Mercedes-Benz has further expanded the E-Class range with a host of new petrol and diesel engines. The Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is available to buy from £62,835, while prices for the Cabriolet start at £69,285. Pricing for the CLS 53 4MATIC+ starts at £74,050. A significant milestone passed yesterday as the ‘key’ to the building that will house … [Read more...]
Industry
Automechanika Birmingham: Future is almost here
Innovation will be at the forefront of the ‘new look’ agenda for Automechanika Birmingham when the doors open on the three-day show next week. Among the exciting initiatives set to drive this year’s event will be a raft of keynote presentations, panels, forums and seminars to name a few of the opportunities available, set to draw, inspire and motivate … [Read more...]
Motor trade targeted for data protection courses
The Motor Ombudsman automotive dispute resolution provider has introduced an online training course on the General Data Protection Regulation. EU’s Data Protection Directive 1995 and the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998, have been replaced by the new piece of legislation throughout Europe since last friday. The engaging and informative e-learning course … [Read more...]
Parcel fleets essential to EV drive
Success with parcel delivery fleets is going to be “essential” to the success of electric vans, says Arval. Simon Cook, LCV Leader, said that electric commercial vehicles closely fitted the operational profile of these fleets and should become a key part of their future. He said, “The current limitations of ECVs – which surround range and weight of … [Read more...]
International engineer to head Welsh Automotive Forum
Internationally renowned engineer Professor Richard Parry-Jones has been appointed Chairman of the Welsh Automotive Forum board of directors. The Welsh-born former head of Ford’s global research and development headed 33,000 engineers and created the game-changing Mondeo and Focus models, and was instrumental in developing Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 May
Local people living along the line of a proposed new £81M link road from M4 J34 to the A48 and Cardiff Wales Airport say they will fight the plan. Originally proposed over a decade ago, it’s resurfaced and the seven-mile road would cut through ancient woodland and historical sites to improve links and cut out congestion at M4 J33. For the sixth … [Read more...]
Throttling back truck emissions
The European Commission has proposed for the first time binding EU emission standards for trucks. The proposal contains a reduction of CO2 emissions from trucks by 15% in 2025 against a 2019 baseline and at least 30% in 2030. The parameter recognises payload and mileage and is expressed as the number of grams CO2 per tonne kilometre (g/tkm). A fine of … [Read more...]
20 of the world’s most Instagrammed car brands
We all know social media is a great way to market products and all brands want to take advantage of these sharing platforms. The world of cars is no different and Instagram is one site where the fast and furious appear regularly in posts. Now one of the leading vehicle suppliers in the UK, OSV, have come up with a comparison infographic that … [Read more...]
New Wales’ rail service warning from Conservatives
A contract to run Wales' rail service for the next 15 years has been awarded by Welsh Government to two European firms. France's Keolis and Spanish-owned Amey will be responsible for the new franchise and will also oversee the South Wales Metro project, and Welsh Conservatives’ Russell George said it is a ‘significant moment’ but also highlighted concerns … [Read more...]
Motorists’ lethal ignorance of EVs exposed
Motorists have a potentially lethal ignorance about the servicing and maintenance of electric vehicles. A survey for the Institute of the Motor Industry revealed a widespread lack of awareness about the benefits and risks of electric motoring. Some 82% of drivers said they feel they don’t know enough about electric vehicles to wave goodbye to their … [Read more...]
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