The rate at which used car prices are dropping has taken the market by surprise, admits a motoring industry expert. Phil Nothard, insight director at Cox Automotive – the owners of Manheim Auctions – told the Car Dealer Podcast that significant price falls in the used car market have caused ‘waves across the sector’ and explained that the market had ‘slowed significantly’ in the last couple of … [Read more...]
Hydrogen lorries are a must for businesses
The H2Accelerate collaboration has published a new white paper in support of the use of hydrogen in long-haul trucking, based on focus group discussions with truck end-users and logistics providers. The paper sets out the conclusions of a series of focus groups with companies such as Amazon, Nestle Waters, DB Schenker, and Kuehne-Nagel, who have the potential to drive significant market demand … [Read more...]
Hi-def dash-cam close to human eye resolution
Smart car and car networking company, Cruise Cloud Technology Corporation, is launching its MIOFIVE 4K Dash Cam with 5G Wi-Fi and built in storage. The high end driving recorder with 24 Hour Parking Monitoring and G-Sensor, uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the driving experience smarter, smoother and safer is available on Amazon UK for £149.99. Equipped with a Sony … [Read more...]
UK site considered for new Rivian ev-models’ assembly
The Amazon and Ford backed Rivian pure electric pickup may be built in Britain at a new energy park planned in the West Country. The proposed Gravity Park a few miles north east of Bridgewater and adjacent to the M5 has been earmarked for the potential £1 Billion investment, reported Sky News. The project is being courted by German and Netherlands Governments as well so there is no guarantee it … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 August
Daimler has reached agreements costing nearly £2.3 Billion to settle civil investigations by US regulators and lawsuits from vehicle owners stemming from a probe into software to cheat diesel emissions tests. The settlements address civil and environmental claims tied to 250,000 U.S. diesel passenger cars and vans and include claims from the Environmental Protection Agency, Justice … [Read more...]
Artist Sian scoops car showroom prize
Sian Williams has been crowned the Motorpoint Ultimate Fantasy Car competition winner. The 36 year old, who lives with her partner Lois, and 11 year-old daughter Cerys in Llanelli, was one of dozens of budding artists from across South West Wales who put pen to paper during lockdown in a bid to claim £250 Amazon vouchers and a framed version of their design. Motorpoint, which opened its doors to … [Read more...]
Bus technology steps up to fight virus
With workers returning slowly but surely, yet public transport expected to buckle under the strain of new covid-19 measures, one transport company is leading the way. Zeelo is a British coach operator which takes Amazon, Argos and Ocado staff to work on its fleet, amongst others. It has developed technology to enable people to use its services and maintain social distance and can also help … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 January
Automobili Lamborghini will incorporate Alexa in its Huracán EVO range, enhancing its super sports car driving experience with the cloud-based voice service from Amazon. It is at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from 7-10 January, 2020 and it will be rolled out with more services in future. Cardiff is preparing to introduce a controversial congestion charging scheme for vehicles with … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
South Wales Central AM, Andrew RT Davies has called for the emissions protest in Cardiff to end. “Tackling climate change is a hugely important issue and one which the majority of the public is fully behind. However, the one sure way to lose hearts and minds in such a battle is to disrupt hardworking people on their morning commute, which is what’s happened in Cardiff today.” Insurance … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 November
A month after it took over rail operations the Welsh Government backed Transport for Wales admits a quarter of rolling stock is out of service. They admit 36 our of 127 trains are undergoing repairs leading to delays and cancellations on routes and now they have taken out newspaper ads to apologise. Alfa Romeo has partnered with Amazon to deliver test drives of the brand’s first ever SUV, … [Read more...]