Volkswagen and Ford are pushing ahead with a strategic alliance, beginning with van production, said the German manufacturer. At the weekend, The Sunday Times reported Ford was looking at 24,000 job cuts in Europe and ending S-Max, Galaxy and Mondeo production to stem losses which hit $73 Million in Q2. The US bosses have also said they will concentrate … [Read more...]
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Newslines 3 September
In a worrying result as children return to school this week, researchers polled 2,000 mums and dads and found 37 per cent have driven with someone else’s kid as a passenger despite not having a suitable child restraint for them. Fifty-seven per cent admit they don’t tend to lug a child car seat around on the off-chance they might need one for their little … [Read more...]
Sony launch bigger in-car touchscreen receiver
Adding more variety to its successful in-car audio range, Sony introduced the new XAV-AX3005DB car audio receiver , incorporating a big 6.95” Clear Responsive Touchscreen. AX3005DB (right) enables smarter driving and aids navigation, communication and playing music from your phone with voice control. All this is possible through Apple CarPlay and Android … [Read more...]
UK Auto reports mixed output
UK car production declined 11.0% in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 121,051 units left production lines as a raft of factors, including model changes, seasonal and operational adjustments and preparation for the introduction of the tough new emissions standards, affected output. Production for export in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 August
Aston Martin is preparing to sell shares in its business, which includes the new car assembly plant in St Athan, west of Cardiff. After years of sustained losses, Aston Martin is expected to float on the London Stock Exchange in a few weeks and analysts say it could be valued at £5 Billion. Cardiff and Vale College is offering a series of auto-repair … [Read more...]
VW opens books for traders buying online
A new series of online car and van auctions for dealers is being launched by Volkswagen Financial Services UK. Taking place 9am-3pm every other Thursday through epyx’s 1link Disposal Network platform - Sales will be made up of stock unsold through previous online channels and are offered with a competitive start price. Called “Last Chance to Buy” … [Read more...]
Option packs on cars to be hit in tax move
Individual options are unlikely to increase tax liabilities on new cars under the new WLTP regime, but commonly selected combinations of options will have emissions and tax impacts. This is likely to accelerate manufacturer initiatives to streamline their vehicle ranges and option packages, says Autovista Group, Europe’s leading pan-European automotive … [Read more...]
Company car is just the job
The company car still rules the road for incentives. When looking to find fresh talent, it seems that company cars are still the best bet for businesses, according to new research by OSV. It shows 49% of interviewees would even consider accepting a job that didn’t otherwise appeal, if a car that they couldn’t afford privately came as part of the … [Read more...]
Road safety compromised by Gig services, says GMB
Gig economy employers are exposing delivery drivers, riders and the general to unacceptable health and safety risks says GMB GMB, Britain’s general union, has responded to a University College London report suggesting gig economy drivers and riders are at heightened risk of traffic collisions. The report claims the pressures that come with being a … [Read more...]
Smart meters for “thinking” electric car owners
Energy Minister Claire Perry has hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle products - enabled by smart meters - which could see millions save and even make money from their electric cars. OVO Energy is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric … [Read more...]
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