The SAIC Design Challenge returns for 2019 as the search gets under way to find the next generation of talented automotive designers. Now in its seventh year, the SAIC Design Challenge aims to inspire, engage and nurture the future of automotive designers from China and Europe. Fully supported by MG Motor UK, the competition is run by the iconic … [Read more...]
Ultimate Escort with Essex bling
If bling is more your thing than driving then this is the perfect car for you. It’ll never be roadworthy, but this Ford Escort is worth a fortune because it's a one-off 1:25 scale model made from silver, gold and diamonds. The project has been a slow-burning labour of love for professional jeweller – and petrolhead – Russell Lord. The owner, … [Read more...]
Tesla tops booming European EV sales
The European car market registered its seventh consecutive month of decline in March 2019, JATO reports. Ongoing political and economic uncertainty, including lack of clarity around Brexit, alongside consumer preoccupation with diesel bans in cities, meant that overall demand continued to decline. While overall demand may be on the decline, the good … [Read more...]
World’s safest & dangerous roads revealed
Road safety is an issue that costs the world billions and claims hundreds of lives every year and if driving abroad this year you'll want to know how safe it is where you're going. According to the World Health Organisation, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years and car crashes cost most … [Read more...]
Rising use of on-line motor disputes service
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded in excess of 12,000 searches and 25,000 article views on its Knowledge Base during the first quarter of this year. The online tool was launched in January as part of the body’s focus to make it quicker and simpler for motorists to resolve queries and complaints when buying and running a car, prior to formally raising a … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
A variety of top accessible and inclusive spots throughout Great Britain feature in Rough Guide to Accessible Britain to inspire people with diverse needs to enjoy days out. The revamped Rough Guide to Accessible Britain, now in its 11th year, offers days out reviews and details of physical access to facilities as well as information for visitors with … [Read more...]
Motorists funding Governments more than EU
Road users are keeping UK and other Governments afloat, according to figures from motor manufacturers. The importance of the motor car and road vehicles is shown by new figures from the car makers which indicates motor vehicle taxation brought in €428 billion per year to governments in the EU-15 countries alone. This figure – up 3.5% compared with the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 April
JLR is hoping strong SUV sales in America will offset a slowdown in the UK and China. The luxury British brand had to writedown $3.9Billion last year due to lower sales but the SUV sector is doing well in the US and the company has new models to launch there over the next 18 months, including the new Evoque (above) and upcoming Defender. Nissan profits … [Read more...]
Speak out on skills shortages in logistics, says FTA
Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Road Freight and Logistics. Sally Gilson, Head of Skills at FTA (right), the organisation representing the interests of the logistics … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 April
Lower prices, reassurances over battery life and more accessible charge points are among the things drivers claim would persuade them to switch to an electric car, it has emerged. But despite electric vehicles estimated to emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than diesel, just seven per cent of motorists have already made the switch and the study of 2,000 … [Read more...]
