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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Four in court from Newport, Pontypool, and Newbridge
The four defendants were charges with offences including drug-driving, criminal damage, being in charge of a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, and refusing to identify a driver for police. Their cases were heard at Newport Magistrates' Court and Cwmbran Magistrates' Court. Here's a round-up of the cases. DALE PEARCE, 40, of Waunddu in Pontnewynydd, was under the influence of cocaine when in charge of a car on the A4042. Pearce was in charge of a Mercedes E350 on the A4042 at Pontypool on September 16 last year. When tested, he recorded having 24 micrograms of cocaine per litre (µg/L) of blood and 240µg/L of benzoylecgonine - the main metabolite of cocaine. The legal limits – to exclude accidental exposure – are 10µg/L and 50µg/L respectively. He was also accused of possession of amphetamine – a Class B drug – on that date. Pearce pleaded guilty to all three offences, and was ordered to pay a total fine of £200, £300 in costs, and an £80 surcharge. He also had 10 points added to his licence at Newport Magistrates' Court on July 8, and a forfeiture and destruction order was made for the amphetamine. RICHARD ELSEY, 44, of Meredith Terrace in Newbridge, has been banned from the roads after being caught drug-driving in Caerphilly. Elsey was driving a Renault Trafic on Caerphilly Road in Ystrad Mynach on August 20, 2023. When tested, he recorded having 207µg/L of benzoylecgonine in his blood – more than four times the limit. He pleaded guilty on June 30, and was fined £833 at Newport Magistrates' Court on July 8. Elsey must also pay £85 in costs and a £333 surcharge, and he was disqualified from driving for 17 months. A 13-YEAR-OLD from Newport, who cannot be identified due to their age, has admitted criminal damage. The teenager damaged a CCTV camera at Nos Da Bakery in Newport on December 28. They pleaded guilty at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court on July 8, and were sentenced to a four-month Youth Referral Order. They must also pay £150 in compensation. GABRIEL NICULAE, 20, of King Street in Newport, was found to have twice refused to identify a driver when required by police. Niculae was charged with two offences of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle when required on July 3 and 10 last year. The charges related to the identity of the driver of a Nissan Micra who was suspected of committing motoring offences. Both charges were proved using the single justice procedure on March 18, and Niculae was ordered to pay a £660 fine, £90 in costs, and a £264 surcharge when his case came back to Cwmbran Magistrates' Court for sentence on July 8. Niculae also received six points for each offence, meaning he was banned from driving for six months for accumulating too many points.
The Advertiser
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Renault Trafic price and specs
Renault has updated its mid-size Trafic commercial van, and the headline acts are additional safety gear and lightly tweaked styling. Prices are up by $490 range-wide, which means the French delivery van now starts at $49,490 before on-roads for the base Trafic SWB Pro manual and extends to $63,490 before on-roads for the full-fat Trafic LWB Crew Lifestyle. Tweaks include new Renault logos and a bulkhead with a glazed window, as well as a middle-seat work station and document holder with hidden laptop storage. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. New safety gear includes a driver attention monitor, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a 'QR rescue code', an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) shortcut button, and automatic bi-LED reflector-style headlights. Renault says the ADAS shortcut button provides "direct access to an on/off switch for ADAS features". It also unlocks a "perso" mode, which allows drivers to set up personal favourites to activate or deactivate certain features "at the press of a button". Similarly, the QR rescue code is a digitised barcode on the windscreen that allows first responders "quick access to the vehicle's structural and technical information in the event of a crash". Other changes include making a factory-fitted steel bulkhead standard, which features a glazed window to reduce road noise. This was previously an option on Trafic Pro van models. Weights and capacities vary by body type and are detailed below. There are two body lengths for the 2025 Trafic, with Crew variants sharing the same wheelbase and dimensions as LWB models. Crew variants offer six-seat passenger capacity, while the vans are fitted with a three-seat front bench. The 2025 Renault Trafic is currently unrated by ANCAP, though it was awarded a 'Gold' 69 per cent collision avoidance score in 2024. Standard safety equipment includes: Premium models add blind spot monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, front and side parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, while the Crew Lifestyle adds traffic sign recognition. Renault offers a handful of Trafic grades in Australia. 2025 Renault Trafic Pro equipment highlights: Trafic Premium adds: Trafic Crew Pro adds (over Pro): Trafic Crew Lifestyle adds: There are several options available across the Trafic range. Trafic Pro options include: Trafic Premium options include: Trafic Lifestyle options include: Renault currently offers five exterior paint finishes for the Trafic, with metallic paints commanding an $800 premium. Cumulus Blue is currently unavailable. 2025 Renault Trafic colours: MORE: Everything Renault Trafic Content originally sourced from: Renault has updated its mid-size Trafic commercial van, and the headline acts are additional safety gear and lightly tweaked styling. Prices are up by $490 range-wide, which means the French delivery van now starts at $49,490 before on-roads for the base Trafic SWB Pro manual and extends to $63,490 before on-roads for the full-fat Trafic LWB Crew Lifestyle. Tweaks include new Renault logos and a bulkhead with a glazed window, as well as a middle-seat work station and document holder with hidden laptop storage. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. New safety gear includes a driver attention monitor, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a 'QR rescue code', an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) shortcut button, and automatic bi-LED reflector-style headlights. Renault says the ADAS shortcut button provides "direct access to an on/off switch for ADAS features". It also unlocks a "perso" mode, which allows drivers to set up personal favourites to activate or deactivate certain features "at the press of a button". Similarly, the QR rescue code is a digitised barcode on the windscreen that allows first responders "quick access to the vehicle's structural and technical information in the event of a crash". Other changes include making a factory-fitted steel bulkhead standard, which features a glazed window to reduce road noise. This was previously an option on Trafic Pro van models. Weights and capacities vary by body type and are detailed below. There are two body lengths for the 2025 Trafic, with Crew variants sharing the same wheelbase and dimensions as LWB models. Crew variants offer six-seat passenger capacity, while the vans are fitted with a three-seat front bench. The 2025 Renault Trafic is currently unrated by ANCAP, though it was awarded a 'Gold' 69 per cent collision avoidance score in 2024. Standard safety equipment includes: Premium models add blind spot monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, front and side parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, while the Crew Lifestyle adds traffic sign recognition. Renault offers a handful of Trafic grades in Australia. 2025 Renault Trafic Pro equipment highlights: Trafic Premium adds: Trafic Crew Pro adds (over Pro): Trafic Crew Lifestyle adds: There are several options available across the Trafic range. Trafic Pro options include: Trafic Premium options include: Trafic Lifestyle options include: Renault currently offers five exterior paint finishes for the Trafic, with metallic paints commanding an $800 premium. Cumulus Blue is currently unavailable. 2025 Renault Trafic colours: MORE: Everything Renault Trafic Content originally sourced from: Renault has updated its mid-size Trafic commercial van, and the headline acts are additional safety gear and lightly tweaked styling. Prices are up by $490 range-wide, which means the French delivery van now starts at $49,490 before on-roads for the base Trafic SWB Pro manual and extends to $63,490 before on-roads for the full-fat Trafic LWB Crew Lifestyle. Tweaks include new Renault logos and a bulkhead with a glazed window, as well as a middle-seat work station and document holder with hidden laptop storage. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. New safety gear includes a driver attention monitor, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a 'QR rescue code', an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) shortcut button, and automatic bi-LED reflector-style headlights. Renault says the ADAS shortcut button provides "direct access to an on/off switch for ADAS features". It also unlocks a "perso" mode, which allows drivers to set up personal favourites to activate or deactivate certain features "at the press of a button". Similarly, the QR rescue code is a digitised barcode on the windscreen that allows first responders "quick access to the vehicle's structural and technical information in the event of a crash". Other changes include making a factory-fitted steel bulkhead standard, which features a glazed window to reduce road noise. This was previously an option on Trafic Pro van models. Weights and capacities vary by body type and are detailed below. There are two body lengths for the 2025 Trafic, with Crew variants sharing the same wheelbase and dimensions as LWB models. Crew variants offer six-seat passenger capacity, while the vans are fitted with a three-seat front bench. The 2025 Renault Trafic is currently unrated by ANCAP, though it was awarded a 'Gold' 69 per cent collision avoidance score in 2024. Standard safety equipment includes: Premium models add blind spot monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, front and side parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, while the Crew Lifestyle adds traffic sign recognition. Renault offers a handful of Trafic grades in Australia. 2025 Renault Trafic Pro equipment highlights: Trafic Premium adds: Trafic Crew Pro adds (over Pro): Trafic Crew Lifestyle adds: There are several options available across the Trafic range. Trafic Pro options include: Trafic Premium options include: Trafic Lifestyle options include: Renault currently offers five exterior paint finishes for the Trafic, with metallic paints commanding an $800 premium. Cumulus Blue is currently unavailable. 2025 Renault Trafic colours: MORE: Everything Renault Trafic Content originally sourced from: Renault has updated its mid-size Trafic commercial van, and the headline acts are additional safety gear and lightly tweaked styling. Prices are up by $490 range-wide, which means the French delivery van now starts at $49,490 before on-roads for the base Trafic SWB Pro manual and extends to $63,490 before on-roads for the full-fat Trafic LWB Crew Lifestyle. Tweaks include new Renault logos and a bulkhead with a glazed window, as well as a middle-seat work station and document holder with hidden laptop storage. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. New safety gear includes a driver attention monitor, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a 'QR rescue code', an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) shortcut button, and automatic bi-LED reflector-style headlights. Renault says the ADAS shortcut button provides "direct access to an on/off switch for ADAS features". It also unlocks a "perso" mode, which allows drivers to set up personal favourites to activate or deactivate certain features "at the press of a button". Similarly, the QR rescue code is a digitised barcode on the windscreen that allows first responders "quick access to the vehicle's structural and technical information in the event of a crash". Other changes include making a factory-fitted steel bulkhead standard, which features a glazed window to reduce road noise. This was previously an option on Trafic Pro van models. Weights and capacities vary by body type and are detailed below. There are two body lengths for the 2025 Trafic, with Crew variants sharing the same wheelbase and dimensions as LWB models. Crew variants offer six-seat passenger capacity, while the vans are fitted with a three-seat front bench. The 2025 Renault Trafic is currently unrated by ANCAP, though it was awarded a 'Gold' 69 per cent collision avoidance score in 2024. Standard safety equipment includes: Premium models add blind spot monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, front and side parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, while the Crew Lifestyle adds traffic sign recognition. Renault offers a handful of Trafic grades in Australia. 2025 Renault Trafic Pro equipment highlights: Trafic Premium adds: Trafic Crew Pro adds (over Pro): Trafic Crew Lifestyle adds: There are several options available across the Trafic range. Trafic Pro options include: Trafic Premium options include: Trafic Lifestyle options include: Renault currently offers five exterior paint finishes for the Trafic, with metallic paints commanding an $800 premium. Cumulus Blue is currently unavailable. 2025 Renault Trafic colours: MORE: Everything Renault Trafic Content originally sourced from:
The Courier
03-06-2025
- The Courier
Van driver sentenced for 'distressing' crash at Perth Airport that left victim needing plastic surgery
A van driver who knocked down a pedestrian at Scone Airport, leaving him seriously injured, has been sentenced to unpaid work as a direct alternative to custody. Paul Wishart struck the 61-year-old coffin factory worker as he made his way into work on the morning of October 3 2022. Perth Sheriff Court heard how Wishart, 37, did not realise what had happened until he stopped his Renault Trafic and saw his victim lying on the road. The man, who was described by witnesses as 'flying' through the air, suffered multiple injuries and required plastic surgery to his face. Wishart, from Methven, was found guilty of causing serious injury by careless driving following a two-day trial in April. He was banned from driving for three years when he returned to court for sentencing on Monday. Sheriff Jennifer Bain KC told Wishart: 'You have expressed significant remorse and you appear to appreciate the consequences of your driving on that day.' She said his victim 'suffered serious injuries and will be permanently impaired' but given his lack of criminal record – with one non-analogous traffic conviction – the sheriff said she was satisfied there was an alternative to custody available. Wishart was ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work. His solicitor Pauline Cullerton said: 'There had been nothing unusual as he drove to work that morning. 'He remembers hearing a thud and then saw the crack on his windscreen. 'He stopped the car and got out and was shocked to see (the complainer) lying on the road.' Ms Cullerton stressed her client had not been speeding. The court heard there were traffic calming measures including speed bumps on the road. She said Wishart took responsibility for the 'distressing' injuries he had caused. Jurors heard how Wishart had not seen the pedestrian as he crossed Spitfire Avenue, having stepped off a bus on the nearby A94. The victim was 'propelled' through the air and landed on the carriageway. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene just after 7am and the injured man was rushed to Ninewells Hospital. The busy commuter route was closed off for about an hour. Fiscal depute Jennifer Bairner read out a list of the victim's injuries, as recorded in a joint minute of agreed facts. He suffered rib fractures, a cut to the right side of his face and a broken knee. His left middle finger was also dislocated. Ms Bairner said the victim underwent an operation to fix his knee, which involved a plate being inserted by an orthopaedic surgeon. 'The facial laceration was cleaned, sealed and closed by a plastic surgeon,' she said. The man was discharged from hospital five days later. Witnesses told the court of chaotic scenes in the aftermath of the early morning smash, with blood in the middle of the roadway. Ms Bairner said in her closing statement to jurors: 'It is not suggested that Mr Wishart intended to hurt anyone but as a driver, you need to drive safely.' Wishart was originally charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Jurors took less than an hour to convict him of a lesser charge involving driving carelessly.
The Advertiser
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Peugeot Expert released with unchanged pricing, but no more manual
Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from: Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from: Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from: Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Peugeot Expert released with unchanged pricing, but no more manual
Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. Supplied Credit: CarExpert There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now.
