Registration is now open to European students for the international and inter-university Master’s degree courses in Italy and dedicated to six professional subjects. They are Advanced Powertrain, Advanced Motorcycle Engineering, Advanced Sportscar Manufacturing, High Performance Car Design, Racing Car Design e Advanced Automotive Electronic Engineering. Italian students and international … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 12 July
Production of the latest Nissan Qashqai is underway at its Sunderland plant. There is a new design, upgraded interior, better performance and added mobility technologies, with an advanced self-driving mode from spring 2018. A regional conference for members of the Freight Transport Association will be held at the Celtic Manor Resort on 4 October. It is one of ten nationwide which looks at … [Read more...]
Renault hybrid models hit UK
Order books are open for the new Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs with dCi 110 Hybrid Assist powertrain. With a small electric motor assisting the diesel engine, emissions and fuel consumption are lower and they cost from £25,055 in a new range which begins at £21,605. … [Read more...]
Phone use behind the wheel needs shock treatment
Not even the thought of causing an accident appears to be enough for some drivers to permanently break the habit of illegally using a handheld phone at the wheel, says the RAC. Be Phone Smart campaign has found 60% of drivers said causing an accident would make them stop for good, the RAC is surprised the figure is not significantly higher given that the consequences can be so severe in terms … [Read more...]
Bridgestone pick up top awards
Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to road safety has been honoured with two accolades at the TyreSafe Awards 2017. The company was facing a double to collect the Innovation and use of Technology award for its DriveGuard tyre, along with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the end of the night. DriveGuard was commended for its ability to keep motorists moving after a puncture and removing … [Read more...]
Lifebelt for struggling car finance
An estimated 1.6 million used car owners currently in the middle of their dealer finance or PCP agreement are now able to change their car early with the launch of www.paymentswap.co.uk. The new ‘no fees’ online service allows buyers to digitally manage every part of the transaction for themselves, including vehicle trade-in, sorting out the settlement of their old finance agreement, signing up … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 July
The super-rich are getting richer, analysis suggests. Automotive News Europe reports that sales of Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley models will this year nudge 13,000, compared with about 10,700 last year, according to figures compiled by LMC Automotive analysts. BMW will be slashing prices it pays for components going into its models. It’s all part of a drive to cut €1 Billion from its … [Read more...]
Seat Ibiza has something to celebrate
The SEAT Ibiza sets "a new benchmark in safety for the Supermini price point category", says Thatcham Research, who praised and criticised Ford at the same time. Following an unfavourable safety rating earlier this year, Ford has resubmitted its flagship Mustang sports car for testing, on this occasion earning a Three Star Euro NCAP rating. This follows the addition of standard-fit … [Read more...]
Industry should “remain calm” over future of diesel values, says VRA
Diesel is likely to remain a crucial part of the motor trade’s fuel mix for the foreseeable future and the motor industry should “remain calm” over its future values, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The trade organisation – which represents companies that are involved in remarketing more than 1.5 million vehicles every year – says that there is every reason to expect that the values … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
The new 1.2 litre Fiat Panda City Cross is the latest addition to the Panda family, with two-wheel-drive and urban crossover looks, all for a city car price of £12,995. The 69hp Panda City Cross is a true urban crossover with an off-road look, at an affordable price building on the style of the Panda Cross 4x4, using body-coloured front and rear bumper inserts and side mouldings and … [Read more...]