up Wales Rally GB stage

Aston Martin DBX prototype tears up rally stage


Aston Martin has begun testing its first-ever SUV model — now confirmed to be called the DBX — ahead of the finished car's unveiling in 2019.

Top gear host Chris Harris crashes Porsche


The Top Gear host has emerged unscathed from a car crash in which the presenter's Porsche 911 struck the side of a pick-up truck.
Times readers' comments on the story about a cow being transported in a car are hilarious

Times readers have their say on cow in car


A story about a calf being spotted in the boot of a car have got subscribers to The Times newspaper rather hot and bothered.
Furious man set fire to wife's car after she told him to slow down

Furious man set fire to wife's car


Talk about incandescent with rage: a man has been jailed for setting fire to his wife's Nissan Qashqai after she criticised his driving.
Citroën driver's failed Italian Job remake as car gets stuck on Abergavenny steps

Citroën driver's failed Italian Job remake


A famous car chase in classic film The Italian Job saw three Mini Coopers tackling dozens of flights of steps in Turin but a Citroën driver in...
Hero bus driver narrowly avoids car in snow as The Beast from the East and Storm Emma cause chaos on British roads

Near miss for bus as The Beast from the East hits


A bus driver was caught on camera pulling off a demon bit of driving to avoid a car that had drifted into their path yesterday afternoon.