Volkswagen AG executives in the United States have promised restitution within a month for American franchise dealers damaged by the carmaker's diesel emissions violations, The Wall Street Journal reports. A senior American executive from Volkswagen made the pledge at a meeting with over 150 dealers from the northeast at a hotel in New Jersey, the paper … [Read more...]
Industry
RAC & MPs voice motoring concerns
A new Prime Minister and changes to the Cabinet could mean a change of motoring priorities. Motorists have in recent years benefitted from a prolonged fuel duty freeze and a focus on upgrading the strategic road network. But what motorists need in this era of uncertainty is clarity that the Government will continue to be on their side. This means … [Read more...]
Volkswagen ‘fix’ rejected and more action could follow
Volkswagen’s recall plan for its illegal vehicles has been rejected in California. California's chief air regulator turned down the proposed recall plan from Volkswagen to fix 3.0-liter diesel VW, Audi and Porsche models in the state equipped with devices designed to cheat emissions tests. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the plan to fix … [Read more...]
Welsh Government statement on Circuit of Wales
Revised investment plans for the proposed Circuit of Wales were yesterday rejected for a second time by the Welsh Government. Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure said in a statement to the Senedd and media yesterday afternoon, "I would like to update Members on progress with the Circuit of Wales project following a meeting I … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Circuit of Wales development stalls again
Revised investment plans for the proposed Circuit of Wales have been rejected today by the Welsh Government. Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure said in a statement that there was still too much risk put on the public purse by the £370 Million scheme outside Ebbw Vale, particularly in the light of the expected Brexit budget … [Read more...]
Welsh car shortlisted for super-green award
Mid Wales based Riversimple has been shortlisted for consideration in this year’s Low Carbon Innovation award for an SMEs. The hydrogen fuel-cell Rasa, has been developed by a team at Llandrindod Wells and the Welsh Government is considering supporting a manufacturing base in Wales. The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has been running its Champions … [Read more...]
Business drivers give blessing to autonomous cars
Research suggests that 43% of UK businesses believe their drivers will accept using autonomous cars. Also, findings by vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval shows that 38% believe that autonomous cars will have a positive impact on existing road safety issues. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Consultancy at Arval, said, “Clearly, … [Read more...]
Trade lines 13 July
The UK Government has started talks to resolve legal issues surrounding autonomous cars. Changes to the law and advice on driving as well as insurance requirements will be discussed so the system can be introduced by 2020. Romania says it’s talking to two un-named car makers to establish assembly plants in the country. Ford and Dacia are already … [Read more...]
Pump prices must fall, say RAC
The RAC is urging retailers to cut the forecourt price of petrol to reflect the falling price of unleaded fuel on the wholesale market. The price of oil is currently the biggest factor affecting the price UK drivers pay at the pumps, and a barrel of Brent crude oil ended both Monday and last Friday under $45 – the first time it has dropped to this point … [Read more...]
UK new car sales go into reverse
Wales' football success is thought to have scored an own goal in car showrooms as new car sales dipped in June after four years of sustained growth. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said the industry had seen a cooling off in showrooms for a few months and it was too soon to attribute the dip of 0.8% to the Referendum vote. “It’s important Government … [Read more...]
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