Green investors want to drive change in automotive models and use. Less than a week after the UN confirmed the Paris Agreement would come into effect on 04 November this year, a global network of more than 250 institutional investors has published a guide setting out the threats facing the automotive sector. They also explain investor expectations for … [Read more...]
Industry
Newslines 11 October
The all-new Mazda MX-5 RF Retractable Fastback will go on sale in the UK on the 4 March 2017. With the first cars produced heading to Europe and North America, UK drivers will be able to get behind the wheel of Mazda’s exciting new MX-5 Retractable Fastback early next year. The world’s most advanced electric buses are being developed which can be … [Read more...]
Plant briefings to follow Ford and Unite meeting
Unite union leaders and workers at Bridgend Engine Plant will be briefed about discussions with Ford over future investment. The union and car-maker had private meetings in London on Friday and details of the talks have not been given by either side. Afterwards, head of Unite Len McCluskey said, “Our concerns in relation to Ford’s commitment to its UK … [Read more...]
Honda show car made with 3D printed technology
Honda has produced a 3D printed car with an electric engine, in a collaboration with Japanese tech firm Kabuku. The car is of a similar size and, to some extent design and layout, to the Renault Twizy, except the rear passenger seat of the Renault is replaced by a cargo area, which makes the Honda a single-seater. It is intended for urban … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 October
Mercedes has reserved a place in the 2018-19 Formula E category. The electric racing series has grown in popularity and Jaguar has already said it’s entering after other premium brands enjoyed huge global crowds for the series. Volvo is the latest brand to plan car to car communications systems. It will offer the system in its top model at first and … [Read more...]
Nissan Note production to end in UK
Nissan will end Note production in Sunderland next spring. It has been a slow seller and now Nissan want to create room to expand Qashqai production as its best seller in Europe. The company said it was going to put the next generation Juke, based on the Qashqai, into production for sale in 2018 but has indicated it may rethink its production strategy … [Read more...]
Bentley test mobile fuel service
Buy a Bentley in America and it could come with access to a personal fuel tanker. The British luxury car-maker is working on a collaborative trial with an innovative American technology start-up, Filld – a mobile app-based fuel-delivery service. The convenient app-based ‘Filld for Bentley’ service will initially be available to customers in California, … [Read more...]
Late registrations boost September to new record
UK new car sales in September, rose 1.6%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders as 469,696 cars were registered and buyers went for the new 66-plate. The performance marks the highest September on record, while the total number of cars registered so far this year also grew to 2,150,495 units – up 2.6% compared with the same period … [Read more...]
Tradelines 5 October
The cost of unleaded petrol and diesel crept up again in September, as a result of rising world oil prices putting upward pressure on the wholesale cost of both fuels, says RAC Fuel Watch. The average cost of a litre of petrol ended the month at 112.07p, and diesel averaged 113.34p per litre, the highest average price since August 2015, and up 0.42p while … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 October
About 6,700 Audi Q7s will be recalled in the UK to fix a possible safety issue with the rearmost seat after US regulators have ordered a recall on about 19,200 Audi Q7 models sold since August In an accident it is possible the seats will move forward and not protect occupants. Women who get their car tyres checked and OK'd by a … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 358
- 359
- 360
- 361
- 362
- …
- 379
- Next Page »
