Not only do we have to deal with traffic and all the other nuisances of our daily commutes, but the really unfortunate ones among us have to pay to get to where they want to go and pay again to get home, particularly annoying if it’s to be done every day to get to work. How much do you end up having to pay just to get there and back? That’s something we’ve … [Read more...]
Finance News
EU must support motor industry green drive
The auto industry supports the European Union’s long-term goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and wants to play its part in making Europe the first climate-neutral continent. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association takes note of the ‘2030 Climate Target Plan’ unveiled today by the European Commission. “It is clear that the EU strategy needs to be … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 September
Forty-seven per cent of respondents to a Vehicle Remarketing Association snapshot survey say they are currently facing issues affecting their work-life balance – but 89% say they are “somewhat confident” about coping with the stress caused. The snapshot survey also asked members what coping techniques they were using and the answers ranged from golfing and … [Read more...]
Premiums and write-offs lower in Wales
Insurance premiums in Wales have dipped by about 5% over the last 12 months, as a report shows fewer cars are written off in Wales after accidents. The change was less over the summer at approximately 3% compared to the summer of 2019, according to figures from Comparethemarket. In Wales this year, the average premium is £572.33p and the UK figure is … [Read more...]
Car makers’ warning on prices after Brexit
There will be severe repercussions for the European motor industry if there is no free trade agreement Britain before the end of the year and motorists will have to pay more for models. That's the stark warning this week from the car makers' body, ACEA, which includes the Society of Motor Manufacturers in Britain, who warned a disorderly future could cost … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 September
Daimler will pay a $875 million or £681.30 million civil penalty for violating US clean air laws as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with US and California regulators over excess diesel emissions in passenger vehicles and vans, two people briefed on the matter said. It relates to claims over 250,000 US diesel cars and vans after the automaker used software … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 September
The next Nissan Qashqai will not go into production in Sunderland for another six months. A report said the plant could not be readied in time for this autumn’s planned build due to restrictions imposed on suppliers in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. Custom-engineered Turanza Eco tyres with environmentally friendly Enliten Technology are original … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
The new era 630hp Maserati MC20 sports car has been unveiled with its 3.0V6 engine to follow the success of the MC12 supercar. Its 1,500kg weight gives it a 2.9 secs time to 60mph and maximum close to 190mph, and there will be racing versions after it goes into production at the end of 2020. Ex-VW chief executive Martin Winterkorn and other senior … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 September
Dacia unveils the All-New Sandero, All-New Sandero Stepway and All-New Logan, third generation models with completely new, reinvented designs at the end of this month. They new series based on a modern Renault platform will be more striking in appearance and offer new equipment and trim. Vauxhall Motors’ famous Heritage Collection is selling 11 of its … [Read more...]
Welsh buyers hold steady as English collapse
Electric car sales are slowly rising but failed to turnaround a decline in total August new car registrations, according to the car-makers’ body. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said today that UK new car registrations declined by -5.8% in August. Just over 87,000 vehicles were registered during what is traditionally the quietest month of … [Read more...]
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