Although the lockdown measures are easing it will take time for the wheels of society to return to something like normal life, writes David Miles. But from tomorrow, after the bank holiday week, English schools for certain age groups will open where they can and more employees should be returning to work and that includes the motoring industry. So hopefully … [Read more...]
Car trade is idling on lockdown road
Car buyers and sellers will be operating in a new world and new order when they are again allowed to go out and into showrooms as early as monday 1 June in England but at dates to be decided in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, writes Robin Roberts. One of the biggest changes in doing business post-Covid-19 will be seen in Suzuki dealerships where the … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 May
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is available to order amid surging interest in battery-powered cars in the UK. It’s the first of five electric Volvo cars to be launched from early next year and capable of more than 249 miles on a single charge, versus average UK daily drive distance of 30 miles with fast-charging potential to 80% of capacity in 40 … [Read more...]
Rental fleets face fundamental challenge from virus
The threat of coronavirus is likely to have a “fundamental” effect on the rate of adoption of mobility solutions by fleets, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, explained that the issue was simple – most mobility solutions relied on multi-user use of assets at a time when sharing of almost any asset could … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 May
Around 1,200 jobs are going at McLaren. The group’s applied technology, automotive and racing businesses will be hit, the company said in a statement, as the cancellation of motorsport events, the suspension of manufacturing and retail activities around the world and reduced demand for technology solutions dashed the group’s revenue generating … [Read more...]
SsangYong Tivoli gets revamped and refreshed
SsangYong Motors launches the new 20-model year SsangYong Tivoli into the UK market. The Tivoli facelift boast new exterior front styling, and the space and capabilities of a traditional SUV and features a whole range of enhancements to the outgoing model. It blends new stylish exterior and interior design with advanced safety and infotainment … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 May
British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak will rescue companies seen as strategically important on a “last resort” basis after other options run out. The Treasury told Reuters late on Sunday it may try to save those companies whose failure will “disproportionately harm the economy” and that could include Jaguar Land Rover which has been reported as seeking … [Read more...]
Car makers move to save extinction
CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, as well as … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 May
The French Government has reiterated it will only assist car makers coping with the pandemic fallout if they are producing and promoting low carbon polluting models. The big boost to electric vehicles is designed to be supported by a new scrappage scheme and replacement with evs. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Secretary of … [Read more...]
UK Global Tariff outlines trade after Brexit
Britain has outlined how it plans to trade with the world after it leaves the European Union at the end of 2020. It will replace the European Union’s external tariff with a 10% duty on cars but cut tens of billions of pounds of supply chain charges. This will pave the way for trade deals with the United States and the Brussels-based bloc, helping JLR in … [Read more...]
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