Dyson is seeking another 300 engineers to work on its forthcoming new electric car project, the company has announced on the back of a massive 27% rise in earnings to £801 M last year. The company is headquartered at Malmesbury but has converted a former RAF hangar at Hullavington to develop their new car for 2020, but not said where it will be … [Read more...]
Industry
New boss at Ford Bridgend Engine Plant
An engineer who started his career with Ford Bridgend Engine Plant has been appointed manager in South Wales. Wallace Yearwood replaces Ian Pearson, who has been there four years and now leaves to become Craiova Plant Site Director and President of Ford of Romania Board of Directors. Wallace Yearwood was previously Director Asia Pacific Powertrain … [Read more...]
EVs might shock you with depreciation
Electric car sales may have reached an all-time high, with almost 120,000 alternatively fuelled vehicles sold in the UK in 2017, but buyers of electric cars face great variations in the rate at which different models depreciate. Research by InsuretheGap.com shows striking differences in the depreciation of ten of the most popular electric cars from their … [Read more...]
Boost for Wales as new Toyota Auris gets go-ahead
The next Toyota Auris series will be built in its Derby plant, the company said today as it confirmed intentions first given last year. The news is also a boost for its Deeside engine plant that supplies the Burnaston assembly plant which exports 85% of production. Confirmation will safeguard about 3,000 jobs for over five years and shows faith in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
North Wales Police handed out 587 fixed penalty notices to motorists last year for having broken back lights. They were the third highest police force to report the offence, said Nationwide Cars. More French regions are considering introducing Crit’Air badge restrictions, reports media. The registration applies to all vehicles, including tourists, … [Read more...]
Electric vans now matching diesels’ cost, say analysts
The costs of emissions-free, electric vans are now as low as their diesel competitors. That’s according to a new study by consultancy CE Delft that focuses on the small van segment largely used in cities and which accounts for 40% of total van sales in the EU. The study takes into account purchase price, taxes, fuel bills and maintenance costs over … [Read more...]
New head for Mitsubishi UK
Mitsubishi UK has announced the appointment of Rob Lindley as Managing Director. Mr. Lindley will step into the role on 16 April, succeeding Lance Bradley who is standing down after 9 years in the role and 18 years in the company. Mr. Bradley moves into the role of Vice Chairman, assisting Mr. Lindley during the transitional period of change and … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 February
Motorists should expect a return to very wintry conditions with snow and ice over much of southern Britain next week. The Met Office this week warned that it could also be a longer spell than a couple of days and drivers should accordingly plan their journeys and prepare for conditions. Drivers will waste an estimated £1.3Billion by “rolling over” … [Read more...]
Welsh supercar to take on world’s best
A star-studded squadron of powerful rear-wheel drive Darrian rally cars will contest this year’s Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship. Each is intent, and capable, of giving the top World Rally Cars a run for their money and challenging for the overall title. The mid-engined cars, built in west Wales by Tim Duffee, are synonymous with asphalt … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 February
The drive towards electric cars will create chaos in the supply chain for components, says Daimler. It has warned the overhaul of diesel and petrol engines will create issues for component suppliers and may threaten to put some out of business while others will struggle to meet demands for the products necessary in electric powertrains. Driverless cars … [Read more...]
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