The most remarkable results in the history of the Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon were recorded at this year’s event, including the highest ever figure for a diesel car and a petrol-engined competitor nearly topping 100mpg, proved that green engine technology in all its forms is moving on in huge strides. The overall winner, with a record-breaking … [Read more...]
Industry
Newslines 6 October
A plug-in hybrid electric version of the Range Rover Sport will be added to the new range early next year. It can be driven on battery power alone or coupled to the 300hp 2.0 petrol engine and an 85kw electric motor giving a combined 404hp with order books opening now and costing from £61,315. Honda’s closing a Japanese plant making the Accord and CR-V … [Read more...]
Diesel sales recovering with newer models
The diesel is not dead, says CAP hpi. Vehicle data expert cap hpi has cited a better than average performance from diesel vehicles for this time of year for the past three months in a row (July – September) with motorists favouring diesel vehicles (50.9%) over petrol during September 2017 based on sales volumes. In its latest Black Book data, cap hpi … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 October
Ford dealers need 1,000 new technicians. The demand is to meet rising sales of the latest advanced models, most nobably the incoming generation of hybrid and electric vehicles. … [Read more...]
Diesel decline threatens emissions targets
Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% to 46.3% of new car registrations in the first half of 2017. In absolute numbers, 152,323 less diesel cars were sold and the drop was offset by an increase in the sale of petrol vehicles. Auto makers caution that this shift to petrol engines with higher CO2 values will pose additional challenges to … [Read more...]
EU car sales accelerate despite braking by UK buyers
The European car industry continued to grow in August 2017, with new registrations for the month totalling 899,272 units, which was an increase of 5.4% on the same period last year. This was thanks to good results for the month in France, Italy and Spain, which made up for a fall in registrations experienced in the UK. The VW Golf remained Europe’s most … [Read more...]
£100m Welsh automotive investment begins
The first stage of a promised £100m investment in Blaenau Gwent is being outlined today. Economy Secretary, Ken Skates has approved funding for a new 50,000 sq ft. industrial building in Ebbw Vale to kick start plans for the Welsh Government’s new Automotive Technology Park. The Economy Secretary made the announcement ahead of a visit to Ebbw Vale … [Read more...]
Facial recognition unlocks new opportunity for cars
The prospect of looking at your car and opening it is becoming a reality. Insurance specialist Rias has conducted research in to patents filed over the past two years by the world’s leading car manufacturers, giving us an insight in to what the future of driving may look like. Imagining a world with driverless cars seemed the stuff of dreams only a … [Read more...]
China announces tough new EV quotas for 2019
The announcement yesterday by China of quotas on imports and production for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles is a game changer. It is a boost to decarbonising transport and a wake-up call to the EU to not be left behind in cleaning up its car fleet, sustainable transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) has said. The European Commission … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 September
Wales-based insurer Confused.com will be the main sponsor of the London Motor Show next year at ExCel. The Cardiff company first backed the event this year when 25,000 people attended and tickets are already on sale for next May’s four-day event. British car production fell again in August, reflecting the impact of uncertainties about Brexit on … [Read more...]
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