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...]
Eight cars get top marks for safety
In a busy November for Euro NCAP’s car safety experts, the month’s second set of crash testing results has been released with eight vehicles achieving 5-star ratings. Crucially, all are on sale with standard-fit Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. The Citroen DS 7 Crossback, Jaguar E-Pace, BMW X3, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Subaru XV, … [Read more...]
IMI call for Government to boost EV technicians training
The government has been urged to invest in those who will work on electric cars as well as the charging infrastructure which was given a boost in the Autumn Budget. Steve Nash, CEO of IMI, said, “The IMI welcomes that £400m is being allocated to build the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “This is great news and puts the UK on a strong path for … [Read more...]
JLR models recall
The instrument screen on some new Jaguar and Range Rover models may go blank. It was identified in America, where Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 7,000 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. It also affects nearly 22,000 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models sold this year. In the UK it means about 6,800 … [Read more...]
Budget blow will hit virtually all diesel buyers
A row is simmering over the Budget announcement for increasing the road tax on diesel vehicles which cannot meet the proposed Real Driving Emissions Step 2. The standard has not yet been agreed and does not come into effect until 2020 but the Chancellor Richard Hammond said new cars which do not meet it by April will cost their owners more. He will … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 November
Speeding has reached a six year high. Figures from the DoT show 2.2 million drivers and riders were prosecuted last year compared to 1.6 million five years ago. There has been a dramatic rise in engine manufacturing in Britain. Production for UK models exceeded 126,600 engines in October which is a 26.3% growth and the highest ever for that month, … [Read more...]
Budget battering for diesels
Diesel cars are in for a battering after the Budget. New diesel cars that do not meet latest emissions standards will face a one-off tax increase each April which will last until 2021 when most are expected to be replaced with the latest technology. Affected models will be those which fail Real Driving Emissions Step 2 standards on emissions and that … [Read more...]
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