Vauxhall Luton van plant will build the next generation Vivaro from next year, and probably some Peugeot and Citroen models which will use the same platform in the group. The news today secures about 1,400 jobs beyond 2030 and represents up to £170m investment in the plant said the Unite union, including about £9M from the Government. It is also expected … [Read more...]
Technical jobs available for EV powertrain systems
Figures from the SMMT show that the UK saw a 34.8% increase in electric and hybrid vehicle registrations in 2017. Aimed at meeting demand for technicians skilled in the assistance of Electric, Hybrid and PHEV vehicles at the roadside, Allianz Worldwide Partners, in partnership with the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI), is setting a new industry standard … [Read more...]
eCall safety milestone reached
As of this Saturday, automobile manufacturers will equip all new car types with eCall to automatically dial emergency services in the event of a serious road traffic accident detected by vehicle sensors. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association welcomed this milestone, which has been made possible thanks to huge investments by the … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 March
A year before Brexit kicks in, it is essential that both industry and government do all they can to secure new model production in Britain, said the SMMT. Thousands of jobs depend on a good deal for the auto sector, it said, as new figures from the Production Outlook, predict there will be modest fall in UK vehicle production to 1.729 million in 2018 and … [Read more...]
Union want more investment in electricity generation
As Ministers take electric vehicles evidence, GMB called on Government and National Grid to plan and invest in major infrastructure upgrading and development to ensure Britain is ahead of demand. The GMB energy union urged Government and the National Grid to develop a plan to power the rise in electric vehicles. According to one National Grid forecast … [Read more...]
Prices confirmed for new Mazda6 models
Mazda has announced UK pricing and specification for the latest 6 series Saloon and Tourer versions of its flagship model. Featuring an upgraded cabin, revised styling and enhanced technology, plus the UK debut of Mazda’s cylinder deactivation SKYACTIV-G 2.5-litre petrol engine, the updated Mazda6 also sees the popular SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre … [Read more...]
Volvo XC40 raises the game
Volvo’s push with introducing new products continues with the arrival in April of the first models in their XC40 compact SUV range of 2WD and 4WD, petrol and diesel models and to come plug-in hybrid and fully electric powered versions to be added to the line-up later, writes David Miles. The Volvo brand has gone from near bankruptcy to high … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 March
Volkswagen’s global headquarters were searched again by prosecutors in early March as part of an investigation into its emissions scandal, reports German media. They’ve started a fresh investigation into suspicions of market manipulation and whether VW had understated CO2 emissions on more cars than it had publicly admitted, said WirtschaftsWoche . VW … [Read more...]
Brexit bargaining must protect auto industry, say carmakers
There are potentially disastrous implications for the automotive supply chain in Brexit, say car makers. Just a few days ahead of the EU summit, where the 27 heads of state will approve the European Council’s Brexit guidelines, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on the negotiators to pay urgent attention to … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 March
McLaren says its forthcoming ‘Hyper-GT ‘codenamed BP23 will achieve the highest top speed of any McLaren yet with the capability to exceed the 243mph of the legendary McLaren F1 road car. Only 106 of the three-seaters will be built and they are already sold to existing McLaren owners for £1.6 M plus local taxes. Audi devotees excited by the e-tron … [Read more...]
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