Self-driving and electric vehicles, drone technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence and more: the world around us is changing fast, and the logistics sector is one area embracing new technologies and solutions quickly. The Freight Transport Association, which has more than 17,000 members nationwide, will be holding a new one-day event, The … [Read more...]
Industry
Aston Martin Rapide E uses F1 technology input
With development of Aston Martin’s first all-electric production car - the Rapide E - progressing apace, the luxury British marque has today confirmed a raft of technical details for the strictly limited 155-unit special edition. Working closely with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) as its development partner, Aston Martin has … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 September
Jaguar Land Rover could be hit by £80 Billion of costs if Britain does not secure a good Brexit deal, said CEO Ralf Speth. Extra costs and parts delays threaten to cut profits by £1.2 Billion annually but slowing sales due to diesel and business fuel taxes are also weighing on the business which reported a £210 Million loss in Q2. Jaguar Land Rover … [Read more...]
Challenges and opportunities of EVs to power businesses
The LowCVP will facilitate the Government’s new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce announced as a part of the ‘Road to Zero’ strategy in July. The anticipated growth in the use of electric and plug-in vehicles over the coming years will create challenges and exciting new opportunities for the rapidly evolving UK electricity supply system. The Electric … [Read more...]
Aston Martin electric supercars confirmed for Wales
Aston Martin Lagonda’s new generation of electric super-cars will be built in Wales, it confirmed today, writes Robin Roberts. News that the new St Athan site will become its centre for electrification confirms an exclusive story which appeared on WheelsWithinWales in March. The Aston Martin Rapide E (sketch above) will be the first Battery … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
Lister Tuning is relocating to a new centre in North West England where it will develop their unique high performance versions of Jaguar models. Among the first to be built there is a 670bhp Lister LFP SUV using carbon fibre components to keep down weight while the tuned V8 engine will take it to 60mph in 3.5secs and onto a maximum 200mph at a … [Read more...]
Retune your BMW through your phone
BMW drivers can now unlock extra performance in under 10 minutes with a new engine tuning app. Carly - Connected Car, a world market leader in mobile vehicle electronics, has unveiled its first Android app for motorists to change their vehicle engine mapping by phone. Available initially for BMW diesel models, including certain 1,3,5,6,7 and X … [Read more...]
Garages profiting from motorists’ ignorance of MoTs
A lack of knowledge surrounding changes to the MOT test in May has left drivers digging deeper into their pockets, according to Green Flag. With just over half of drivers (52 per cent) being unaware of what the test actually involves - 39 per cent opening admitting they don't know and 13 per cent unable to state the correct MOT requirements - a third (31 … [Read more...]
Welsh motorists go on bonanza buying spree
Welsh car dealers enjoyed a bonanza buying month in August. New car registrations in Wales shot up 42% compared to August 2017, while in the UK as a whole they climbed about 23%. Almost 3,200 new cars went through Wales dealerships compared to 2,200 in August 2017. The rest of the UK averaged a 23.1% rise and the total in GB touched 93,700 over … [Read more...]
August registrations soar in face of new cars ban
New car registrations in Britain soared last month on the eve of an EU change in law which would ban models not meeting the tougher WLTP emissions test. Thousands of models across Europe were heavily discounted by dealers backed by car makers anxious to clear unsold stock of the NEDC tested models. This push and the fact some car makers are struggling … [Read more...]
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