Cardiff will be one of the first UK cities to get the latest type of electric taxi from converted petrol or diesel cars. All-electric taxi and van conversions, Dynamo Motor Company has announced its next expansion phase, where it plans to recruit an extra 275 people in the UK and convert up to 10,000 taxis and commercial/privately owned vehicles per year in 2026. Through its Seedrs campaign … [Read more...]
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Newslines 23 July
Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy Minister Paul Davies MS has called on Welsh Government to better support the automotive supplier sector in Wales and encourage more investment. He said the Labour controlled Welsh Government has an anti-car agenda and was not flying the flag for the Welsh car industry. Some keyless Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes models are uninsurable in certain UK cities as they … [Read more...]
Homes are driving the green transition
Electric vehicles are driving the UK’s green transition but our homes will also play a vital role helping the nation on its journey towards sustainability and net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, the sale of new pure petrol and diesel cars will be banned after 2030, meaning that the future roads are guaranteed to look more electric. But with the increase of electric vehicles comes … [Read more...]
EU climate plans threaten jobs and economies
Carbon emissions from new passenger vehicles are to be cut by 55% in 2030 and 100% in 2035. These targets are the core of the revised CO2 vehicle fleet regulation adopted today by the European Commission as part of the so-called 'Fit for 55' package of measure to revise the EU climate policy.“A zero-emission tailpipe target in 2035 is a de facto ban on the … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 July
IAM RoadSmart said support for reducing the speed limit on all urban roads from 30mph to 20mph has increased in recent years with almost half of drivers now in favour. Overall, 44% of drivers surveyed agree all current 30mph limits should be replaced with a 20mph limit, a 13% increase from the same representative sample surveyed in 2014. … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 July
New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, lorries five years later and aircraft and shipping will face stinging new fuel taxes under proposals announced this week by the EU. Imported steel used to make vehicles will also be heavily taxed as the EU seeks to dramatically reduce cross border carbon footprints. Ex Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has told the BBC how he was … [Read more...]
Government is threatening road safety – claim
Business group Logistics UK is dismayed by the announcement of the continued relaxation of drivers’ hours legislation until 8 August 2021. It governs the length of time which HGV drivers are legally expected to work and James Firth, the organisation’s Head of Road Freight Regulation Policy, explains the announcement will heap more pressure on drivers who are already stretched to the limit to … [Read more...]
Diabetic drivers must declare condition to DVLA
A leading Insurance comparison website is warning that many motorists with diabetes risk a hefty fine if they fail to declare the condition to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. Quotezone.co.uk also warns that policies could be void and claims disputed if diabetic drivers have not declared the disease to their insurer - and that includes those newly diagnosed.As the pandemic-induced … [Read more...]
Two new family cars lack the ultimate safety features, say testers
Two popular new family cars fall short of the best protection for occupants compared to their rivals, say safety testers. In the latest round of Euro NCAP tests, the new Renault Kangoo and Opel Mokka both earn four stars, one below the highest rating.. The long overdue, new edition of the Renault Kangoo MPV performed well in crash tests, but with only moderate side impact protection offered, its … [Read more...]
RAC offer new all-in EV leasing scheme
The RAC has launched a new leasing service to make switching to a brand-new EV easier and more affordable – with market-leading deals available from day one. More than three-quarters (78%) of drivers believe pure electric cars are still too expensive, so the motoring body has joined forces with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to offer a wide range of the most popular EV models currently … [Read more...]
