The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission but warned that still more charge points would be needed. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to … [Read more...]
Wales & West Utilities testing hydrogen vehicles
Wales & West Utilities is one of two Gas Distribution Networks exploring the possibility of using hydrogen to reduce their fleet's carbon emissions in line with UK Government Net Zero 2050 targets. Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities, supported by the EIC, formerly the Energy Innovation Centre, are working on an ambitious project with … [Read more...]
Motor Sport UK steps up with PPE for event officials
Motorsport UK, the governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in the UK, has announced the provision of a complimentary supply of Personal Protective Equipment to the value of £50,000 to support events through the initial phase of motorsport’s restart from 4 July. The PPE will be distributed to all Motorsport UK licensed Rescue and Recovery units, and to … [Read more...]
Slow pickup to England’s car sales after lockdown eases
The industry is now one week into the post lockdown trading period in England and the question that concerned retailers nationwide has now been answered and that was whether there really would be consumer demand for cars, says Rupert Pontin, Director of Insights at Cazana. Indications both anecdotal and factual reflect the fact that consumers have returned … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 June
Japan wants an end to automobile and parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country’s trade minister said yesterday. After decades outsourcing its trade policy to the European Union, Britain is embarking on negotiating free trade deals with countries around the world including Japan and 10 other Pacific nations and … [Read more...]
Coronavirus concerns lead to cancellation of Wales Rally GB
Wales Rally GB has been cancelled this year, the latest sporting victim of the Coronavirus pandemic. Motor Sport UK said this morning it had reluctantly taken the decision over the 29 Oct to 1 Nov. British round of the international World Rally Championship due to continuing uncertainties over the development of the virus and social gatherings … [Read more...]
Essential maintenance rising issue
As lockdown restrictions start to ease off in the UK, drivers are discovering that their cars require essential maintenance due to being out of use for weeks, new research reveals. Analysis of search trends data conducted by car leasing specialist AMT shows that queries for issues like seized brakes, flat batteries and deflated tyres have increased … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
Vehicle owners in the UK will be given £6,000 towards a new electric car if they scrap their current petrol or diesel model, according to media reports. The announcement is scheduled to be made on 6 July in a bid to boost the flat UK car sales and the impending new number plate change coming in September, but some believe it will only keep up high prices of … [Read more...]
Fiat launch ‘Pay As You Go’ deal
Fiat has become the first car firm in the UK to launch a ‘Pay As You Go’ finance deal where the average commuter can drive a brand-new vehicle to work for less than £10.50 per day. The government continues to advise against the use of trains and buses where possible, despite lockdown starting to ease. And research by Fiat has revealed 35 per cent of … [Read more...]
Greener light for German motor industry
Germany’s green rescue package points the way for Europe. The German rescue package announced last week will help fight the worst economic shock in decades by transforming the economy to make it greener and stronger, said environmental group Transport & Environment. Under the plan, €2.2 billion will be spent on incentivising electric cars and car … [Read more...]
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