Automotive suppliers have become significantly more optimistic with their outlook on 2021, with 38% of surveyed suppliers showing positive forecasts compared to just 8% six months ago. Yet, 31% of respondents still hold a notably negative view, a much higher share than in pre-Corona times. This follows from the latest CLEPA Pulse Check survey on business … [Read more...]
Costs must be centre of new emissions targets
Car parts makers have called on the European Commission for a comprehensive approach across all countries and sectors to reduce CO2 emissions in a cost efficient and affordable manner over the next 30 years. What is the way forward? CLEPA said the Green Deal should be seen as the opportunity to start aligning climate policies across sectors into a coherent … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 March
The new generation of BMW iDrive takes the interaction between driver and vehicle into a digital future where many areas of life are getting increasingly smart. The new interpretation of BMW’s operating system equips the vehicle to actively engage with those on board with the aim of precisely tailoring all the functions controlled via BMW iDrive to the … [Read more...]
Volkswagen transform EV business
Northvolt has won an order worth more than $14 billion over 10 years from Volkswagen, which increases its stake in the Swedish lithium-ion battery maker. Northvolt will sell its share in joint-venture Northvolt Zwei in Salzgitter to the world’s No. 2 carmaker, which becomes the German gigafactory’s single owner. Volkswagen entered into a partnership with … [Read more...]
Beauties to behold even after 2,500 years
A mathematical ratio dating back 2,500 years has been used to analyse the aesthetics of performance cars over the last 70 years. The study conducted by carwow analysed the proportions of 197 of the world’s most powerful cars and then compared them to ‘the golden ratio’ – a mathematic measure for perfect proportions. The top 10 is dominated by … [Read more...]
Difficulties setting values of newest and future cars
Sellers and buyers face a torrid time setting values on the latest hybrid and electric cars. Aside from the myriad of other issues that will affect both the production and adoption of BEVs and advanced hybrid technology, the industry needs to begin to understand what the future value of these cars will look like, and also the level of retail consumer … [Read more...]
Arval launch EV help guide
As many company car drivers rush to switch to electric vehicles, sustainable mobility expert, Arval, has launched guidance to help cut through some common EV myths. In the final quarter of last year, orders for electric company cars more than doubled for the leasing and mobility specialist, primarily driven by beneficial tax rates for EVs as company cars, … [Read more...]
Emissions data missing from PHEVs
Difficulties in obtaining and verifying the correct zero emissions range figure for newer plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles is causing P11D headaches for fleets, reports the Association of Fleet Operators. For PHEVs registered on or after 6 April 2020 emitting 50g/km or less of CO2, the ZER needs to be entered on the P11D but does not appear to be available … [Read more...]
Trade urged to help formulate new laws
The Vehicle Remarketing Association is urging used car businesses to make its thoughts on autonomous vehicles known as part of a new consultation by the English and Scottish Law Commissions. Jonathan Butler, VRA board member, and partner and head of automotive at legal specialists Geldards, explained that the Automated Vehicles consultation was in its third … [Read more...]
Ring of confidence for maintenance advice
After conducting extensive global research over the course of a year with 10 focus groups and more than 4000 hours of development, Ring Automotive recognised a significant shift in consumer behaviour, resulting in demand for instant access to useful and informative car maintenance advice. The new app puts motorists firmly in the driving seat, as it … [Read more...]
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