Europe's 'Big 5' markets posted double digit growth in May thanks to strong increases in four of the five markets analysed, continuing the positive trend seen over the last 15 months, says Jato Dynamics. Registrations for the month totalled 969,100 units, 15% up on the volume recorded in May 2015, the second highest percentage growth rate of the year so … [Read more...]
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Motorists will face uncertainty of Brexit for years, says AA
The AA stresses there are many unanswered Brexit questions and that it will take months, possibly years, to negotiate a complete picture for motoring and the motor industry in the UK. The following is the AA's best understanding of the immediate implications. Fuel Prices In terms of the price of petrol at the pumps, there will be a period … [Read more...]
Car makers are raising their game over safety
Vehicle safety test results from Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and SEAT Ateca achieved a top, five-star score in Euro NCAP tests, with their portfolios … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 June
Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars in the U.S. up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion (£6.9 billion) settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week. VW will provide cash payments worth between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on the vehicle’s age and other … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Car makers seek urgent EU trade deal
The British public has chosen a new future out of Europe and Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with the EU which safeguards UK automotive interests, said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “This includes securing tariff-free access to European and other global markets, ensuring we can recruit talent from the EU and the rest … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 June
Aston Martin announced a limited series production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, the latest creation from its long-standing partnership with the prestigious Italian design-house Zagato. The Vanquish Zagato Concept was unveiled at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, Italy in May and with immense … [Read more...]
Referendum implications for UK Automotive
The EU Referendum in Britain tomorrow is nothing more than a homage to guesswork. It must be made clear that the EEC/ EC/ EU is not an economics project. The goal of the founding fathers of the European movement was to maintain peace and to ensure, in their words, that there would never be a civil war in Europe again, and this was to be achieved by … [Read more...]
Big shake up for small cars in Europe
The small car market in Europe is facing a shake up. Volkswagen Group will stop producing more than 40 car models as part of a new strategy, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported. VW said last week it would invest billions of euros in electric cars, ride-hailing and automated driving to become a world leader in green transport by 2025 as it reshapes … [Read more...]
Welsh hydrogen car begins UK tour
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates enjoyed a spin in a low carbon, hydrogen fuelled, car of the future that has been developed with around £2m of Welsh Government support. The Rasa is the first car of its kind in the world and was designed and built in Powys as part of a £3.5m project. It is the work of Llandrindod Wells based, Riversimple … [Read more...]
Nissan grow a new generation fuel-cell
Nissan is researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, with oxygen to produce electricity … [Read more...]
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