In a worrying result as children return to school this week, researchers polled 2,000 mums and dads and found 37 per cent have driven with someone else’s kid as a passenger despite not having a suitable child restraint for them. Fifty-seven per cent admit they don’t tend to lug a child car seat around on the off-chance they might need one for their little … [Read more...]
Sony launch bigger in-car touchscreen receiver
Adding more variety to its successful in-car audio range, Sony introduced the new XAV-AX3005DB car audio receiver , incorporating a big 6.95” Clear Responsive Touchscreen. AX3005DB (right) enables smarter driving and aids navigation, communication and playing music from your phone with voice control. All this is possible through Apple CarPlay and Android … [Read more...]
UK Auto reports mixed output
UK car production declined 11.0% in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 121,051 units left production lines as a raft of factors, including model changes, seasonal and operational adjustments and preparation for the introduction of the tough new emissions standards, affected output. Production for export in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 August
Aston Martin is preparing to sell shares in its business, which includes the new car assembly plant in St Athan, west of Cardiff. After years of sustained losses, Aston Martin is expected to float on the London Stock Exchange in a few weeks and analysts say it could be valued at £5 Billion. Cardiff and Vale College is offering a series of auto-repair … [Read more...]
VW opens books for traders buying online
A new series of online car and van auctions for dealers is being launched by Volkswagen Financial Services UK. Taking place 9am-3pm every other Thursday through epyx’s 1link Disposal Network platform - Sales will be made up of stock unsold through previous online channels and are offered with a competitive start price. Called “Last Chance to Buy” … [Read more...]
Option packs on cars to be hit in tax move
Individual options are unlikely to increase tax liabilities on new cars under the new WLTP regime, but commonly selected combinations of options will have emissions and tax impacts. This is likely to accelerate manufacturer initiatives to streamline their vehicle ranges and option packages, says Autovista Group, Europe’s leading pan-European automotive … [Read more...]
Smart meters for “thinking” electric car owners
Energy Minister Claire Perry has hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle products - enabled by smart meters - which could see millions save and even make money from their electric cars. OVO Energy is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric … [Read more...]
Too much tech is wasted on drivers
Car tech is driving some motorists around the bend. Research revealed that despite motoring tech enabling us to find routes at the touch of a button, chat to friends and family hands-free and brake without touching the pedal, a large percentage are baffled by the amount of buttons and switches Researchers discovered 32 per cent of new car owners are … [Read more...]
Right fuel for the job is really important
Chevin Fleet Solutions, a leading global provider of fleet management software, has released a new whitepaper, ‘Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the Job.’ The paper reviews the different fuel type options that are available on today’s market – including petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric – alongside both tax and legal changes that can have … [Read more...]
Massive fines looming for car makers in EU
Car makers are facing the prospect of massive fines if they fail to meet tough new average emissions targets set in the EU. Automakers failing to meet 2021 fleet CO2 emissions compliance, could be fined more than €14 billion in 2021, based on new analysis from business information provider IHS Markit. Legislators in the European Union (EU) are imposing … [Read more...]
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