A row has erupted over intelligent all-wheel-drive systems used by a number of car marques. Jaguar Land Rover filed a complaint in the US to block imports of VW Group's Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and VW SUVs. JLR allege they are using its patented Terrain Response technology without permission. JLR said in its court documents with the US International … [Read more...]
Bumpy road to low carbon future, say experts
The UK Government’s drive towards electric cars and a low carbon future faces a bumpy journey, say experts. Car-makers said they are committed to them and invested billions but the challenge of the next nine years is “immense”, according to Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. "We are pleased, therefore, to see Government accept the importance of hybrid … [Read more...]
South Wales has some of UK’s safest roads
Five areas in Wales have some of the safest roads in Britain. Analysis of road accidents recorded by the Department for Transport showed over half of accidents happen between 21 and 30mph and with T-junctions the blackspots. The data shows that Kent has the most dangerous roads in the UK says Uswitch, which has looked at the figures. Government recorded … [Read more...]
Colin McRae’s legacy 25 years on
Twenty-five years ago next Sunday, Scot Colin McRae climbed out of his iconic blue Subaru Impreza to wild adoration as he became the youngest ever world rally champion. Massive crowds celebrated at Chester Racecourse with McRae, co-driver Derek Ringer and their Prodrive team after victory at Britain’s RAC Rally sealed the crown. McRae was 27 years and 109 … [Read more...]
Car trade shake up from 1 January
Car trades between Wales, England and Scotland to Northern Ireland face a shake up at the end of December. The issue arises from the status of VAT margin schemes for goods moved between GB and NI from 1 January 2021. This will apply regardless of whether there is a free trade deal agreed between now and December 31. Margin schemes enable traders of used … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 November
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a winter campaign, offering two free services and 0% APR across the range, plus a £250 deposit contribution, to help keep small businesses moving as the van community ramps up for an unprecedented festive peak. Coupled with the Brand’s offering of three years unlimited mileage warranty, and 24/7 free roadside … [Read more...]
Tolled roads warning from motoring bodies
British motorists are likely to be facing a new national tolled roads system. The scheme is being put forward again to offset losses from falling fuel duties and taxes, which accelerated during the lockdowns. They left a £40 Billion hole in Government finances and this week it's expected and reported by national media that the tolled roads system will be … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 November
Nissan has denied it is considering selling a third of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors, as reported by Bloomberg News. It is most likely to sell the Mitsubishi Motors business to the larger Mitsubishi Group, which owns a fifth of the car business said the media agency, but this has been denied by Nissan. Honda’s first battery electric vehicle for Europe, … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 November
CUPRA continues to accelerate the transformation of its business and the electrification of its premium performance range, opening the order books for the new CUPRA Leon plug-in hybrid in the UK. Customers can purchase the CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID VZ2 245PS, with 1.4-litre TSI engine, 85PS electric motor and 13.1kWh battery pack, from £34,495, with order books … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace heading for showrooms
The British-built Suzuki Swace estate is about to go on sale. A badge-engineered facelifted version of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate made in Derby with 1.8 litre petrol engines from Deeside, the newcomer will be sold in SZ-T and SZ5 trim. The nominal boot space of 596 litres rises to 1,606 litres when the back seats are dropped and the … [Read more...]
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