The government plan that by 2040 pure petrol and diesel cars will be banned, has prompted many questions about the effect on motorsport and now Motorsport Industry Association CEO Chris Aylett shares his views before the Autosport International Show in the NEC next week. “Ever since this announcement some question whether this will be the end of … [Read more...]
Petrol v diesel choice is down to real need
Automotive data and valuation expert hpi has compiled a car market analysis for motorists who are faced with making the decision of whether to choose a petrol or diesel car. There is no right or wrong answer when choosing a petrol or diesel car. With so many variables across the whole vehicle sector ranging from the class of vehicle to driver usage having … [Read more...]
Buyers’ back-seat thinking on EVs is changing
Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers, behind only price, according to new figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important … [Read more...]
Electric Morgan plugs in for 2018
Morgan has announced a technical partnership with industry leaders Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as the all-electric Morgan EV3 prepares for production in 2018. The EV3 extends Morgan’s truly unique offering. Industry-leading EV technology combines with a lightweight coach-built body to offer an unparalleled mix of craftsmanship and … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 December
The number of households with three children or more is at its highest since 2003, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. With UK law stating that all children under the age of 12 or 135cm need to be in the correct child seat, Peugeot’s all-new 7-seat 5008 SUV goes on sale as one of the few vehicles available with three ISOFIX anchor … [Read more...]
Fiat Punto fails to score in safety test
The final Euro NCAP test results of 2017 have shown that some carmakers are still choosing not to fit potentially life-saving technologies to new models and some have gone backwards on safety. All 16 cars announced achieved five-star Euro NCAP ratings, but December’s release has seen six three-star Euro NCAP ratings and the first zero-star rating since … [Read more...]
Product recalls growing threat to profits and reputation
Product-related risk is one of the biggest perils facing businesses today, with recall exposures having increased significantly over the past decade. This is bringing the potential for larger and more complex losses than ever before, warns insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in a new report. It highlights the automotive industry as being … [Read more...]
Scrutiny of engine tests must continue, say pressure group
EU countries agreed to strengthen rules governing how cars are approved for sale in Europe, with the goal of preventing another dieselgate. Sustainable transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) welcomed the decision but warns that only proper scrutiny and real enforcement of the new rules will prevent carmakers from cheating again. The new … [Read more...]
Car makers and EU agree new type approval system
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has welcomed the fact that the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission reached a final agreement on a reformed system for approving vehicles before they are placed on the EU market - ‘type approval’. Under this agreement, member states will have to carry out checks on vehicles … [Read more...]
Improvements before investment, firms tell pollsters
SME manufacturers are looking for productivity gains from their workforce and existing equipment ahead of investment in automation, according to The Engineer. The quarterly survey asked over 280 manufacturers how they plan to increase their business’ productivity, with 43 per cent saying they will invest in new equipment and only 40 per cent planning to … [Read more...]
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