The Austin J40 pedal car is a miniature motoring marvel. Originally built by Welsh miners who had developed lung disease as a result of a lifetime working in the coal mines, the impact made by these diminutive Austins is way beyond anything imagined when the hand-built prototype of Austin Chairman Leonard Lord’s ‘little idea’ first appeared in 1946. The … [Read more...]
Plan for prototype hydrogen truck
A partnership of leading automotive technology companies confirmed its aim to radically overhaul the architecture of clean hydrogen powertrains. It wants to create a new and commercially competitive 44-tonne proof of concept truck for heavy goods vehicle manufacturers and operators. With funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Viritech, HORIBA MIRA … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Subaru Solterra Touring
Subaru made its name in Britain with some compact go-anywhere estates before its reputation accelerated through the World Rally Championship. Both disciplines relied on a thoroughly designed and engineered all-wheel-drive system which would put much more expensive and complicated, if less reliable, rivals to shame. Subaru was better where it matters, as … [Read more...]
Welsh new car sales leap over 26%
The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. While August is typically a quieter month with many buyers choosing to wait until the September numberplate change, an increase of 16,799 units means the sector is now entering a second year of … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 September
The fifth generation, all-electric MINI Cooper will be unveiled at the German Motor Show in Munich this week. It will be available in E or SE grades with 190 or 250 miles range and priced from £30,000 next Spring. EDF’s small and medium-sized enterprise business customers can now save up to 40% on the cost of an electric vehicle through DriveElectric’s … [Read more...]
Ford Nugget revealed for campers
Ford is revealing the all-new, next-generation version of its popular Nugget camper, including an advanced electrified powertrain with a flexible new plug-in hybrid model. The all-new Nugget camper has been developed in partnership with leading camper converter Westfalia, and features the popular multi-zone unique interior layout that continues to set … [Read more...]
Showroom prices slide in pre-September sales
There are new car bargains to be had as dealers report manufacturers are dropping prices and supporting lower rate finance deals to lift sales. The traditional slow August sales before the new registration plate arrives on 1 September has been followed by an unseasonally slack demand for new models arriving from today. Rising new car prices and higher … [Read more...]
Toyota learning from artificial intelligence
Toyota is employing Artificial Intelligence tools to speed up and verify design and engineering of new models. At some point in the development of every new vehicle, the designer’s original inspiration has to be adapted to accommodate the necessities of engineering – the practicalities of performance, safety and everyday usability. Thanks to a new … [Read more...]
UK e-vans policy is crashing, say dealers
Government policy on electric vans is short-sighted and in a mess, according to the commercial vehicle division of the National Franchised Dealers Association. Last week, NFDA’s Commercial Vehicle division wrote to the Department of Transport highlighting key regulatory issues that are holding back the Electric Van market. Since 2018 the government have … [Read more...]
Newcomers 21 August
Bentley has added 18-cms to the wheelbase of its Bentayga SUV to create the 180mph Extended Wheelbase Mulliner model now on sale. It features sustainable materials for the seats and trimmings, has distinctive grille and wheels, and is fitted with the familiar 550ps Bentley 4.0V8 petrol engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and … [Read more...]
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