The UK automotive industry continues to make significant gains in employment, economic contribution and environmental performance, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The industry body’s 17th annual Sustainability Report reveals that the automotive manufacturing sector turned over a record £71.6 billion in 2015. Jobs, production … [Read more...]
Pump prices not fuelling EU exit row
A pump price rise has not fuelled the row over Britain voting to leave the EU, says the RAC. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “Despite the dramatic fall in the strength of the pound in the aftermath of Britain’s referendum vote to leave the European Union there has not been as big an effect on wholesale fuel prices as might have been expected. This … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
MotorLine Maserati of Cardiff sponsored a successful Polo in the Park event last weekend. The event in Pontcanna Fields attracted hundreds of spectators and guests who enjoyed the match series and display of Maserati cars, but also took advantage of an opportunity to meet the players (right), including Ed Williams from the Vale of … [Read more...]
Tougher eye-test proposed for older drivers
Road safety specialists have recommended raising the mandatory fitness to drive self-declaration for licence renewal from 70 to 75 years old - if proof of an eye-sight test is made compulsory. The recommendations are made by the Older Drivers Task Force which today publishes Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age, a report setting out a national older … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 on sale this summer
High definition design meets highly intelligent technology in the new Audi Q2, the brand’s first crossover which will join the currently three-strong Audi Q range from £20,230 to £30,610. It will have a very high technology equipment package available and engines from 115 to 190ps with quattro drive when first of 12 models arrive in November. … [Read more...]
Welshmen Evans and Cave dominate Scotland’s forests
Elfyn Evans and Tom Cave took first and second places on the RSAC Scottish Rally staging a commanding display on round four of the MSA British Rally Championship. Evans and co-driver Craig Parry in the DMACK British Rally Team returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since the opening round in mid Wales. The second win for Evans has … [Read more...]
Call for Government to support EVs in workplace
Government grants to allow widespread installation of workplace electric vehicle charging points would be a “major step forward” in fleet adoption of ULEVs, says Chevin Fleet Solutions. Ashley Sowerby, managing director said, “There have been several stories in the press saying that the Government will announce workplace EV charging grants this summer and … [Read more...]
In-car comms are putting crooks in touch
Modern in-car communications systems are opening the door of opportunity for thieves, says Tracker. The latest in-car wifi and cloud based applications present a wide range of opportunities for thieves to attack, making it even more difficult for modern vehicles to be completely secure from determined hackers. Head of Police Liaison at Tracker, and a … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 June
Aston Martin has lost money for the fifth year in a row. It reported a pre-tax loss of £127.9 million in 2015 as the number of cars it sold fell below expectations, and it invested in expansion, including its new Welsh factory plans and in 2014, the company reported a pre-tax loss of £71.8 million and said that it had sold 3,615 cars last year, down from … [Read more...]
Kia UK make voluntary recall on safety
Kia UK is voluntarily recalling all Soul and Soul EV vehicles produced between 18 January 2014 and 30 September 2015, as a precautionary measure. This is due to a potential fault which, in extreme circumstances, could cause the steering to fail. Through ongoing monitoring of field data, Kia Motors has determined that an adhesive with insufficient … [Read more...]
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