The Freight Transport Association want members of the Welsh Affairs Committee to press the Government for clearer information about the future of the Severn crossings, which return to public ownership in 2018. FTA appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee in Chepstow alongside FTA member Owens Group to give evidence about the two bridges, which are … [Read more...]
CV News
MB Citan gets dual clutch versions
Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced dual-clutch automatic transmission versions of the Citan. From June, selected Citan 112 variants will be available to order with the new 6G-DCT automatic transmission. Citan panel van and Tourer models with the 112 petrol engine can benefit from the double clutch transmission, which combines the comfort of a six-speed … [Read more...]
SsangYong Korando CV gets power boost
The SsangYong Korando CSE and four-wheel drive CSE 4x4 have been given a significant power boost together with improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions. The newly developed e-XDi220 turbo diesel engine meets the demand for a more powerful performance and lower CO2 emissions at the same time. Maximum power is increased to 178ps and torque to 400Nm - up … [Read more...]
Overloading outweighs new technology in vans
Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warn the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Almost nine in 10 (88.5%) of the 2,381 vans weighed last year by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were found to be overloaded, a worse record than the previous year in which 84% of the 3,337 checked were … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
The latest report by National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service reports that the Ford Transit was the most frequently stolen vehicle in the UK in 2015. Worryingly, only one third of stolen Ford Transits are ever recovered and returned to their owners, compared to a national average of 55% of cars and 38% of light goods vehicles. The AA has come up … [Read more...]
FTA Wales delivers manifesto before Assembly vote
The Freight Transport Association Manifesto for Wales has been published ahead of next month’s Assembly election. It highlights key issues seen affecting the freight and logistics industry and outlines how the next Government can work with the sector to deliver a stronger economy, improved safety and a cleaner environment. Issues covered by the … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 February
Saab AB, the Swedish aerospace company that owns the Saab brand, will not allow its name or logo to be used on future models produced by National Electric Vehicle Sweden. NEVS, which bought the assets of bankrupt Saab Automobile in 2012, has announced two big deals in the past few weeks to supply electric Saab 9-3-based sedans to two separate Chinese … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 January
The all-new Kia Sportage – the fourth-generation of Kia’s globally-popular compact SUV – features an attractive, all-new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features and greater quality. Having made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the all-new Sportage will go on sale across European markets … [Read more...]
Lorry ban risk for urban areas’ pollution
Banning heavy lorries from urban areas might make pollution worse, claim analysts. Whilst the recent success of international governments in agreeing targets to limit global warming must be applauded, calls to ban heavy lorries in city centres could see pollution increase eightfold, says automotive industry expert, cap. Society’s demand for material … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Maloo hopes sales will skip along
Vauxhall only sells one pick up vehicle these days, and while rivals will wow you with improvements in emissions and fuel economy in a CV’s new model year, the new Maloo LSA is more likely to impress with the arrival of its all-new, supercharged 6.2-litre, 536PS V8 engine. So while it’s possibly not a contender for next year’s MPG Marathon, the Vauxhall … [Read more...]
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