IHS Markit, whose production projections are cited by automakers, suppliers and research analysts the world over, just took its biggest chop yet to estimates that have been falling all year due to the global chip shortage. IHS Markit slashed its production forecast for this year by 6.2 percent -- or 5.02 million vehicles -- and lowered its projection for next year by 9.3 percent, or 8.45 … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Battery cars and a new way of trip planning
The growing number of pure-electric vehicles needs a rethink about how you drive for work, at weekends or on holidays. With restrictions eased and travel bans lifting, now could be a great time to plan a road trip. But you need to carefully think about what it means if you drive a battery electric vehicle. Experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are warning drivers about important things to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 September
Fiat Professional’s New Ducato is the first commercial vehicle to have level 2 autonomous Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The New Ducato offers a range of technologies aimed at improving the driving experience while making the Ducato a safer environment for work or leisure. Inclusion of technology like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam … [Read more...]
Logistics UK Welsh safety conference
Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is coming to the St Pierre Marriott, Chepstow on 25 November 2021. The event will highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, provide professional advice, and help managers remain compliant and up to speed on the latest legislative developments. Topics to be covered at the one-day event will include logistics in urban … [Read more...]
Ty Hafan gets local van dealer support
One of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities is taking a key service out into the community – thanks to the generosity of its local Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer. Delivering care where needed: Euro Commercials Managing Director Jeff Carne, right, and Finance Director Andrew Hole, are pictured with representatives of charity Tŷ Hafan, from left, Head of Fundraising & Community … [Read more...]
£1.8M Ford legacy fund sparks new Welsh investment
A new £1.8m fund to encourage businesses to move beyond manufacturing internal combustion engines to producing low carbon vehicle technologies, helping to stimulate innovative economic growth in Wales, is being established by Ford and the Welsh Government. The Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transition Fund, administered by the Welsh Government as part of Ford’s legacy in Wales after … [Read more...]
£100,000 Land Rover Defenders red carpet Bond editions
Land Rover SV Bespoke has created a new Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition to celebrate the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, ahead of its world premiere. Available to order as a Defender 90 or 110 and inspired by the specification of the Defenders that appear in No Time To Die, the stealthy Defender V8 Bond Edition features an Extended Black Pack with 22-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels, … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 September
A new European specific Kia Sportage will be unveiled at the German Motor Show this week and in UK showrooms next spring. A new plug-in hybrid variant will be in the line up when it comes to Britain next year and it features a curved screen for instruments and features to be displayed to the driver. Hagerty research suggests Government information on the latest E10 petrol compatibility with … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Astra orders open this autumn
The forthcoming eighth generation Vauxhall Astra will be available with petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains when they get into dealerships early next year and a fully electric model will arrive in 2023. A Sport Tourer will go on sale in about 12 months time as Vauxhall ramp up their offensive and work towards a fully electric line up of all models by 2028. … [Read more...]
AI checks if all’s well in the cell
Artificial intelligence has been developed to accurately predict when a traction battery will run out of charge. The work by Eatron Technologies and WMG was funded through the Faraday Battery Challenge and means the UK becomes a supplier of the most advanced Battery Management Systems in the world. The innovation of project COBRA as it’s called comes from combining advanced battery ageing models … [Read more...]