Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars in the U.S. up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion (£6.9 billion) settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week. VW will provide cash payments worth between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on the vehicle’s age and other … [Read more...]
Fewer police on roads leading to safety issues
Declines in the level of police enforcement of traffic offences are contributing to Europe’s failure to cut the numbers dying in road collisions, according to the European Transport Safety Council, authors of two new reports on road safety. More than 26,000 people died on EU roads last year, the first increase since 2001 according to the ETSC annual road … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Car makers seek urgent EU trade deal
The British public has chosen a new future out of Europe and Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with the EU which safeguards UK automotive interests, said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “This includes securing tariff-free access to European and other global markets, ensuring we can recruit talent from the EU and the rest … [Read more...]
Outlander sparks fly with hefty cut
Mitsubishi has effectively slashed the price of its Outlander PHEV by £2,500. Calling it a finance deposit contribution with 0% APR, the offer is available on cars registered between before 28 September. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is exempt from road tax and qualifies for the Government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant and company car drivers can reap the … [Read more...]
Recalls hit record but few buyers check
Car makers issued a record number of recalls last year. In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall reporting faulty models. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider HPI reveals that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of the vehicle they … [Read more...]
Call for quick decision after M4 road inquiry
The Freight Transport Association wants a quick decision and action following the announcement of a Public Inquiry on all aspects of the M4 proposals around Newport. FTA Head of Policy for Wales Ian Gallagher said, “While understandable, this inquiry will add further delay to what is part of an internationally important section of the European road … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 June
Aston Martin announced a limited series production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, the latest creation from its long-standing partnership with the prestigious Italian design-house Zagato. The Vanquish Zagato Concept was unveiled at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, Italy in May and with immense … [Read more...]
Charities flagged for Nicky Grist Stages benefit
Local charities will benefit from a capacity 180 car field and increased spectators watching Britain’s top rally drivers on the Nicky Grist Stages 9-10 July. Each year the event raises money for three local charities. The revenue received from all the spectator car parking charges and rally programme sales are split evenly between the Tirabad Village … [Read more...]
Referendum implications for UK Automotive
The EU Referendum in Britain tomorrow is nothing more than a homage to guesswork. It must be made clear that the EEC/ EC/ EU is not an economics project. The goal of the founding fathers of the European movement was to maintain peace and to ensure, in their words, that there would never be a civil war in Europe again, and this was to be achieved by … [Read more...]
Big shake up for small cars in Europe
The small car market in Europe is facing a shake up. Volkswagen Group will stop producing more than 40 car models as part of a new strategy, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported. VW said last week it would invest billions of euros in electric cars, ride-hailing and automated driving to become a world leader in green transport by 2025 as it reshapes … [Read more...]
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