Self-driving lorry convoys of close running HGVs need very careful planning, said road safety body IAM RoadSmart. Britain’s biggest independent road safety charity is advising there must be more reassurances on issues such as cyber attacks as well as basic road safety needs such as telling other drivers which trucks are in the platoon. The trial … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Italians love their food almost as much as they love cars like the Alfa 4C Spider, says Robin Roberts. Meals can swing between the heavy classics to lighter Mediterranean morsels and they are usually all memorable. The essential element is that every course is meant to be enjoyed for its own sake and if you like a straightforward diet of fun, the Alfa … [Read more...]
Cheapest EV cars to run announced by cap hpi
As interest in the electric vehicle sector continues to grow, the latest analysis from automotive data experts cap hpi looks at the total cost of ownership (TCO) to reveal the EV cars with the lowest motoring costs. The analysis looksed at used EVs for those motorists thinking of making a switch to an alternative fuel type from petrol or diesel. Once all … [Read more...]
Welsh bus services get £2.8m boost
Wales' economy and transport secretary Ken Skates has announced £2.8m local transport network funding to help boost bus travel. Over a third will be spent on wide range improvements in the Swansea area as the city centre is redeveloped. Flintshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Torfaen will all see funding through this year’s … [Read more...]
UK car making soars nearly 8% led by exports
British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, said the SMMT. Major carmakers ramped up production for new and existing models in the month ahead of summer factory shutdowns, which provide an essential period for plant maintenance, upgrades and re-tooling. Production for the UK bounced back in … [Read more...]
Hydrogen injection significantly cuts emissions
British manufacturer CGON has released a revolutionary new range of hydrogen additive injection products that can reduce engine emissions by up to 80% and offer fuel savings of up to 20%. Developed over the last eight years at its research and development facility in the United Kingdom and tested extensively on the road, CGON’s independently verified … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 August
Witter towbars of Deeside is making 90 people redundant. UNITE said it was talking to the company, which hopes to keep 60 other workers on its books but is considering manufacturing abroad. Vauxhall has taken 20,000 used models under its scrappage scheme relaunched in May after spells over the last two years. Unlike other schemes, the Vauxhall … [Read more...]
Hopes of WRC being decided in Wales
This year’s WRC title may be decided in Wales as fierce competition heads towards a climax. The 2017 FIA World Rally Championship is proving to be the most exciting in years and this autumn’s Wales Rally GB 26-29 October will now be pivotal. It could even be the title decider. With just three rounds remaining on the WRC calendar – Spain, GB … [Read more...]
Asphalt Rally Championship will return in 2018
The MSA Asphalt Rally Championship will return in 2018, with Protyre as the title sponsor, an exciting TV package and a challenging calendar of events. The revitalised 2018 Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship is designed to return the much-loved sealed-surface series to its former glory days, when the top British Tarmac rally drivers battled for the … [Read more...]
EVs offer cost savings for companies
Fleet managers looking to control their costs could turn to electric vehicles to deliver the savings they need, said Venson Automotive Solutions. According to the Department for Transport, electric vehicle running costs are as low as just two pence per mile. In addition, the Energy Saving Trust suggests that the new generation of plug-ins cost just £2-£3 … [Read more...]
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