The UK automotive industry has called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemented. The sector accepts that the UK will leave the EU and fully supports a bespoke and comprehensive agreement on a new relationship with the … [Read more...]
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Renault-Nissan heading for World No1
The Renault-Nissan alliance which has acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi is on target to become the world’s biggest manufacturer. Even before it took Mitsubishi under its wing, the Franco-Japanese company thought it would be in the world’s top three by 2018, with VW and Toyota vying for the top spot. But the Mitsubishi deal has moved them ahead in production and JATO Dynamics says it … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 June
The Swindon-made Honda Civic is enjoying a boom from the US, reports Automotive News Europe. Strong demand and a better exchange rate are helping and offset prices paid to import components so the car maker is thinking of competing for the next generation in 2021. The Motor Ombudsman says that MotorEasy, the car warranty provider and maintenance and ownership service, is now accredited to its … [Read more...]
Nissan blaze twin trails towards showrooms
The best-selling Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai models have been comprehensively revised. The Nissan Qashqai is Europe’s best-selling urban crossover and is now available with significant enhancements which further develop its premium character and improve safety. The upgrades focus on four areas – a contemporary new exterior design; higher levels of interior quality; improved driving … [Read more...]
Escalating cost of insurance can be trimmed for young
The average young learner is spending an incredible £7,600 to pass a driving test and get on the road. Getting a car, paying insurance and keeping it going is what really pushes up the learner’s bills. The figures are highest for those 17 and 18 year olds and once they hit 25 years the bills dramatically fall. The costs have seen the number of 17-20 year olds learning to drive fall by 21% … [Read more...]
Learners need motorway lessons
An overwhelming majority of motorists believe learner drivers should be allowed to take driving lessons on the motorway with an approved instructor in a dual-controlled car, according to the RAC. Eight in 10 (79%) of the 2,000-plus motorists questioned were in favour of the Government’s proposal to let learners gain experience on the UK’s fastest roads before they pass their tests. The … [Read more...]
McLaren 570S Spider appears this month
The new McLaren 570S Spider with retractable hardtop will be unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the end of the month. It brings a third bodystyle into the range alongside Coupe and GT and uses the rear wheel drive 570ps twin-turbo 3.8V8 engine and seven-speed gearbox giving a 204mph maximum and 0-62mph time of 3.2 secs at a starting price of £164,750. … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 June
Jaguar Land Rover is planning for an extra 5,000 engineers and technical staff in the next year, the Sunday Telegraph reported yesterday. Thee recruitment drive could be announced this week to focus on electronic and software engineers as the industry adapts to develop autonomous vehicles but a shortage may mean bringing in foreign workers or contracting outside the UK. It’s Ride to Work … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 June
The New Land Rover Discovery has continued its predecessor’s incredible Tow Car Awards winning streak, having been named as the overall winner for 2017. It is an accolade the previous Discovery had been awarded nine times over the previous ten years, culminating in it being chosen as Tow Car of the Decade in 2016. Volkswagen Group will offer an extra two-year guarantee but no compensation to … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 June
First Minister Carwyn Jones yesterday opened the £57 million Eastern Bay dual carriageway link road in Cardiff. Ffordd Ewart Parkinson is named after the late Cardiff engineer and planner, Ewart Parkinson, and will improve links to Cardiff Bay, reducing journey times and helping to ease congestion in the city centre as well as improving access to the Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone and … [Read more...]