Following on from the first silhouette images, ŠKODA reveals the name of its new model – the ŠKODA Scala. The name derives from the Latin word ‘scala’ which means ‘stairs’ and is a step forward for the Czech car manufacturer in the compact hatch segment when it launches before 2019 and replaces the Rapid. Audi has been fined the equivalent of £702.54M … [Read more...]
EVs spark big savings in service
Motorists will get an eco-dividend thanks to lower service and maintenance costs for electric vehicles against their petrol equivalents. A new study from automotive data experts cap hpi shows on average service and maintenance costs are 23% lower for electric vehicles than petrol vehicles over three years and 60,000 miles. The gap widens for smaller … [Read more...]
Cars that read your mind are just around the corner
Driverless cars will become smoother and more intuitive after scientists developed technology to make them behave like humans. One of the stumbling blocks with autonomous cars has been their inability to interpret visual cues from pedestrians, making them overly cautious. So when a person begins to cross the street but changes their mind a driverless car … [Read more...]
Ford warn over “no-deal Brexit” future for Bridgend plant
A no-deal Brexit "would be pretty disastrous" for British industry and could affect the future of Ford Bridgend Engine Plant, the company’s European boss has told the BBC. Steven Armstrong told the BBC he was "still confident" a tariff-free frictionless trade deal would be done but a no-deal outcome would "force us to think about what our future … [Read more...]
Changes to EV subsidies will hit consumers, say SMMT
Government’s decision to cut the Plug-in Car Grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Reducing the purchase incentives for zero emission cars by a third and completely removing the grant for plug-in hybrids is totally at odds with Government ambition to be … [Read more...]
Welsh & UK automotive supply chain sees Brexit lifeline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders launched its new Brexit Readiness Programme to help the industry, especially SMEs in the automotive supply chain, prepare for the UK leaving the EU. With less than six months to secure a withdrawal deal and concerns of a cliff-edge on 30 March, the programme is part of ongoing efforts to provide support for … [Read more...]
Diesel sales collapsing across Europe
Disaffection towards diesel engine cars is spreading all over Europe, said the International Energy Agency. The market share of diesel cars in the European Union fell to 36.5 percent in the first half of 2018 from 42.5 percent in the first half of 2017, reported the IEA. Sales declined by 16 percent to 3.12 million units, with Britain sinking to 30 … [Read more...]
Cardiff specialist secures prestige contracts
Euro Quality Coatings of Cardiff has secured a number of new automotive contracts for both niche and volume manufacturers. The contracts are worth in excess of £5m over the next 7-10 years and will see EQC E Coat and Powder Coat a wide range of parts for Bentley (above), Daimler, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin Lagonda, and McLaren. Sales Manager … [Read more...]
Snap – it’s time to swop !
A new generation of micro-cars with electric platforms but interchangeable bodies is being developed by Rinspeed of Switzerland. It is also working on a robotic station which joins and separates chassis and bodies while also charging them, to meet the demands of business and private customers. With the “Snap,” presented early this year at the CES in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 October
Fleets and dealers are starting to develop a modern, online version of the traditional “motor trade knowledge” to buy and sell vehicles, reports epyx. The development is the result of increasing use of more than one online channel over the last 2-3 years, meaning that there is greater awareness of the strengths of each platform for different types and … [Read more...]
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