Ahead of the unveiling of the Green Deal Industry Plan, Luca de Meo, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and Renault Group CEO, is urged EU leaders to put in place an ambitious and structured automotive industrial policy, to rival those of other world regions. Concerned about the EU industry’s eroding competitiveness on the global stage, Mr de Meo (above) made this … [Read more...]
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Tighten up seat belt law, motorists tell RAC
More than two-thirds of motorists (68%) believe drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts, according to new RAC research released to coincide with today’s 40-year seatbelt law anniversary. Currently, drivers only have responsibility to make sure they and any children in their vehicles are buckled up properly – with the latter potentially needing to be in a … [Read more...]
Bureaucracy adding to car theft misery
New Home Office figures have revealed car thefts are higher than the reported figures but it’s also getting harder for owners to get settlements from their insurers as a new layer of bureaucracy has been added. Analysis by Claims Management & Adjusting indicates car theft victims are frequently waiting more than seven days longer for insurance payouts due to the new National Police Chiefs’ … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 January
A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the Government’s plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, in order to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects. The petition created by the Independent Garages Association states the proposal would be: Dangerous: Increased casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects; Expensive: … [Read more...]
Funky Cat will make feathers fly
The feathers are about to fly in Britain’s all-electric car market after the entry of a new Chinese brand this spring. The GWM ORA Funky Cat First Edition is being imported from £31,995 by a part of the IM Group, which is already well known through its Subaru and Isuzu distribution and its supply of assured parts for the Mitsubishi marque, which pulled out of direct UK sales three years … [Read more...]
Take the chill off EV driving
If you have an electric vehicle it’s really important to make sure you keep your vehicle charged and allow more time for charging on the cold winter days, said the co-founder of Elmodrive.com, Olly Jones. Batteries work slower in colder weather and so when the temperature drops you need to make sure you’re keeping your vehicle as charged as possible, around 40-80% is ideal. If you have the … [Read more...]
UK is a safer haven for many drivers
When compared to other countries across the world such as Spain, Sweden and Germany, the UK is one of the safer places for motorists. The UK overall ranks 7th with 2.4 fatalities per 100,000 people, placing it in the top 10 safest European countries to drive in, according to a study by Hippo Leasing. The UK has the Highway Code in place in order to reduce road casualties. There are 307 … [Read more...]
Toyota sweep all before them on Monte opener
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team started the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship with a one-two finish on Rallye Monte-Carlo as Sébastien Ogier claimed a record ninth victory on the event ahead of team-mate Kalle Rovanperä. Mostly dry weather made this year’s rally – the opening round of the 2023 World Rally Championship – more a test of outright performance than usual. Ogier (below) set the … [Read more...]
MoT test extension roundly criticised
Extending the time before a vehicle faces its first MoT test proposed by the Department of Transport has been criticised as dangerous for high mileage models of cars, vans and commercial vehicles. Following the announcement of a new government consultation on possible changes to the MOT, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said,“While we’re not opposed to delaying a new vehicle’s first MOT, we … [Read more...]
M4 speeders targetted from today
Go Safe mobile enforcement will be starting on the M4 between junctions 33 and 34 today, following an increase in the number speed related collisions. Following the collisions, three speed surveys were conducted at different locations of the M4. The surveys measured a total of 213,372 vehicles, finding that 70,713 drivers were exceeding the speed limit, including 6,109 travelling at 85mph or … [Read more...]
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