Almost half of electric vehicle (EV) drivers could be missing out on cheaper off-peak electricity costs at home while inflation reaches a new 30 year-high, a survey by Smart Home Charge, the UK’s leading home charging retailer and installer has revealed. The results show that 88 per cent of those polled own an EV, with 46 per cent of all respondents … [Read more...]
Car-parts makers face unprecedented change
The speed of change for the automotive industry is accelerating and also diversifying, according to the latest analysis by the car maker's component suppliers body. The results of the latest CLEPA Pulse Check survey reflect the expectations of automotive suppliers and provides an outlook into an increasingly volatile business environment, with the … [Read more...]
GB experts develop autonomous safety ratings
Accident experts in Britain are working on the world’s first rating system for the safety of autonomous cars. Crash testers at Thatcham Research outside Reading have worked with global systems engineers, car makers and the Law Commission to draw up the safety ratings which could be applied to models in the same way as the familiar Euro NCap stars. The … [Read more...]
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is back
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika Birmingham provides the first opportunity for the industry to meet face to face on this scale since 2019 and get hands-on, learn, network and prepare for the fast-evolving landscape of the automotive industry. With just under three months to go until the inaugural event, exhibitors are giving a … [Read more...]
Alpina becomes part of BMW
The service, parts and accessories business of Alpina, Munich will become part of BMW. For half a century, the Alpina brand has been operating independently of the luxury car maker and is highly respected and is seen as a natural fit with BMW, who had entered into a supply relationship until the end of 2025, but this will naturally now evolve as the … [Read more...]
Better lights not always safer lights, say drivers
Nine-in-10 drivers (89%) think some or most car headlights on the UK’s roads are too bright, with an overwhelming majority of these (88%) saying they get dazzled by them while driving, a new RAC study of 2,700 drivers’ views has found. The problem of glare from headlights appears to be getting worse with 63% of drivers who get dazzled saying it’s happening … [Read more...]
Fleet budgets challenged as hires are extended
Service, maintenance and repair budgets are being severely challenged as fleets are forced to run vehicles for longer, with no end in sight to the immediate lack of vehicle availability due to the semiconductor crisis. According to tyre and maintenance provider ATS Euromaster, both fleets and leasing companies are having to juggle new car availability … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 March
The forthcoming new Nissan Juke hybrid powertrain consists of a new generation, state-of-the-art Nissan internal combustion engine and transmission specifically developed for working in a hybrid powertrain application. It produces 69kW (94hp) and 148Nm of torque and has been engineered to always start in electric mode and change to petrol in the best … [Read more...]
Cyber attack warning to bolster defences
Automotive, engineering, technical businesses and financial institutions have been warned by the National Cyber Security Centre to tighten up their security on-line. Following Russia’s further violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the National Cyber Security Centre has called on organisations in the UK to bolster their online defences. The NCSC – … [Read more...]
Welsh plant changes hands in $3.7 billion deal
Meritor Cwmbran heavy vehicle components' plant has been bought by Cummins as part of a $3.7 billion global deal. In March last year, Meritor Cwmbran won support for a £31.9 million project to develop lightweight electric powertrains for heavy goods vehicles in the latest round of R&D funding guided by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The two American … [Read more...]
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