IHS Markit, whose production projections are cited by automakers, suppliers and research analysts the world over, just took its biggest chop yet to estimates that have been falling all year due to the global chip shortage. IHS Markit slashed its production forecast for this year by 6.2 percent -- or 5.02 million vehicles -- and lowered its projection for next year by 9.3 percent, or 8.45 … [Read more...]
Industry
Logistics want import rules straightened-up
Business group Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise work towards a sustainable solution to post Brexit import formalities to provide certainty for business. The call comes following the announcement that the introduction of health certification of imported products of animal origin (which include many food and drink items) has been pushed back from 1 October 2021 to … [Read more...]
Driving campaign against cancer
Women On The Move Against Cancer – better known as WOMAC – is an organisation founded with one aim in mind, to donate to charities that support people who are suffering with the big C – cancer – one of the scariest words in the English language. Since 1979, WOMAC has been raising funds for cancer charities and organisations and donated more than one million pounds to 56 worthy … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 September
Fiat Professional’s New Ducato is the first commercial vehicle to have level 2 autonomous Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The New Ducato offers a range of technologies aimed at improving the driving experience while making the Ducato a safer environment for work or leisure. Inclusion of technology like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam … [Read more...]
Logistics UK Welsh safety conference
Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is coming to the St Pierre Marriott, Chepstow on 25 November 2021. The event will highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, provide professional advice, and help managers remain compliant and up to speed on the latest legislative developments. Topics to be covered at the one-day event will include logistics in urban … [Read more...]
Drivers to get safety ratings for computer systems
Driving assistance systems will get specific safety tests and be rated for them. Zenzic, the organisation dedicated to accelerating the self-driving revolution in the UK, has announced funding for a proof-of-concept consumer safety rating for Automated Driving Systems, via Thatcham Research and CAM Testbed partners. Initially, the independent rating will focus on Automated Lane Keeping … [Read more...]
Toyota Mirai hydrogen car passes safety tests
In the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Lynk and Co 01, NIO ES8, Subaru Outback and Toyota Mirai all achieved five-star safety ratings, with all but the Subaru Outback using alternative propulsion methods. The hydrogen powered Toyota Mirai performed very well in testing, scoring highly in the Adult (88%) and Child Occupant (85%) Protection categories. Matthew Avery, … [Read more...]
Ty Hafan gets local van dealer support
One of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities is taking a key service out into the community – thanks to the generosity of its local Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer. Delivering care where needed: Euro Commercials Managing Director Jeff Carne, right, and Finance Director Andrew Hole, are pictured with representatives of charity Tŷ Hafan, from left, Head of Fundraising & Community … [Read more...]
£1.8M Ford legacy fund sparks new Welsh investment
A new £1.8m fund to encourage businesses to move beyond manufacturing internal combustion engines to producing low carbon vehicle technologies, helping to stimulate innovative economic growth in Wales, is being established by Ford and the Welsh Government. The Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transition Fund, administered by the Welsh Government as part of Ford’s legacy in Wales after … [Read more...]
Bamford pushes on with £1 Billion hydrogen project
Green entrepreneur Jo Bamford has joined forces with multi-family office Vedra Partners to launch HYCAP, a hydrogen investment fund which has set its sights on raising £1bn. The capital, which already stands at more than £200m after the first round of investment, will be injected largely into UK businesses, with the focus on speeding-up green hydrogen production and supply, creating … [Read more...]