Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association today outlined the major challenges as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is the need to address environmental concerns,” stated Michael Manley, ACEA President … [Read more...]
EVs will spark boom in UK power and transport
Electric vehicles will be good for the UK's power systems and transport network, say experts. A Government-backed taskforce bringing together key players in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors has demonstrated that an effectively managed integration of electric vehicles with the energy system can significantly improve electricity network … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 January
UK car buyers choose grey as the most popular colour with 60.7% of new registrations, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It took the top spot in 2018 and black and white were the next most popular in 2019. Taxis will trial inductive charging in Nottingham. If the scheme is a success with a £3.4M scheme for five plates outside the city’s … [Read more...]
Workers spend a week commuting
Workers are wasting over five days of their time a year due to commuting problems, according to a poll by the CBI and Porter Novelli/Opinium. A survey of 2,000 employees across the UK found that they lost, on average, 2.7 hours a week due to travel disruption or delays. This equates to 125 hours, or over 5 whole days, in the course of a working year. As … [Read more...]
£1-one-way deal for festive getaway
Europcar is offering UK travellers the comfort of car hire at a festive-budget-beating price of just ‘£1 One Way’ this December. Rather than risking crowded and delayed journeys on public transport or a premium priced taxi ride, motorists can hire a car from locations across the UK – all for just £1 One Way and they have 24 hours or 550 miles to make the … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
A 63-year-old bus driver has been arrested after eight people were injured when a bus going to Swansea University crashed into a railway bridge after a route diversion. Two were seriously hurt and another has life threatening injuries after the First Cymru vehicle hit the bridge in Neath Road, Landore, Swansea when it was diverted from its normal route to … [Read more...]
Government urged not to pull the Plug-in grants
The BVRLA has joined forces with over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations to call upon the next government to pledge their continued support for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants. In a joint letter sent to the main party leaders today, the message from industry is clear. If the next government is serious about meeting its … [Read more...]
New plan to energise Welsh automotive sector
A new plan to energise the automotive industry and help it meet future challenges is being developed by the Welsh Government. Economy Minister Ken Skates will outline the new plan at an Automotive Summit at Hensol Castle later today and hours before the Welsh sector's annual networking dinner, where the keynote speaker will be Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 November
Vale of Glamorgan Council is working with providers to install several charging locations for 50 e-bikes in Penarth. It will not only provide transport in the town but also intended to link with a similar scheme in Cardiff which has been successfully running for two years. A second trade union has voted for taking strike action over conditions and pay for … [Read more...]
Roads conditions worsening, RAC survey is told
The equivalent of nearly 20m UK drivers think the condition and maintenance of the roads they use every day has got even worse over the past 12 months, new RAC research has found. Half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the 2019 RAC Report on Motoring say the condition of local roads – that is all roads that are not motorways or major A-roads – has deteriorated … [Read more...]
