Europe’s CO2 emission reduction targets have been a long time in negotiation and having regulated cars and vans, the European Commission is turning to trucks. Heavy Goods Vehicle manufacturers will need to cut new vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. In addition, by 2025, 2% of new trucks must be zero or low-emission – however, just now … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 27 February
A new Peugeot 208 range will include a fully electric model. The cars will be shown at Geneva motor show next week. SEAT used a mobility show in its home capital of Barcelona to highlight its new electric quadricycle concept. Looking like the Renault Twizy, the larger SEAT Minimo uses a detachable replacement battery pack good for 62miles rather … [Read more...]
Volvo B-line for greener future
Volvo Cars is taking a major step towards its electrified future with a range of new hybrid powertrains. Its upgraded its existing Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, while at the same time confirming that plug-in options will now be available on every model it produces. Moreover, Volvo Cars will introduce a range of mild hybrids in the coming … [Read more...]
Government changes are pushing automotive change
With 2018 consigned to the history books it is important to remember that the industry learnt some interesting lessons during the course of the year. With new car registrations down by 6.8%, almost exactly in line with Cazana’s predictions, and used car sales down by 2.1% it is no surprise that for some the full year results were not as expected and the … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
Ahead of one of the busiest months for car insurance renewals with the plate change, research by GoCompare Car Insurance reveals millions of motorists are over-paying to the tune of £1.23bn a year for their car cover by allowing their insurer to automatically renew their policy. At their last renewal 4.6 million drivers rolled-over their insurance without … [Read more...]
Commuting is killing couples’ relationships
Commuting pressures are leading to separations and divorces. About 2.5M have daily commutes over two hours and it's getting worse. New research by Revolution.Aero discussion group reveals that 2.5 million Britons claim that their commute to work takes over two hours every day, and over 640,000 say it takes longer than three hours. Its findings … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 February
The latest Mazda3 coming to the UK from May will begin at £20,595. The 18-strong range of petrol and diesel hatchbacks has five trims running up to £27,735. Ford will conduct an investigation after concerns raised by its own employees over the 'analytical modelling' standards that it employs as part of its US fuel economy and emissions compliance … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Grandland X Tech Line Nav
Given the turmoil in the world’s car industry, the faltering global economy, falling sales, demonization of diesel engines and in the UK that touchy issue about Brexit, Vauxhall’s latest advertising strapline for their Grandland X mid-sized SUV, ‘Keeps Calm – Carries On’, looks like sensible advice - if we chose to take it, writes David Miles. All sectors … [Read more...]
Enjoy your motorbike as weather improves
For some, beloved motorbikes have been stored away since Autumn and riders are itching to take to the open road. writes Chris Sykes. Whether you are a regular rider or burgeoning beginner, here’s Moneybarn’s tips on how to stay safe and still have a thrilling ride. Just remember to carry out the essential checks before you get back on the … [Read more...]
Exchange rate hits UK pcp costs
Car finance costs have increased by as much as 49% since Britain voted to leave the European Union because of exchange rates worsening. The tumbling pound has left UK drivers out of pocket by as much as £98 per month, or £4,606 over the course of the full contract. Sterling has tumbled in value from more than 1.3 euros to the pound in May 2016 to … [Read more...]
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