The Metro is a catalyst for transforming the Welsh economy - that will be the message from First Minister Carwyn Jones when he meets with the European Commission in Brussels today. The Welsh Government has committed £369 million to the Metro project over the next four years to achieve its vision for a new, fully integrated transport network for South … [Read more...]
Industry
Tougher times ahead for motor trade, warn Glass’s
Consumer finance data is already beginning to highlight some areas of concern and these must be recognised and confronted, says Glass’s. There is an expectation that new car registrations will fall in the coming year. This is unlikely to be of issue to the manufacturers though, as the European new car market is showing signs of growth and consistency and … [Read more...]
Aston Martin secure ex-Ferrari man
Aston Martin has appointed Maximilian Szwaj as its new Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. In this executive role, Max will be responsible for Aston Martin’s global engineering operations and will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Dr Andy Palmer and be based at the company’s headquarters at Gaydon. Commenting on the new … [Read more...]
Daimler CEO re-elected head of European car makers’ body
The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association has re-elected Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler, as its President for 2017. Next year for Europe’s automobile industry with the entry of the updated laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from cars and the first step of a new 'real world' test to measure … [Read more...]
Biomethane is budget beating for HGVs
CNG Fuels announced the launch of renewable biomethane fuel, the most cost-effective and lowest-carbon alternative to diesel for heavy goods vehicles. It is 35%-40% cheaper than diesel, and emits 70% less CO2, on a well-to-wheel basis. It therefore offers fleet operators the chance to significantly reduce running costs and emissions, and retailers … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 December
Tolls to cross the Severn bridges will increase in the New Year. From 1 January cars and motor caravans will pay £6.70 - up 10p - while tolls for small goods vehicles and small buses will rise by 20p to £13.40 and heavy goods vehicles will become £20 a time. BBC Wales, Llandaff site will become a 400-home development after the broadcaster moves to the … [Read more...]
Wales leads as car sales pass historic record
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...]
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...]
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