Action is needed from across government departments to reverse the trend of flat-lining road deaths, according to road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. And reducing these deaths would in turn offer a large saving to the public purse. The new report, Evaluating the costs of incidents from the public sector perspective, is the first attempt to update the … [Read more...]
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Sunday drive: Kia Niro Hybrid ‘First Edition’
Kia is coming of age with its new Niro petrol electric hybrid Crossover. It's already produced an electric car into its previous petrol and diesel line up but as global manufacturers are forced by legislation to constantly reduce the emissions of their passenger vehicles both by model and for their entire ranges overall, more and more cars are being … [Read more...]
Grid must charge resources for EVs
A innovation project has been launched to examine how the UK’s electricity network can prepare for the increase in electric vehicle ownership. The Smart EV project is today launching its Consultation on Managed EV Charging at the Low Carbon Networks Innovation Conference in Manchester. The Consultation invites stakeholder views to ultimately secure a … [Read more...]
Land Rover Classic tours begin
Land Rover Classic has opened its doors to the new Reborn Tour giving visitors the chance to experience the restoration of an early Land Rover live at the brand’s bespoke workshop and facility at Solihull – the ‘Home of the Legend’. The Reborn Tour and Driving Experience begins with refreshments and welcome from an experienced and knowledgeable Land Rover … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Mirai FCV
The future of motoring is on the road, here and now but in limited numbers. Very slowly and with little fanfare, the Toyota Mirai (meaning ‘the future’) has been introduced and is being sold to selected customers who can access hydrogen fuel. So far there are only about 20 Mirai models on UK roads and another 30 will come in 2017 but the … [Read more...]
V-Charge is next generation supercharger
A new generation of supercharger has been developed and independently tested to transform performance in small engines. A mule Ford 1.0-litre GTDI engine equipped with a Torotrak V-Charge system matched the performance of a 1.5-litre unit, with driveability improved. The system and test car will now be used in a programme of visits for test … [Read more...]
EV sales charge to over 500K this year
Europe will see more than half a million electric vehicles on its roads by the end of 2016, says a report by Transport & Environment (T&E) . In three years the EV fleet on European roads has risen from 100,000 to almost 200,000 by 2014, and almost doubled again last year and is on course to end the year at 600,000 at current rates of acquisition … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
The major route through West Wales will be closed this weekend. The A48 will close in both directions from the Nantycaws turning to Carmarthen from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 Monday for emergency work needed to repair a leaking kerosene spill from a national pipeline under the dual carriageway road and diversions will be signposted along the former A48 … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales moves closer to reality
The Circuit of Wales development is moving a step closer to reality. WheelsWithinWales understands promoters of the £370m project at Ebbw Vales have now raised additional private capital for the scheme which should meet Welsh Government requirements. Two previous bids for Welsh Government support to fund part of the project were rejected as falling … [Read more...]
Next growth area for PCPs will be tourers and motorhomes
Staycations or stay-at-home holidays in the UK are set for a boost with, for the first time, PCPs becoming widely available in the motorhome and touring caravan market. According to vehicle data provider Glass’s, the finance product, which has revolutionised the new car market in recent years, will make leisure vehicles much more affordable and … [Read more...]
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