Honda will develop electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2020, it has told Autocar magazine. It’s also looking at a new 1.0 litre engine for smallest models in its drive to push down overall emissions for its ranges. Cars without steering wheels will be allowed on some US roads. Highly autonomous vehicles (HAV) without a steering wheel will be … [Read more...]
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Tradelines
Guests at the Welsh Automotive Forum Santander networking dinner at The Vale hotel, near Miskin donated over £2,800 to industry charity BEN. Regional fund-raiser Nigel Williams said more was still coming in and added, “Many thanks for your continuing support and it has been fascinating to see the WAF networking dinner become so successful and … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
One of the biggest names in automotive tuning, Liberty Walk EU, is bringing a host of bespoke supercars making its UK debut at the Performance Car Show in Birmingham between January 12-15. Liberty Walk EU, the Japanese-founded exotic car tuning company will be presenting a specially-modified Lamborghini Aventador (above) and a Ferrari 458 which … [Read more...]
Car makers ask for more time on emissions testing
Europe's car makers want more time to meet tougher new "real world emissions" tests. They have told EC legislators they would find it very difficult to meet the proposed deadline set for the new test to overcome issues associated with the current in-lab tests and which came to a head with the Volkswagen diesel-gate scandal. In a letter to European … [Read more...]
EVs are sparking interest in new buyers’ minds
Electric vehicles could make up 15 to 35 percent of total new vehicle sales globally in 2040, according to IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The findings are part of a new research project, Reinventing the Wheel, that will be conducted over the first half of 2017. “The key question is whether we are … [Read more...]
Ho ho Disco
Santa's chilly grotto could be consigned to Christmas past thanks to Land Rover's engineers. They have created a cosy cabin that can be transported for a much-needed festive getaway – it fits inside a Land Rover Discovery Sport compact SUV. The cleverly designed cabin has space for two adults to sleep snugly in North Pole temperatures as low as -20°C … [Read more...]
Welsh Government boost to Saturday Club
Welsh Government will support and extend the Ford Saturday Club in South Wales. Prof Julie Williams, Chief Scientific Officer Welsh Government, announced the decision to back the club at Waterton Centre, Bridgend for the next three years when presenting this autumn’s students’ awards. It means the club which has been running since 1996 and has been … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 December
Between £15,000 and £20,000 has been raised from the auction of old Aberystwyth street signs, which were replaced with Edwardian-style versions. About 150 people attended the auction at The Coliseum, Ceredigion Museum, as more than 200 signs went under the hammer this week. Network Rail believes it will take 28 years to get the Welsh rail system up to … [Read more...]
“Made in Wales” identity plate for St Athan Aston Martin SUV
The forthcoming Aston Martin SUV which will go into production at St Athan will carry a “Made in Wales” identity plate. The decision was revealed last night by Aston Martin Lagonda CEO Andy Palmer as guest speaker at the Welsh Automotive Forum Networking Dinner, held near Cardiff. He told guests, “All our luxury sports cars have carried a Made in … [Read more...]
UK & six EU states face emissions penalties
The European Commission is acting against seven Member States on the grounds they have failed to fulfil their obligations under EU vehicle type approval legislation. The Commission is taking action against them for failing to set up penalties systems to deter car manufacturers from violating car emissions legislation, or not applying such sanctions where … [Read more...]
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