Motorsport UK and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Motorsport yesterday presented Our Eclectic Future at British Motorsport Day in the Palace of Westminster to showcase the vision of a world powered by a range of use-appropriate systems and fuels. Fossil-fuels will continue to power existing vehicles around the world for quite some time, and therefore solutions are needed to shift to … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 June
As wholesale fuel prices are falling the prices have climbed over the weekend. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “A litre of unleaded broke records again when it averaged 191.05p on Sunday, taking a fall tank over £105. Diesel also reached another high point on Saturday with an average price of 199.09p, which makes a full 55-litre family car fill-up £109.42. We are struggling to see how … [Read more...]
Grenadier marches into South & West Wales
One of the oldest family motor businesses in Britain is preparing to launch one of the country's newest brands. Founded in 1926, C E M Day has been appointed South and West Wales agency for Ineos Grenadier, which arrives later this year. C E M Day is still headquartered in Wales but has sales, service and rental outlets nationwide with a handful of popular brands apart from Ford which it took … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 June
The recent soar in oil and gas prices is a hot topic and particularly worrying trend for manufacturers that are high energy users, such as the steel and automotive for whom higher energy costs cause severe repercussions. Rising prices has led the UK government to extend the Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme, which aims to help big energy users stay competitive in a global market, … [Read more...]
ATS ramp up EV skills training & service
The ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres has been upskilled to ensure technicians can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles safely. Technicians have been trained in line with industry standards, set by IMI, as part of a phased roll out by the tyre service and maintenance provider. This ensures it can meet the challenge of working on both vehicle types safely, in … [Read more...]
Future of Freight is positive, says Logistics UK
The publication of the Future of Freight plan by the Government is a positive step forward for industry, said Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK. It reaffirms government’s vital support of one of the largest sectors of the UK economy and helps to provide clarity for logistics businesses moving forward. “The inclusion of £7 million investment to boost the uptake of innovative … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 June
Cardiff has 34 rapid and ultra-rapid vehicle charge points and is 17th in the UK top twenty cities. Zap-Map has compiled a list of the cities where you are most likely to get going very quickly and no other Welsh city or town is included while Nottingham is top with 122 rapid chargers. Nissan has teamed up with the energy company E.ON to offer generous discounts on electric vehicle home chargers … [Read more...]
Fuel price rises accelerating ev move, says Ombudsman.
Rising fuel prices are making more drivers think of soon moving to an electric car, says a survey for The Motor Ombudsman, writes Kim Henson of Wheels-Alive. An online poll by the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector has shown that, with prices at the pumps continuing to increase and reach record highs, nearly half (48%) of UK car owners are concerned about having a pure petrol or … [Read more...]
After ev anxiety, there is a new concern
The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity,” FleetCheck is warning. The fleet management software company says that visible signs of progress are almost non-existent and that Government strategy appears to be drifting. Peter Golding, managing director, said, “The Government’s hydrogen strategy, released last year, stated … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 June
Parents in the UK are spending over £2,400 every year, or £46.15 a week, driving their children to different activities such as parties and hobbies, according to Zuto Finance. The daily school run accounts for the highest percentage of expense and fifth are taking their children over 150 miles a month. South Wales based Veezu, the UK’s fastest growing taxi and private hire technology platform, … [Read more...]