Nine EU Member States have asked the European Commission for permission to pollute above national limits set in EU law. Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland and Luxembourg have all asked for the limits that should have been met in 2015 to be raised so that they no longer appear to have breached them. The European Union’s … [Read more...]
Education
Newslines 28 July
About 6,000 people over 90 holding a driving licence in Wales and there are over 100,000 in the UK, figures have revealed. According to the DVLA, areas with the highest number of older drivers are Swansea, Cardiff and Carmarthenshire - each with more than 5,000 aged 80 or over, and more than 400 aged 90 or over while the number of drivers aged 80 or older … [Read more...]
UK to ban conventional cars and vans by 2040
The Government has unveiled controversial plans to ban pure petrol and diesel engined vehicles from UK roads by 2040. It follows failure to meet European clean air legislation and a High Court decision that requires an environmental strategy to be put forward. The plan was discussed before the general election but publication was delayed because of … [Read more...]
BEN charity looking to future needs
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a survey to seek valuable insights from industry people which will help shape future services. The feedback will also enable the organisation to ensure its health and wellbeing services remain relevant to those working in … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 July
SEAT sees diesel giving way to compressed natural gas as a fuel. The chief executive of the Spanish Volkswagen division, Luca de Meo, believes customers needed “a sensible solution” to overcome any issues and falling diesel sales, he told magazine Automibilwoche. Porsche will decide at the end of the decade whether its latest generation of diesel … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 July
Audi has launched a recall for up to 850,000 diesel cars to update vehicle software controlling emissions in a bid to avoid potential driving bans, reports Automotive News Europe. The service is also being offered to Porsche and Volkswagen brand cars using the same six- and eight-cylinder engines and follows a similar move last week by Mercedes-Benz for … [Read more...]
Diesel emissions’ mounting concern in Europe
A leaked letter shows the EU industry commissioner has issued a stark warning to transport ministers that the consequences of the Dieselgate scandal, and the failure to clean up dirty diesel cars still on our roads, are contributing to a city air pollution crisis. The leaked letter, seen by Transport & Environment (T&E), stresses the need for … [Read more...]
The ‘Toxin Tax’ explained
A new infographic from UK car buyer comparison site Motorway explains the forthcoming toxin tax for diesel cars. The UK Government is set to introduce ‘clean air zones' and ‘toxin taxes' for diesel cars in major cities from 2019 onwards. London will increase its charges for diesel cars from 2018. Key Facts The UK government has been ordered by … [Read more...]
Wrap a rally car of your own
Wales Rally GB has launched a competition giving students in the region a brilliant opportunity to see their own livery design applied to the GT86. The winning entry will be unveiled and displayed in the event’s Rally Village right at the heart of the four-day spectacle in October. The competition is being jointly coordinated by the rally … [Read more...]
Health check for motor industry workers
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new campaign to spotlight the importance of good physical health to a person’s life. Top searches on Ben’s website relate to healthy lifestyle, diet, getting fit, quitting smoking and returning to work after injury. As … [Read more...]
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