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One of the main North to South Wales roads will be undergoing roadworks for nine weeks from 1 March with overnight closures on occasions.
The Highways Agency is planning to commence works on the northbound A483, near Pant, south of Wrexham, to resurface the road and footpaths to improve safety. Temporary traffic lights will be used to control traffic flow when necessary and working hours will be 06.00 to 20.00 hrs. A full closure of the road will be required over three to four nights during the work but a diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A fifth of drivers anonymously admitted to lying about their children being the main driver of a car, simply to get lower premiums.
The fraud revealed today by the Motor Insurers Bureau could mean no payout in the event of an accident involving the younger driver.

Sainsbury's Car Insurance warns a blasé approach to winter driving could see motorists putting themselves and other road users at risk.
Researchfor the bank suggests a third of motorists are failing to check a weather forecast before setting off in wintry conditions and more than a quarter don't fully clear their front and rear windscreens before setting off.

Customers requiring a rental car during the busy Easter and Summer Holiday periods need to book in advance if they want to avoid disappointment, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has warned.
The hire car shortage experienced last summer is likely to be repeated this year, particularly in tourist hotspots and at airports. Rental companies have reduced their fleet sizes since the recession hit and have fewer vehicles with which to meet any bottlenecks in demand.

The European Commission will propose a strategy on clean and fuel-efficient cars by May, followed by an action plan to help introduce green vehicles to the market.
EU Industry Commissioner Antonio Tajani met with ministers in charge of industry to discuss the economic challenges facing the European car industry. The ministers identified green technologies as a strategic medium-term perspective for the industry to help it recover from the crisis and improve its competitiveness.