The BVRLA and colleagues from the fleet sector met with officials in Coventry last week to discuss future mobility options and plans to improve air quality. This follows a request from government for the city to take action to address illegally high levels of air pollution. Coventry City Council has been asked to consider introducing a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) but is keen to explore other … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 25 September
Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling about 227,000 models built in 2015 and 2016 after German safety authority found a problem with pretensioning software in airbags. There are concerns the faulty software may cause airbags to go-off without an accident being sensed, said German media. Germany is allocating $60Billion to boost electric car take up. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess welcomed a … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 September
It’s the end of the road for Honda diesel cars in Europe inside two years. The car maker said it will move towards electrically assisted models throughout its range by 2025. The Volkswagen Group is setting benchmarks in the development, testing and production of cutting-edge battery cell technology in Germany. In Salzgitter, Lower Saxony alone, over 1,000 jobs will be created by 2023/24 … [Read more...]
Car makers rising concerns over Brexit
European Union car-makers have joined forces to warn of billions of euros in losses in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Groups including the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers and 17 national bodies warned of the impact of “no-deal” and the effect on 13.8 million people in the European Union including Britain. Last week, it was said … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 September
If you’re planning to watch the Rugby World Cup games at a club or pub, beware the fact that drink drive accidents markedly increase between 1 and 4pm on a Sunday. Men are the main culprits, mostly younger drivers, says insurethebox.com . New trams on South Wales proposed £738M metro network will not have toilets, it has been learned. Transport for Wales says passengers would be able to use … [Read more...]
All is sometimes not what it seems – beware counterfeits
The Independent Garage Association has collaborated with the Intellectual Property Office to highlight the dangers of counterfeit and consumer supplied car parts within the IPO’s Crime and Enforcement Report 2018 – 2019. The IGA’s section of the report explains how proving the authenticity of a part can be difficult if it is not bought directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and … [Read more...]
RAC Approved LCVs standard announced
The RAC Approved Dealer standard for used vans and other light commercials has been announced and will shake up the retail trade. Sean Kent, RAC sales director at Assurant, the New York based Fortune 500 company which partners with the RAC in providing and administering warranties and related solutions, said, “The new standard is designed to create a nationwide approved used van programme … [Read more...]
Fuel prices narrow but choices widen
If you want to go green, see black but really want to go blue, the latest fuel prices will make you see red and muddle your mind. Thankfully, Confused.com has produced a useful fuel flow chart to find your way through the maze of possibilities depending on your mileage, environmental considerations and motoring habits. The price gap between petrol and diesel drops to 2.8p, from 9.5p … [Read more...]
Cut repair costs with minimum effort
Untold damage could be done to your car by habits developed over a long time behind the wheel, says Car Shop. The team at CarShop, has revealed the top 10 driving habits you probably didn’t know were damaging your car - and why you should avoid them. Flooring the accelerator in a high gear Many cars have a gear shift indicator which suggests when to change gears. However, this … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 September
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remained the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in August 2019, with one in every four plug-in hybrid vehicles registered being a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Calendar year to date, sales of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV total 4,428 units, which is broadly in line with last year with 4,521 units registered. This sales performance has been achieved in spite of … [Read more...]