New cars are pouring onto UK roads at a faster rate than ever, led by Wales. SMMT figures show 184,101 new cars were registered in the UK this November, with the market increasing by a steady 2.9%. The growth has helped deliver more than 2.5 million new cars on to British roads so far this year – the first time the milestone has been reached in … [Read more...]
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Newslines 4 December
There are already over 60,000 home charge points for electric cars in the UK, and new research finds these sockets will be one of the most desirable features of neighbourhoods in 20 years’ time. The study, conducted by electric car campaign Go Ultra Low, suggests technologies such as electric car charging points, ‘positivity’ lamp posts which beam … [Read more...]
Dangers remain from illegal polluting cars
At least 20 million of Europe's 26 million illegally polluting diesel cars remain unfixed by national regulators in Europe more than a year after the Dieselgate scandal broke, according to new evidence . Documents obtained by sustainable transport group Transport & Environment reveal that governments are blocking any independent on-road checks of cars … [Read more...]
New Ford Fiesta unveiled
The wraps have come off the next Ford Fiesta. Unveiled in Germany last night, the three and five-door car will be sold in top spec Vignale trim, a sporty ST-Line, popular Titanium and Active crossover, which will pioneer a new range of Ford models, as well as Zetec and Style derivatives. It will be offered with a 3cyl 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine fitted … [Read more...]
Rail industry: Wales must not be left in the sidings
The Railway Development Group that represents train-operating companies has shone a searchlight on the impending boom in supplying rolling stock to meet demand, says transport economist Prof Garel Rhys. This is in addition to the redesign of antiquated stations and other infrastructure. Apart from interest in attracting facilities to make … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 November
Three months ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen is providing a first look at the fascinating contours of its new premium saloon, the Arteon. The totally new model arriving next summer sits above the Passat and and some see it as a replacement for the Phaeton which ended production this year. Volkswagen's Porsche … [Read more...]
Cars dip but CVs rise in UK factories
UK car manufacturing dipped to -1.0% in October, ending a 14-month run of growth for the industry, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 151,795 vehicles were built in October, with production for export growing taking an 80.9% share of volumes. Exports of 122,765 cars was an uplift of 1.7% on the same month last … [Read more...]
Volvo roll out newest safety and wi-fi systems
Volvo Cars' 90 series cars receive safety and connectivity updates, including Android Auto The Swedish car maker's smartphone integration offer, which already includes Apple CarPlay, will now come with Android Auto functionality in Volvo's large driver interface. "Volvo Cars is the only car maker with a split-screen interface that allows you to use … [Read more...]
JLR want UK as global centre for EVs
Jaguar Land Rover has ambitions for the UK to become a worldwide centre of excellence for electric vehicles. Speaking the Warwick Manufacturing Group dinner Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth confirmed his vision to double the production output of the business, make Electric Vehicles in the UK and the desire to make the UK a global centre of excellence … [Read more...]
Insurers want to access technology in autonomous cars
One of the key challenges for the future of automated driving will be determining where liability rests in the event of an accident with an automated car. A crucial part of making sure claims are settled fairly will be to understand who was in control of the vehicle at the time – the driver or the car? According to Peter Shaw, Chief Executive at … [Read more...]
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