The UK automotive industry has called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemented. The sector accepts that the UK will leave the EU and fully supports a bespoke and comprehensive … [Read more...]
Renault-Nissan heading for World No1
The Renault-Nissan alliance which has acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi is on target to become the world’s biggest manufacturer. Even before it took Mitsubishi under its wing, the Franco-Japanese company thought it would be in the world’s top three by 2018, with VW and Toyota vying for the top spot. But the Mitsubishi deal has moved them ahead … [Read more...]
Six million Brits could be driving on the wrong side of the law
Motorists who lease their vehicle could be falling foul of the law when driving overseas. According to a recent survey, over 15% of Brits who take their cars abroad have admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road and only 1 in 5 bother to learn foreign laws in advance of getting behind the wheel. Alongside brushing up on the rules and … [Read more...]
Nissan blaze twin trails towards showrooms
The best-selling Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai models have been comprehensively revised. The Nissan Qashqai is Europe’s best-selling urban crossover and is now available with significant enhancements which further develop its premium character and improve safety. The upgrades focus on four areas – a contemporary new exterior design; higher levels of … [Read more...]
Escalating cost of insurance can be trimmed for young
The average young learner is spending an incredible £7,600 to pass a driving test and get on the road. Getting a car, paying insurance and keeping it going is what really pushes up the learner’s bills. The figures are highest for those 17 and 18 year olds and once they hit 25 years the bills dramatically fall. The costs have seen the number of 17-20 … [Read more...]
Learners need motorway lessons
An overwhelming majority of motorists believe learner drivers should be allowed to take driving lessons on the motorway with an approved instructor in a dual-controlled car, according to the RAC. Eight in 10 (79%) of the 2,000-plus motorists questioned were in favour of the Government’s proposal to let learners gain experience on the UK’s fastest roads … [Read more...]
McLaren 570S Spider appears this month
The new McLaren 570S Spider with retractable hardtop will be unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the end of the month. It brings a third bodystyle into the range alongside Coupe and GT and uses the rear wheel drive 570ps twin-turbo 3.8V8 engine and seven-speed gearbox giving a 204mph maximum and 0-62mph time of 3.2 secs at a starting price … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 June
Jaguar Land Rover is planning for an extra 5,000 engineers and technical staff in the next year, the Sunday Telegraph reported yesterday. Thee recruitment drive could be announced this week to focus on electronic and software engineers as the industry adapts to develop autonomous vehicles but a shortage may mean bringing in foreign workers or contracting … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Revised Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
The demand in the UK, the EU and global markets for SUVs, Crossovers and 4x4s continues and the surge in additional models from brands new to these sectors builds on their fashionable must have appeal, says David Miles. In the UK last year there were 437,000 new car registrations for what the industry calls Dual Purpose vehicles. We can add in at least … [Read more...]
Big Jaguar estate is coming
The new Jaguar XF-Sportbrake has been unveiled from £34,910. Developed from the saloon’s powertrain and trim levels, the Sportbrake has a quick reacting 4WD system available but has a revised chassis set-up for all the touring models. Luggage space is said to rise from a nominal 565 litres to maximum 1700 litres, close to its rival BMW 5 Series … [Read more...]
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