WRC Promoter has welcomed the announcement of the technical regulations for the FIA World Rally Championship from 2027 onwards, which provide a clear roadmap for the pinnacle of rallying. Approved by the World Motor Sport Council on 11 December, the updated technical regulations see a significant reduction in cost to manufacturers and more flexibility … [Read more...]
Keyless thefts reach all-time high
Keyless car thefts are at an all-time high as criminals increasingly target vehicles with keyless entry systems. While in the last 12 months over 30,000 vehicles were stolen during this period, keyless car theft accounted for 94% of these. Behind the keyless car theft epidemic, criminals use signal boosters to amplify key fob’s signal in what’s known as a … [Read more...]
End of life batteries power hope of cheaper new ones
Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, according to a new study. Materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap have the potential to build up to 2.4 million EVs locally in 2030, according to the research by Transport & Environment (T&E). But the EU … [Read more...]
Toyota unveil new Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota presents the all-new Urban Cruiser, a model that will bring powerful design, interior spaciousness and rich technology content to the market for compact battery electric SUVs. Urban Cruiser, developed from the Urban SUV Concept, will give Toyota a strong presence in a fast-growing and highly competitive market segment in the UK and Europe and … [Read more...]
EV warranty work up to 50% dearer, says WSG
Average, warranty claims for electric vehicles are 30-50% higher than for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Warranty Solutions Group. WSG’s analysis of 800 electric car warranty claims paid between August 2023 and August 2024, highlights that the most common issues are with battery charge control modules, which cost an average of … [Read more...]
Luton shut-down raises more fears
Last week's announcement that the Luton van plant will close in April with the loss of about 1,200 assembly jobs and thousands more in the supply chain has starkly brought home the issues facing the automotive sector and the components supply industry is struggling to survive as well. Ford plans to cut 800 UK jobs among 4,000 going in Europe and Nissan has … [Read more...]
Government’s ZEV Mandate must change to save jobs – AFP
It has become clear that, however well-meaning its intentions, the ZEV Mandate needs to change, and it is good news that the government has recognised this fact relatively soon after being elected and appears to be taking the issue seriously, said Paul Hollick, chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals. It is also positive that the consultation … [Read more...]
EV vans quicker to service, epyx suggest
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine and hybrid models, according to findings from epyx. However, ICE and hybrid vans have better vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to the new data, taken from the 1link Service Network service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform. The information looks at … [Read more...]
Fleetcheck plan for extending replacement cycles
New, six-point guidance for fleets who are extending the replacement cycles on their van fleets has been launched by FleetCheck. Barrie Willson, commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, explained the advice had been created in response to customers who were operating vehicles for longer and seeking advice. “There’s a couple of trends … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Luton plant to close
Stellantis will close its Luton van plant next year. The production work for Stellantis Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat electric vans will be concentrated at Ellesmere Port on the Wirral, Cheshire. About 1.100 jobs will go at Luton but a relocation package is likely to be offered. Luton has been making cars and vans since 1905. The decision comes … [Read more...]
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