The LowCVP will facilitate the Government’s new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce announced as a part of the ‘Road to Zero’ strategy in July. The anticipated growth in the use of electric and plug-in vehicles over the coming years will create challenges and exciting new opportunities for the rapidly evolving UK electricity supply system. The Electric … [Read more...]
Aston Martin electric supercars confirmed for Wales
Aston Martin Lagonda’s new generation of electric super-cars will be built in Wales, it confirmed today, writes Robin Roberts. News that the new St Athan site will become its centre for electrification confirms an exclusive story which appeared on WheelsWithinWales in March. The Aston Martin Rapide E (sketch above) will be the first Battery … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
Lister Tuning is relocating to a new centre in North West England where it will develop their unique high performance versions of Jaguar models. Among the first to be built there is a 670bhp Lister LFP SUV using carbon fibre components to keep down weight while the tuned V8 engine will take it to 60mph in 3.5secs and onto a maximum 200mph at a … [Read more...]
Retune your BMW through your phone
BMW drivers can now unlock extra performance in under 10 minutes with a new engine tuning app. Carly - Connected Car, a world market leader in mobile vehicle electronics, has unveiled its first Android app for motorists to change their vehicle engine mapping by phone. Available initially for BMW diesel models, including certain 1,3,5,6,7 and X … [Read more...]
Garages profiting from motorists’ ignorance of MoTs
A lack of knowledge surrounding changes to the MOT test in May has left drivers digging deeper into their pockets, according to Green Flag. With just over half of drivers (52 per cent) being unaware of what the test actually involves - 39 per cent opening admitting they don't know and 13 per cent unable to state the correct MOT requirements - a third (31 … [Read more...]
August registrations soar in face of new cars ban
New car registrations in Britain soared last month on the eve of an EU change in law which would ban models not meeting the tougher WLTP emissions test. Thousands of models across Europe were heavily discounted by dealers backed by car makers anxious to clear unsold stock of the NEDC tested models. This push and the fact some car makers are struggling … [Read more...]
Brits burn £20 Billion in wasted fuel due to flawed tests
British motorists have burned through an extra £20 Billion in fuel over two decades due to exhaust emission cheating by car makers, claim an environmental group. The real cost of carmakers manipulating fuel efficiency tests is now revealed. The additional fuel burned because of widespread industry manipulation has cost drivers an extra €149.6 billion for … [Read more...]
Rentals rising amid emissions confusion
Confusion among fleets about the impact of WLTP is leading to a rise in daily rental bookings, reports epyx. Activity through the company’s 1link Hire Network platform has been increasing in recent months and WLTP appears to be the key driver, the company says. Tim Meadows, commercial director at epyx, said that there had been a 17% increase in … [Read more...]
Thousands of auto-jobs to go as EVs grow
Hundreds of thousands of car workers face losing their jobs as the industry moves towards more electric models, says a new assessment report. Those who are lucky enough to remain or gain employment will also have to significantly upgrade or learn new skills to work in the changed industry and supply chain. The real impact of moving to a low emissions … [Read more...]
Ford and VW look at future alliance
Volkswagen and Ford are pushing ahead with a strategic alliance, beginning with van production, said the German manufacturer. At the weekend, The Sunday Times reported Ford was looking at 24,000 job cuts in Europe and ending S-Max, Galaxy and Mondeo production to stem losses which hit $73 Million in Q2. The US bosses have also said they will concentrate … [Read more...]
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