Britain’s small car makers have been exempted from forthcoming EU laws on zero emissions by 2035 if they register under 1,000 cars annually. But it’s unclear if the UK Government will permit them to continue selling petrol models in Britain after that date. The Public and Commercial Services union said members will be walking out in protest against pay, jobs, pensions and conditions at the … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 April
The Subaru Outback has been refreshed. There are visual changes inside and out with the addition of enhanced safety features including new front camera but prices are held, starting from under £30,000. EU lawmakers have indicated they will make it easier for car buyers to sue manufacturers and harder for the industry to avoid penalties, which it also proposes to increase. There will also … [Read more...]
EU to finalise tougher emissions tests
The EU’s technical committee will discuss the new proposed emissions testing regime in a special meeting tomorrow. The new legislation expected to be agreed follows the diesel-gate emissions scandal created by Volkswagen last year. The future of other technical systems and testing regimes will also be discussed and a vote on them is likely on 23 May. More categories of vehicles will be … [Read more...]