If you have a problem with your sat nav, parking sensors or exhaust system, you’re not alone. These are among the most common car faults you're likely to experience, according to the annual Which? survey. While it’s unlikely your car will develop a fault on the way home from the showroom, even cars in their first few years of life can suffer from … [Read more...]
Industry
British car makers’ tough challenges after Brexit
The automotive sector is unlikely to get any special treatment from Europe after Brexit. Chancellor Angela Merkel says the car industry as vulnerable to any British attempt to strike market-access deals ahead of the UK's exit from the European Union. In a closed-door meeting with German lawmakers, Merkel said some industries might press for such … [Read more...]
UK automotive and engine production hit records
Car, engine, van, lorry and bus making is soaring in Britain. The falling value of the pound has helped exports because our vehicles have become cheaper to buy abroad and if manufacturers buy more component parts here they will cut import costs, exchange rate charges and make more money. UK car manufacturing output reached its highest level since 1999 … [Read more...]
Safest cars you can buy
Thatcham Research announced the safest new cars of the year. This year’s tests have shown that there is more choice than ever in choosing a safe car as manufacturers continue to raise the safety bar so the public are safer on UK roads than ever before. The list of ten cars taken from the 2016 Euro NCAP ratings, all meet the strict criteria for the … [Read more...]
Boost for buses in Wales
Bus passengers in North East Wales have been given a boost with Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates announcing £300,000 to help local authorities to restore key local bus services lost following the recent demise of GHA Coaches. The grant, made available to Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Councils with immediate effect, will allow … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 December
The wraps will come off an Audi Q8 concept at the Detroit motor show in January. The very wide and long coupe styled four-seater SUV has elements from a 1980s Audi concept but this new model will go into production against the forthcoming BMW X7 and it’s thought to share components with the sister-company Bentley SUV. Honda Motor has reached the 100 … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Pool “driverless” knowledge to cut costs, say engineers
Existing technology used in “driverless” situations could cut development and costs in the automotive sector, say engineers. A lack of shared best practice in the transport sector is putting the brakes on the huge benefits, including safety and reduced congestion, that can be achieved with increased autonomy across different transport modes, according to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 December
Richard Roberts is the new Fleet Marketing and Motability Manager at Vauxhall. He brings a wealth of experience gained from working across the Vauxhall and GM mutli-brand business ranging from regional retail sales and aftersales operations, to central forecast and business planning and was recently the Fleet National Contract Hire and Leasing Manager … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 December
The proposed joint venture EV platform underpinning next generation Nissan LEAF and Renault Zoe models will be used by Mitsubishi as well, says Japanese media. Mitsubishi was recently acquired by Nissan after it got into financial difficulties and has its own EV platform in the Outlander, so the future models to carry its tri-diamond badge are … [Read more...]
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