The iconic electric-first brand, Tesla has come out as the Euro NCAP’s safest car brand tied with Polestar, a Swedish EV manufacturer who’s owned by Volvo Cars. Both companies scored an impressive 87% safety rating out of a possible 100%, while Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, came in third with their safety rating of 86%, closely followed … [Read more...]
Industry
Semi-conductor loss more serious than pandemic
The global semiconductor shortage will have far-reaching and long-lasting effects that are likely to have a greater impact on the automotive industry than the COVID pandemic, according to pioneering software provider VNC Automotive. Perfectly placed to see the issue first hand, VNC Automotive has established itself as a leader in the vehicle connectivity … [Read more...]
Traditional skills threat to historic vehicles
Some of the most iconic vehicles in history could be lost to the future unless new blood is introduced to the restoration industry. That was the main conclusion reached at a FIVA-supported international symposium in Bucharest, titled ‘Restoration – Art or Science?’ The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, or international federation of … [Read more...]
Expensive EVs deter Brits buying them
Britons are being put off choosing electric cars because they a simply too expensive, a survey shows. Select Car Leasing took the average price of a standard Renault Zoe EV in Europe and how much it was a percentage of the average salary with some surprising results. In Britain it was equivalent to 84% of salary and put the country in 13thplace in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 August
SEAT has upgraded specifications on its latest Ateca and Tarraco SUVs. Improved pre-crash assist safety comes to the Ateca Xperience Lux while the Tarraco SE now features Connect and Adaptive Cruise Control with prices from £24,560 and £30,080 respectively. Hyundai has launched a new all-in-one monthly subscription service for its line-up of hybrid, … [Read more...]
Brakes go on new car sales
New car sales crashed in Wales last month. Registrations were 42.16% below the same month last year at 4,470 compared to 7,728 as the country was emerging from lockdown and buyers went on a spending spree. It is the steepest fall of the UK nations and contrasted with a 29.5% drop for the country as a whole to the lowest July figure in 23 years and before … [Read more...]
Data protection is on the move
Today’s cars are full of connected tech and computer systems which control and even record a lot of their functions, but they also collect a lot of private data. Whilst there are lots of advantages to these increasingly advanced onboard systems, the rise in connectivity has raised some concerns about data protection and an individual’s right to privacy. … [Read more...]
Autofix for everyone launched by Haynes
Haynes is this month launching AutoFix, its most advanced online repair tool yet for motoring DIY tasks. This all-new digital product firmly debunks the myth that you can’t work on modern cars, and contains more features, and is more technically advanced than any other product in the history of Haynes. AutoFix is an advanced online repair tool that … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 August
MINI is going to the dogs, for the best reason. It's joined forces the Dogs Trust to ensure animals are cared for, carried safely and enjoy their time with owners, particularly as ownership numbers have dramatically increased during lockdown. Business group Logistics UK has called for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to … [Read more...]
London congestion charge hits weekend deliveries and drivers
Transport for London has opened a consultation on the future of the Congestion Charge after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. It is based on proposals to reduce the hours of operation to 0700-1800 during the week, 1200-1800 at the weekend and the charge remaining at the higher £15 rate. Natalie Chapman, Logistics UK’s Head of Policy - South, … [Read more...]
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