Three in ten drivers (31%) now favour self-driving cars, up from one in ten (10%) a year ago, they told pollsters for the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. At a time when Government has recently announced plans for driverless cars to be on UK roads as early as 2021, the latest figures show how perceptions are changing and … [Read more...]
Metro plan risks hitting Brexit buffer
The South Wales Metro multi-million-pound project faces being derailed if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, warn the Welsh Government. Economy Secretary Ken Skates said Welsh Government officials are seeking clarity on what happens to necessary land transfers being managed by UK Government as part of the process. South Wales Metro … [Read more...]
Minister meets the motor industry in Wales
Wales Economy Minister Ken Skates met key players from the automotive industry affected by the recent Honda announcement to discuss how Welsh Government can best support the industry as they navigate challenges associated with Brexit and rapidly changing technologies. With Honda’s decision to close its Swindon facility affecting some 2,000 supply jobs in … [Read more...]
Book in for the Big Garage Event
Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is giving independent garages a boost by announcing the launch of its new Big UK Garage Event at this summer’s show, providing more benefits to thousands of garages planning to visit. With its garage audience annually growing , the aim of this year’s event in June is to build on the success of the launch of the dedicated … [Read more...]
Motor industry dispels myths on road to Brexit
As the clock ticks towards a deadline for Brexit, the UK automotive industry outlines its views on ‘no deal’ impact, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote. Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has … [Read more...]
Independent Air Index will clear confusion
The smog surrounding car emissions starts to clear with the launch of the AIR Index an international, independent and standardised rating system that reveals accurately how much pollution a vehicle produces when it is used in towns and cities. The slump in diesel car sales shows that car buyers across the world are confused about petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
Technology’s ticking time-bomb in trade
A new technology time-bomb is ticking in the used car trade. Rapidly changing vehicle technology means that the remarketing sector is going to have to undergo an unprecedented period of upskilling over the next decade, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation – which represent companies that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage … [Read more...]
Honda, MB and SEAT Off-Roaders get top marks for safety
The new Honda CR-V, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the SEAT Tarraco have passed tough new safety tests with the highest marks. All three cars get a maximum five-star rating against Euro NCAP’s tough 2019 requirements. The new SEAT Tarraco shares Volkswagen’s MQB platform with the Škoda Kodiaq, rated as five-stars by Euro NCAP in 2017. Against the more … [Read more...]
Dealers worried over deadline for petrol & diesel cars
Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey has found that two-thirds (66%) of car dealers believe the Government’s plans to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2032 will be too early. The qualitative survey of more than 200 dealers nationwide found that the vast majority (86%) believed the ban would cause another layer of confusion to the market, … [Read more...]
Trucks are next target of EC emissions laws
Europe’s CO2 emission reduction targets have been a long time in negotiation and having regulated cars and vans, the European Commission is turning to trucks. Heavy Goods Vehicle manufacturers will need to cut new vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. In addition, by 2025, 2% of new trucks must be zero or low-emission – however, just now … [Read more...]
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