British industry has criticised a report by the National Infrastructure Commission suggesting new petrol and diesel lorries should be banned by 2040. Tom Thackray, CBI Energy and Infrastructure Director, said, “Business has long acknowledged that decarbonisation is a vital ingredient for making the UK economy as competitive and fit for the 21st century as … [Read more...]
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Ford Fiesta ST Performance limited edition
Ford has introduced a special edition of the Fiesta ST, one year on from the first examples hitting UK roads. The Fiesta ST Ford Performance Edition is limited to just 600 examples, all in three-door bodystyle and finished in Deep Orange paint. Based on the best-selling ST-3 trim, the Fiesta ST Ford Performance Edition gains specially-designed Ford … [Read more...]
Welsh business recharges classic cars
Classic cars are being given a new life for the 21st century with a “heart” transplant and an electric powertrain by a Welsh enthusiast and engineer. Richard Morgan set up Electric Classic Cars in Newtown to give much-loved classics and popular cars a new lease of life with a modern twist. “I use to compete in the British Historic Rally Championship … [Read more...]
Electro-mobility future is explained
The leading international event devoted to electro-mobility, EVS32 will be held at Lyon Eurexpo from Sunday 19 May to Friday 22 May 2019. Co-organised by AVERE and LIVE! BY GL EVENTS, the theme of this year's Symposium is "a world of e- motion". A wide-ranging program that addresses the key issues concerning the future of mobility EVS32 includes … [Read more...]
Rising pump prices in Wales led by diesel
Motorist across Wales will be digging a little deeper into their pockets to pay for fuel, as the average price of petrol and diesel in the region increased as much as 7.3p in 12 months. According to Confused.com’s fuel price index, diesel drivers are bearing the brunt of the increases the most as the average cost per litre has increased to 130p – up a … [Read more...]
MB A35 saloon emerges from hot hatch forerunner
Following the Hot Hatch, the next level of driving performance is here. The A 35 4MATIC Saloon (combined fuel consumption 38.7-39.2 mpg (7.3-7.2 l/100 km); combined CO2 emissions 167-164 g/km) is the second model from Mercedes-AMG based on the new compact car platform and the first choice for customers looking for sportiness combined with a … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 April
Hyundai Motor UK has announced the introduction of the PLAY special edition models to the multi award winning i10 and i20 ranges. The PLAY special editions present an opportunity for customers to have the combination of both higher equipment levels and a low entry price from just £11,195 from the 8 April. Less than half the nation own cars … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Recognition for car services at Business Motoring Awards
In an increasingly complex business car marketplace, the Business Motoring Awards 2019 has recognised best practice in the sector from the likes of Northgate and Volkswagen Commercial Services. The winners’ list of the Business Motoring Awards, supported by Fleet Alliance, a leading lease car supplier to the SME business sector is: Best Car … [Read more...]
EV values are on a charge
Demand for small used electric vehicles is soaring with some models rising in value. Experts at automotive data company cap hpi say some owners could buy an electric car, run it for 12 months and make a profit on it when sold. A combination of factors including the rollout of clean air zones, cheaper running costs, increased charging points, … [Read more...]
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