Some previous generation versions of the Vauxhall Corsa are being recalled. The 1.4 Turbo versions run to 2767 built between 2006 and 2014 and it’s to inspect and modify the vacuum pump relay box which can catch fire if water gets in, as highlighted in a BBC Watchdog report this week. Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has … [Read more...]
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Car sales edge up in October
UK new cars business saw modest growth in October, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 180,168 cars were driven off the UK's forecourts last month as registrations grew 1.4%. In Wales last month, figures record 6,011 registrations, a drop of just over 7%. However, when dealer registrations to boost incentives are factored into … [Read more...]
Welsh car supplier sector deserves UK Government backing
Wales’s automotive sector deserves similar treatment and UK Government support to that in the North East of Britain, says Welsh Government. Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure Ken Skates said, "The announcement that Nissan is to invest in Sunderland following guarantees given to the company by the UK Government is very positive news for the … [Read more...]
Cardiff road works for new bus lanes
Work on creating dedicated bus lanes in north Cardiff means Manor Way will be closed between 7.30pm and 5.30am for five evenings next week. Between 7 and 11 November, Manor Way A470 will be resurfaced between the Ty’n Y Parc Road junction and the Birchgrove/Merthyr Road junction. The road will be closed alternatively inbound or outbound and diversions … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 November
The Volkswagen Group board will today meet and decide on the future direction of the business. It comes after escalating costs in the wake of the car-maker’s diesel deception and advances in technology which could mean far fewer workers will be needed, infuriating German car workers and who could see work exported to other countries. Vauxhall has … [Read more...]
Fuel price rise hits eight-year high, for now
The price of petrol rose more in October than at any time since February 2013, with diesel rising at the fastest rate since May 2008, shows data from the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch survey. A combination of a weak pound since the UK’s EU referendum vote and rising oil prices have contributed to average petrol prices rising by 4.37p per litre from 112.34p on 2 … [Read more...]
WRGB does power of good but last time for VW
Wales Rally GB 2016 was the ‘best yet’ after tens of thousands of fans filled the forests to witness the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. But it is the last time we will see a Volkswagen in the winner's enclosure after the German manufacturer this week decided to walk away from the WRC at the end of this year and four championships. It … [Read more...]
Status quo shouldn’t rock the boat
Japanese car markers want to maintain the current business environment and the alleviation of the impact of any radical changes so that the UK remains an attractive destination for doing business, says leading automotive economist Prof Garel Rhys. The “alleviation” includes Government compensation for any tariff imposed on its vehicles exported to the EU … [Read more...]
Fleet managers need to plug-into EVs to cut costs, says Arval
A lack of knowledge about how to integrate plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles into choice lists is hampering their adoption by some fleets, says Arval. With choice lists typically based on factors such as estimated whole life costs, actual costs and CO2 output, these vehicles often do not fit directly into existing fleet structures, the company … [Read more...]
Driverless cars’ future questioned by Lords
The House of Lords will today begin its inquiry into driverless vehicles and their future on UK roads. The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will hear evidence from government officials and academics. The deployment of driverless vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles, on UK roads raises many questions from who would be legally … [Read more...]
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