Industry

Clean hydrogen fuel will unlock investments

31 August 2020

The future of hydrogen fuels in Europe and how they can boost economies while overcoming coronavirus losses has been mapped out. The European Commission published its hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe. This strategy brings different strands of policy action together, covering the entire value chain, as well as the industrial, market and … [Read more...]

Bigger Nugget is latest find from Ford

31 August 2020

The Ford Transit Custom Nugget is now available in a long wheelbase version, adding even greater flexibility for adventure-loving customers. The extended wheelbase uses the extra length to provide a built-in toilet, wash basin and additional interior storage space. Based on Ford’s market-leading Transit Custom van, the Transit Custom Nugget has been … [Read more...]

Women worry less than men buying a car

28 August 2020

Women worry less than men about buying a car, reveals new research. Online-only car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk say men are three times more likely than women to report feeling 'wary' of buying a car without seeing it first. But as well as being more relaxed about the online car-buying experience than men - with many females particularly valuing not having … [Read more...]

Steel yourself for a greener road ahead

27 August 2020

Everyone wants to play their part, however small, in protecting the planet for future generations. But we all still have to live and work in the modern world with its work, family, social and financial considerations. That usually means needing access to at least one car for most households. Car buyers look closely at running costs and most … [Read more...]

Government must do more to aid recovery – Logistics UK

27 August 2020

Business group Logistics UK is warning the government to do more to stimulate economic activity and restore consumer confidence after the COVID-19 pandemic, after the group’s own research indicated that the nation’s businesses are stagnating, after two months’ of cautious re-opening. As David Wells, the group’s Chief Executive explained, consumer caution … [Read more...]

BREAKING NEWS: Welsh engine line moving to Midlands

26 August 2020

Jaguar Land Rover is moving its petrol V8 engine line from the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant to its in-house power centre at Wolverhampton. Workers at the South Wales engine plant, which will close next month, have been building buffer stocks of the V8 engines to continue supplies to the luxury car maker until it can resume production in the West … [Read more...]

Tradelines 26 August

26 August 2020

China's Nio car company, which mostly makes crossover electric models from US design and engineering centres' input, plans to launch its range in Europe in 2021. The company is also heavily involved in battery to grid systems to maximise income and technology. McLaren Automotive will introduce a new, flexible, lightweight vehicle tub for its next … [Read more...]

A plan for saving automotive jobs in Wales

20 August 2020

Welsh Government and councils must prioritise supporting Tata Steel Port Talbot and Toyota Deeside, according to a far reaching report prepared for the Welsh Automotive Forum. The report by Ian Henry, head of Autoanalysis, follows similar studies he has carried out for WAF in recent years but his final conclusions have been published against … [Read more...]

Tradelines 19 August

19 August 2020

Daimler has reached agreements costing nearly £2.3 Billion to settle civil investigations by US regulators and lawsuits from vehicle owners stemming from a probe into software to cheat diesel emissions tests. The settlements address civil and environmental claims tied to 250,000 U.S. diesel passenger cars and vans and include claims from the … [Read more...]

Autonomous deliveries to Nissan production lines