Renault now faces a criminal investigation over its diesel emissions. The French government said that the country’s consumer fraud watchdog had sent prosecutors the findings of its independent inquiry into possible emissions test manipulation by Renault. The law in France means there has to now be a preliminary review of the issues before a formal … [Read more...]
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Trump could be good for UK automotive interests
Wales's leading international automotive economist believes Donald Trump's election as US President will be good for the British car industry. Donald Trump’s US Presidential victory has Europe’s car makers worried but Prof Garel Rhys, former head of Cardiff Business School, says the election will have an unexpected … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 November
Cardiff council is warning of traffic disruption on Saturday. City centre roads will be partially closed for the rugby international in the afternoon and early evening while heavy traffic is expected around the City Stadium for the Wales v Serbia football match Saturday evening. Welsh Government will insist on new rolling stock, with access … [Read more...]
Silverstone sale is back on the grid
Silverstone is back on the market. JLR has pulled out of the proposed purchase of the F1 venue to use it as an engineering base and another bid by millionaire Ginetta owner Lawrence Tomlinson has also lapsed. Reports say that Porsche, which has base at the track, holds a covenant which would stop another car maker using the facility for more than 45 … [Read more...]
Parts business is booming for suppliers
The global automotive aftermarket continues to offer long-term business opportunity, according to industry experts at IHS Markit. Mark Seng, director, global automotive aftermarket practice at IHS Markit, set the stage for the industry during his annual assessment of trends for the aftermarket. New vehicle sales are expected to reach nearly 90 million … [Read more...]
Diesel to be demonised?
The RAC’s worried that diesel drivers could be charged to enter more city centres following the High Court ruling that the Government failed to meet European emission standards. Some predict the Government will have to take drastic action or face penalties and that could mean insisting cities and towns implement congestion charging to discourage diesels … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 November
Some previous generation versions of the Vauxhall Corsa are being recalled. The 1.4 Turbo versions run to 2767 built between 2006 and 2014 and it’s to inspect and modify the vacuum pump relay box which can catch fire if water gets in, as highlighted in a BBC Watchdog report this week. Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has … [Read more...]
Car sales edge up in October
UK new cars business saw modest growth in October, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 180,168 cars were driven off the UK's forecourts last month as registrations grew 1.4%. In Wales last month, figures record 6,011 registrations, a drop of just over 7%. However, when dealer registrations to boost incentives are factored into … [Read more...]
Welsh car supplier sector deserves UK Government backing
Wales’s automotive sector deserves similar treatment and UK Government support to that in the North East of Britain, says Welsh Government. Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure Ken Skates said, "The announcement that Nissan is to invest in Sunderland following guarantees given to the company by the UK Government is very positive news for the … [Read more...]
Fuel price rise hits eight-year high, for now
The price of petrol rose more in October than at any time since February 2013, with diesel rising at the fastest rate since May 2008, shows data from the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch survey. A combination of a weak pound since the UK’s EU referendum vote and rising oil prices have contributed to average petrol prices rising by 4.37p per litre from 112.34p on 2 … [Read more...]
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