The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented with grave consequences for the automobile industry, say European car makers. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government … [Read more...]
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Coaches curtailing services next week
National Express long distance coaches is advising passengers to check online before they travel as it introduces an extensive reduction to its timetable from 00:01 Tuesday 24 March 2020. The coach operator will be temporarily running limited services across its scheduled national network in response to the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). This also … [Read more...]
Theory test pass-rate falls again
Pass rates for learner car drivers taking theory tests have fallen to their lowest point in ten years, according to new government figures. The Department for Transport figures reveal that of the 1,470,000 learners who took the theory test during the last 12 months, just 47 percent passed. This follows a consistent year-on-year fall from 2009-10 when 64 … [Read more...]
MoT penalties soar
The MOT test changed in May 2018, with tighter rules around emissions and safety as well as higher fines for drivers caught with an unroadworthy vehicle. A freedom of information request revealed 68,027 have been issued with penalty charges across England and Wales by police since the changes. The Met Police force caught the most drivers (15,772), followed … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 March
Volkswagen has paid out £28.5 B in fines and settlements, and the German carmaker expects costs to add another £2 B, Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told media. It was caught hiding excessive levels of toxic diesel emissions in 2015, leading to management changes and hundreds of regulatory probes and lawsuits but has so far resisted UK … [Read more...]
Two Welshmen honoured at IMI centenary dinner
As it celebrates its 100thyear, the Institute of the Motor Industry recognised the exceptional contribution that two Welshmen, individuals and organisations continue to make in the development of the motor industry, at the IMI Recognition Awards . “As the automotive retail sector’s professional body we are massively attuned to the changes taking place that … [Read more...]
Car makers want urgent talks over future
The car-makers want detailed talks with British Government in the light of the corona virus and implications for the industry struggling with falling demand. The industry employs over 823,000 in Britain and Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said, “We welcome the additional and significant emergency support for business announced by the Chancellor. “The UK … [Read more...]
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant still working – for now
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant will continue producing contracted petrol V6 and V8 units for Jaguar Land Rover for as long as it can, the company has told media. JLR said it had enough parts in stock to build cars until the end of this week at least, possibly longer. It also uses petrol and diesel engines from its own plant in the West Midlands. Nissan has … [Read more...]
Two-wheeler sales rising as cars fall
February 2020 has delivered a strong 3% increase in motorcycle sales compared to last year, improving a typically quiet month, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. Some 4,607 new motorcycles were registered in February, up from 4,473 in February 2019. In terms of … [Read more...]
Breathing new life into Ford Bridgend Engine Plant
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant may be ordered to make components for medical ventilators in the UK Government's fight against the coronavirus. The 1.1 million sqft plant is due to close at the end of this year and it's stopped making Ford engines but continues assembling petrol engines for Jaguar Land Rover and the disease has hit already flagging car sales … [Read more...]
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