Difficulties in obtaining and verifying the correct zero emissions range figure for newer plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles is causing P11D headaches for fleets, reports the Association of Fleet Operators. For PHEVs registered on or after 6 April 2020 emitting 50g/km or less of CO2, the ZER needs to be entered on the P11D but does not appear to be available … [Read more...]
Trade urged to help formulate new laws
The Vehicle Remarketing Association is urging used car businesses to make its thoughts on autonomous vehicles known as part of a new consultation by the English and Scottish Law Commissions. Jonathan Butler, VRA board member, and partner and head of automotive at legal specialists Geldards, explained that the Automated Vehicles consultation was in its third … [Read more...]
Call for clearer ev range mileage figures
New in-depth research has highlighted that in order to encourage the mass take up of electric vehicles and avoid future misrepresentation of information to consumers, the motor industry must act now to improve the accuracy of on-board predictions of how far they can travel on a single charge. Multiple studies from the world’s leading range prediction … [Read more...]
Weeds need removing from our green drive
There are a few weeds to be taken care of as the motor industry, energy providers, related suppliers and authorities take us down the green road towards 2030 and onwards, writes Robin Roberts. The haste and race to have low emission cars and other vehicles on our roads is tripping over some serious issues, notably cost, and not just for vehicles and … [Read more...]
Welsh trials of 20mph speed limits
Trials for a default 20mph speed limit on some Welsh residential roads will begin this summer, ahead of a planned national rollout in Spring 2023, writes David Moss. The Welsh Government has announced plans for trials in eight areas, which it hopes will help uncover any as yet unappreciated problems, and help development of appropriate enforcement policies … [Read more...]
Jobs boost for Welsh firm supplying luxury car brands
Welshpool firm CastAlum is significantly expanding production and creating up to 50 jobs with support from the Welsh Government. The global aluminium component supplier, which has been based in the town for 20 years, is investing £5 million in its facilities in the area. The Welsh Government’s SMART Innovation programme has provided technical support … [Read more...]
Government failing on cutting carbon from cars
The Government must get its act together over reducing carbon emissions from cars or fail to achieve stated targets, according to the independent National Audit Office this morning. There is not enough detail in the Government plans to allow local authorities and businesses to plan for developing a strong charging network which will enable motorists to … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port future balanced
Media reports suggest Stellantis will decide on the future of its Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant in the next few days. A decision on future investment is imminent, a spokesman for the automaker has told Automotive News Europe. The factory employs about 1,000 workers making Astra cars and about a third of them commute from Wales. Stellantis CEO Carlos … [Read more...]
Range Rovers are tops with thieves
Analysis by Tracker reveals that Range Rovers and Land Rovers take six of the ten places in the 2020 list of Tracker’s most commonly stolen and recovered vehicles. The three top spots in the 2020 league table are all Range Rover models - the Sport, the Vogue and the Autobiography. The Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Defender also … [Read more...]
£1,000 bill for diesel drivers after lockdowns
Diesel vehicle drivers are facing a possible £1,000 bill when they start up after prolonged lockdown, unless they take precautions, warns warranty company Motor Easy. Duncan McClure Fisher, CEO at MotorEasy said, “Throughout the three lockdowns, we’ve seen a spike in battery and alternator claims as a result of cars not being used as much. Batteries are not … [Read more...]
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