The future of motoring is on the road, here and now but in limited numbers. Very slowly and with little fanfare, the Toyota Mirai (meaning ‘the future’) has been introduced and is being sold to selected customers who can access hydrogen fuel. So far there are only about 20 Mirai models on UK roads and another 30 will come in 2017 but the … [Read more...]
V-Charge is next generation supercharger
A new generation of supercharger has been developed and independently tested to transform performance in small engines. A mule Ford 1.0-litre GTDI engine equipped with a Torotrak V-Charge system matched the performance of a 1.5-litre unit, with driveability improved. The system and test car will now be used in a programme of visits for test … [Read more...]
EV sales charge to over 500K this year
Europe will see more than half a million electric vehicles on its roads by the end of 2016, says a report by Transport & Environment (T&E) . In three years the EV fleet on European roads has risen from 100,000 to almost 200,000 by 2014, and almost doubled again last year and is on course to end the year at 600,000 at current rates of acquisition … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
The major route through West Wales will be closed this weekend. The A48 will close in both directions from the Nantycaws turning to Carmarthen from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 Monday for emergency work needed to repair a leaking kerosene spill from a national pipeline under the dual carriageway road and diversions will be signposted along the former A48 … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales moves closer to reality
The Circuit of Wales development is moving a step closer to reality. WheelsWithinWales understands promoters of the £370m project at Ebbw Vales have now raised additional private capital for the scheme which should meet Welsh Government requirements. Two previous bids for Welsh Government support to fund part of the project were rejected as falling … [Read more...]
McRae returns to WRGB in Magnum
This month’s Wales Rally GB 27-30 October will mark a very special milestone in the career of British rallying legend Jimmy McRae. It is 40 years since the ever-enthusiastic Scot first appeared on Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship and, to celebrate that anniversary, he’s contesting the WRGB National Rally back behind the wheel of an … [Read more...]
Next growth area for PCPs will be tourers and motorhomes
Staycations or stay-at-home holidays in the UK are set for a boost with, for the first time, PCPs becoming widely available in the motorhome and touring caravan market. According to vehicle data provider Glass’s, the finance product, which has revolutionised the new car market in recent years, will make leisure vehicles much more affordable and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 October
The Maserati Levante is due before the end of the year but the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is said to be based on it and coming early in 2017. The name’s not confirmed by AR but company bosses have said they want to create a driver’s SUV and set it apart from rivals on the road. Russia’s new car sales are falling nearly 11% last month although lada, … [Read more...]
Inside out design tests for new Ford engines
Sophisticated design technology is being used to shape the inside of a new generation of Ford engines. Ford has used an innovative combustion-modelling tool for the development of its new EcoBlue range of high-efficiency diesel engines. The CONVERGE CFD software package from Convergent Science has been used by the Ford engineers to develop the new … [Read more...]
BEN raise issue of mental health in motor trade
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families, has launched its new mental health campaign. BEN want supporters to donate £1 or more to help colleagues in the automotive industry suffering from mental health challenges and the money will go back into providing … [Read more...]
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