Wales Economy Secretary, Ken Skates and Lifelong Learning Minister, Alun Davies visited Blaenau Gwent yesterday to discuss plans for the new Welsh Government funded £100m technology park. Following last week’s announcement, the Economy Secretary and the Lifelong Learning Minister, who Chairs the Valleys Taskforce, met representatives of Blaenau Gwent … [Read more...]
Lorry owners tampering with emissions
Lorry companies are illegally tampering with emissions systems to improve fuel economy and cut costs, says the SMMT. The issue has been highlighted by SMMT commercial vehicle manager Nigel Base who said in a note, “Over the years, commercial vehicle manufacturers have invested heavily in developing and producing the latest low emission … [Read more...]
Tighter standards coming for emissions
The European Parliament's environment committee adopted the EU's Low-emission Mobility strategy, signalling the Parliament's desire for ambitious future CO2 standards for cars and vans just a few months before the European Commission’s proposal is expected in November. This opinion – a reaction to the Commission's communication on a Low Emission … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Road accidents where people suffered injuries in Wales dropped by 11% last year. There were 4,921 such crashes in 2016 - 622 fewer than 2015, according to the Welsh Government's annual report, but there was just a 1% drop in serious motorcycle accidents. Fuel prices have fallen by 2p a litre for the second month in a row, data from the latest RAC Fuel … [Read more...]
Kia launch Welsh language survey
Kia Motors UK has become the first manufacturer to offer dual language customer surveys at its eight Welsh dealerships. This is the first step that the manufacturer has taken to offer dual language amongst its network. Recognising that 19 per cent of the population in Wales speak Welsh the surveys are now available in both languages to give customers … [Read more...]
SUVs now account for a third of global sales
Almost a third of cars sold around the world is an SUV. Figures compiled by international analysts at Focus2move say this type of car is currently taking an incredible 75% of sales in China alone. The best selling car in the world remains the Toyota Corolla, followed by the Ford F-Series pick-up, and the VW Golf is third. Sales of the Honda CR-V are … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
Škoda is upgrading the smallest member of its model range. The Škoda Citigo is being relaunched with three or five doors and many new design, technology and equipment features from £8,635 to £11,590. The EC is attempting to block further scrutiny of environmental issues, say clean air campaigners. The European Environmental Bureau say it is a … [Read more...]
Young are being priced off the road
With car insurance sky high and education and living costs increasing, research shows that over one in five under 25s (22%) cannot afford to learn to drive. Insurance is a further barrier. With the average cost of car insurance costing around £1400*, and rising to £3878 for a 17 to 20 year old driver, it’s no wonder that this demographic is struggling. … [Read more...]
Due diligence call for Ebbw Vale Automotive Zone
Days after rejecting support for the Circuit of Wales development, Welsh Government has called for “innovation and entrepreneurship”. Economy Secretary, Ken Skates launched BeTheSpark, a Wales-wide movement aimed at unlocking the potential for greater collaboration between entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, risk capital, academia and government to … [Read more...]
MG India plant to open in two years
The Chinese owners of MG who closed the Longbridge finishing facility last year have confirmed they plan to import new cars to Europe in 2019. SAIC Motor, China's largest automaker by sales volume, will set up its first car manufacturing plant in India as Chinese carmakers push into overseas markets. The automaker will bring its MG brand to India and … [Read more...]
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