Over 350 vehicles a day are taken and a large number are never seen again, according to the latest ONS crime report. Government data shows that there were nearly 130,000 recorded vehicle theft crimes in the 12 months to March 2024, and many end up broken for parts or shipped abroad for resale. One region in Wales was in the top five favoured by thieves. Prestige brands are the main targets for … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 July
With the Olympics starting in Paris today, UK visitors to France are set for record levels - but motorists are being warned they are 20 times more likely to be breathalysed than in the UK. French police randomly test over 100 drivers per 1000 population, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain and the drink drive limit is 50mg, lower than the 80mg in England & Wales, so its wise to put a £5.99 … [Read more...]
Giving more for gizzmos
Car manufacturers are implementing a significant number of technology features in modern cars, which are intended to make the driving experience safer and more convenient. Uswitch car insurance conducted a survey to identify the tech features car owners think are most useful and which would influence them to pay more for a vehicle. Most popular car tech features … [Read more...]
Sustainable fuel in UK test
To celebrate 35 years of the Mazda MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s – one of each generation – drove a 1,000-mile route from Land’s End to John O’ Groats using sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 per cent biofuel from SUSTAIN, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK using sustainable fuel. Launched at the 1989 Chicago Motor … [Read more...]
Labour Welsh Government spent £14M on failed car bid
An attempt to bring TVR sports cars to Wales ended in failure and a bill of £14M, according to official documents released today. Legendary two-seater high performance TVRs were to be built at Rassau Industrial Estate after the manufacturer was bought by a business from the previous owners who saw it collapse in its native Blackpool plant. Originally, the TVR factory was to be the centrepiece of … [Read more...]
Stellantis models hit with major safety failure
Stellantis models in America have been hit with safety recall notices by the authorities to fix potentially faulty airbags which may not deploy in accidents. The recall affects over 330,000 models sold since 2017 and up to this year through Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep dealers. Stellantis UK said there were no UK models affected by the recall. Drivers and owners can check if any brand and model is … [Read more...]
The chips are down in tech-trade war
New research out this week reveals why German firms are refusing to join the United States’ tech trade war with China over semiconductor chips, a key component in modern electrical devices. University of Sussex and Kings College London researchers found heavy links between German car makers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen, and the country’s semiconductor firms. With automotive companies … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 July
INEOS Automotive becomes part of a portfolio of 45 carmakers in the UK that have so far pledged their adherence to The Motor Ombudsman’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute best practice, and to going beyond the standards required by law with regards to the provision of new vehicles and new car warranties. The 4X4 maker’s accreditation under the Vehicle Sales Code covers consumers configuring … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
BYD Auto plans to build a US$1bn electric vehicle assembly plant in Turkey to target the domestic and European markets and circumvent EU proposed tariffs which would have pushed up prices by nearly half. The Chinese car maker has already announced a factory it will build in Hungary as it pushes expansion outside its home country and both investments will create thousands of jobs. A rise in … [Read more...]
Wish list to put the wheels under UK economy
Following last week's General Election, the automotive sector has written its wish-list for the new Labour Government and what it sees as priorities to boost sales and the economy on wheels. The RAC is calling for the new Labour Government to urgently tackle the most pressing concerns of the UK’s 40m motorists in its new transport policy. The poor state of local roads, rising insurance premiums … [Read more...]
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