Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next-generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. The proposed new business would clear the way for Volvo Cars to focus on the development of its all-electric range of … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Electric nation is just a notion for now
In the first nine months this year official figures show that UK sales of Battery Electric Vehicles have risen by 122.1% over the same period last year to 25,097 registrations, writes David Miles. But before we think the motoring world has really changed that is still only 1.3% of all new cars sold. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
Volvo toughen up EV standards
The fully electric XC40 SUV will be Volvo’s first electric car and one of the safest on the road. The advance of electric cars constitutes the biggest change in the history of the automobile. For the first time in over a century, cars move without a petrol or diesel engine in the engine bay and have a battery in the floor, changing the car at its … [Read more...]
Welsh most concerned in UK about autonomous vehicles
Seven in ten Welsh people are uncomfortable about future autonomous vehicles, more than other parts of the country, except for the West Country. Wales and South West among most cautious in UK about driverless cars according to a survey for the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Only 20% of people in Wales and the South West feel comfortable with … [Read more...]
Electric motor-bike hits 197mph
MADMAX Team Rider Zef Eisenberg raced in to the record books 21-22 September 2019 setting four new motorcycle records at the Straightliners Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme World Speed Records event at Elvington, North Yorkshire on board the Nottingham University Isle of Man TT zero bike. International multiple ACU Motorbike speed record holder and … [Read more...]
All is sometimes not what it seems – beware counterfeits
The Independent Garage Association has collaborated with the Intellectual Property Office to highlight the dangers of counterfeit and consumer supplied car parts within the IPO’s Crime and Enforcement Report 2018 – 2019. The IGA’s section of the report explains how proving the authenticity of a part can be difficult if it is not bought directly from the … [Read more...]
Cut repair costs with minimum effort
Untold damage could be done to your car by habits developed over a long time behind the wheel, says Car Shop. The team at CarShop, has revealed the top 10 driving habits you probably didn’t know were damaging your car - and why you should avoid them. Flooring the accelerator in a high gear Many cars have a gear shift indicator which suggests when … [Read more...]
Public transport cannot match private cars – analysis
A recent report by the Science and Technology Select Committee and echoed by sitting MPs claims that the best chance for UK citizens to help fight climate change is to stop driving their cars. Despite continued interest in vehicles running on greener energy, the committee’s findings suggest that government targets cannot be met through simple changes in … [Read more...]
Ford plans many more ev-models
Ford’s plans for its hybrid and electric models over the next few years have been outlined. It’s close to announcing its pure electric SUV with a 370 miles range but most of its other models will use mild hybrid powertrains and platforms developed from the versatile Volkswagen MEB toolkit. Coming electrified models All-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid with … [Read more...]
Car makers call for boost to charging points and Gov. incentives
At the start of a new EU political term, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is today urgently calling for a comprehensive plan to enable the transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe. This should include a major ramp-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure, as well as meaningful purchase incentives to stimulate sales, helping to … [Read more...]
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