Ahead of next week’s European Parliament votes on future CO2 targets for cars and vans, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association says the severe lack and unbalanced distribution of charging points is putting off consumers buying electric cars. A new study provides a much-needed reality check for the Parliament, showing that the CO2 targets … [Read more...]
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Car makers’ concern ‘green drive’ is too ambitious
A study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association says affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU. The analysis, which compares national data on the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) with GDP per capita, shows that the market share of ECVs is close to 0% in countries with a GDP … [Read more...]
White van man is becoming a myth
IAM RoadSmart has discovered that the myth of ‘white van man’ recklessly tearing his way up and down the country may be just an urban myth after all. In spite of vans being the fastest growing type of vehicle on UK roads in terms of miles travelled, serious and fatal crashes involving them are falling. Vans and light good vehicles now travel 49 billion … [Read more...]
New Ford Focus redefines family motoring
Britain’s best selling family car moves up several gears in September with the new Ford Focus. Building on its reputation for good handling from its launch 20 years ago, the newest generation is brimming with the latest technology under the all-new stronger bodies, including the latest Dragon petrol engines from Bridgend along with a new eight-speed … [Read more...]
Business drive: Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
A new tough Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is being launched into the booming SUV sector and the only European country to get it is the UK, writes David Miles. Unlike most of today’s 4x4s/SUVs/Crossovers on sale, the Shogun Sport is a no nonsense hard-core five door SUV with seven seats, a large 3,100kg towing capacity and impressive off-road abilities. A … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 3008 2.0-Litre Diesel 8-speed
One manufacturer banking on development of the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure is the PSA Group, and it could pay big dividends for them later this year, writes David Miles. Peugeot, Citroen, DS and now Vauxhall/Opel are not only retesting new vehicles, they are introducing revised engines and new transmissions to provide … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 June
After its Geneva show unveiling of the Rimac C_Two GT hypercar capable of 258mph and 0-60mph in 1.85sec, the Croatian company has sold a 10% share to Porsche. The Germany car make wants to tap into the engineering of the 1,914hp car’s makers to cut its development costs of its own future electric hypercars. An estimated $45 Million will be … [Read more...]
Mazda MX5 gets make-over and performance boost
Mazda is launching an update of its bestselling MX5 roadster later this year. Both soft-top and RF versions of Mazda's brand icon feature marked improvements in dynamic performance, an upgrade to Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies, and refinements to design and packaging, making the world's favourite roadster more exciting and satisfying to drive … [Read more...]
Peugeot 5008’s optional electric bike
Peugeot has launched an integrated car and electric bike mobility solution, the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV and the eF01 Electric Bike. The £1,800 aluminium-framed eF01 electric bike weighs just 18.6kg, is fitted with a battery and a motor with enough charge for up to 18-25 miles in range and will propel riders at a top speed of 12.5mph. In the UK, 36% of … [Read more...]
More women buying and using vans
The changing face of UK business and economy is shown by analysis of who is buying vans and for what purposes. Women are increasingly jumping on the "vanwagon" as new research suggests more and more females are driving vans. That is according to Wales-based insurer Confused.com which has seen a 52% surge in the number of female drivers taking out cover … [Read more...]
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