Toyota Manufacturing UK will build next generation hybrid engines at its Deeside plant in North Wales for a future Toyota crossover model based on the company’s C-HR concept car. The addition of the new high-tech engine to the factory’s production is attracting additional investment of around £7 million in operations by Toyota Motor Europe, including … [Read more...]
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Quality must be focus of new transport apprenticeships
The Government’s new transport skills strategy, which sets out how it will create 30,000 apprenticeships in the road and rail sector by 2020, must focus on quality and not just be a numbers game, says the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The announcement made by the Department for Transport today forms a major plank of the Government’s new … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 January
Japanese auto parts makers will be fined for allegedly fixing prices of starter motors and accelerator modules, reports Automotive News Europe. European Union antitrust regulators will punish the world No. 2 parts maker Denso, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and a Hitachi Ltd. Unit. Tootle is a new online marketplace that allows dealers to source the used … [Read more...]
EU want Volkswagen to compensate buyers over emissions
European Union Industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska is calling on Volkswagen to compensate European customers hit by the company's emissions scandal in the same way as U.S. customers. Volkswagen Group of America has promised goodwill compensation worth $1,000 each to tens of thousands of vehicle owners who bought VW cars with manipulated software … [Read more...]
European inquiry ordered by MEPs over emissions tests
The European Parliament is setting up a committee of inquiry into car emission tests. MEPs voted for the inquiry team comprising 45 members who will also investigate alleged failures by EU member states and the European Commission to enforce EU standards. It will present an interim report within 6 months, and a final report within 12 months, of … [Read more...]
Nissan confirm future batteries will be British built
Nissan will produce a future generation of electric vehicle batteries at its flagship manufacturing base in Sunderland. Representing a £26.5m investment in the UK, this commitment will safeguard 300 highly-skilled jobs in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering at Nissan’s advanced lithium-ion battery plant in Sunderland, the largest of its type in … [Read more...]
VW refuse EU owners compensation, Germany annoyed
Volkswagen says it will not compensate European owners over the diesel-gate scandal, so defying a demand from the EU industry commissioner. Volkswagen said there were no grounds to replicate in Europe a compensation program it plans for US. Volkswagen said it was paying compensation in North America because it had yet to agree with local regulators how … [Read more...]
British vehicle plants break production records
British manufacturers made more cars in 2015 than any year since 2005 when 1,595,697 vehicles were produced. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production increased 3.9% on 2014, with output at 1,587,677 overtaking pre-recession levels for the first time. It was also a good year for commercial vehicles built in … [Read more...]
Politicians and car makers hot air over emissions
A proposal to veto a draft decision to raise diesel car emission limits for nitrogen oxides by up to 110% when the Real Driving Emissions test procedure is introduced was discussed by MEPs and internal market Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska. It will be put to the vote at the next plenary session. Parliament’s Environment Committee argues that MEPs … [Read more...]
Automechanika is shaping up to be UK industry success
SMMT will host an aftermarket-focused conference and networking event on Thursday 9 June as part of its programme of activities at Automechanika Birmingham 2016. The SMMT Aftermarket Forum will be open to senior delegates from the independent component supply and workshop network, offering insight and potential new business opportunities. Through … [Read more...]
