The UK's decision to Brexit probably won't materially start to affect the UK used car market until the fourth quarter of 2016, say Glass's. The motor industry data market leader is forecasting that it will take at least this long for the initial impact of Brexit to start to make itself felt. The summer break, which usually signals a quieter period in the … [Read more...]
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Business drivers give blessing to autonomous cars
Research suggests that 43% of UK businesses believe their drivers will accept using autonomous cars. Also, findings by vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval shows that 38% believe that autonomous cars will have a positive impact on existing road safety issues. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Consultancy at Arval, said, “Clearly, … [Read more...]
Trade lines 13 July
The UK Government has started talks to resolve legal issues surrounding autonomous cars. Changes to the law and advice on driving as well as insurance requirements will be discussed so the system can be introduced by 2020. Romania says it’s talking to two un-named car makers to establish assembly plants in the country. Ford and Dacia are already … [Read more...]
Pump prices must fall, say RAC
The RAC is urging retailers to cut the forecourt price of petrol to reflect the falling price of unleaded fuel on the wholesale market. The price of oil is currently the biggest factor affecting the price UK drivers pay at the pumps, and a barrel of Brent crude oil ended both Monday and last Friday under $45 – the first time it has dropped to this point … [Read more...]
Lights go on for Circuit of Wales
The future of the proposed £375 Million Circuit of Wales will probably be decided tomorrow. The Welsh Government is expected to announce if it will underwrite a substantial part of the project it said in April it couldn’t support in its entirety. Then it left the door adjar for further talks over revised funding and the developers put a new package … [Read more...]
Killer drivers face proposed manslaughter charge
A study to mark the launch of Brake’s new “Roads to justice” campaign shows there is huge support for strengthening both the charges and sentences faced by criminal drivers. About 91% of people questioned agreed that if someone causes a fatal crash when they get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs, they should be charged with manslaughter. … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 July
An Italian environmental group has tested a revised Audi Q5 after retuning to cut CO2 and claims the change has increased NOx. The VW Group depends on passing new emissions tests to avoid compensation claims and penalties in Europe and a Spanish court last week said the car maker must answer cheating charges, and a Californian court has increased … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 3008 Crossover
The original Peugeot 3008 Crossover was launched in 2009 and updated at the end of 2013 but remains a golden oldie. Its main competitor was originally the Nissan Qashqai, still the best seller in the sector, but now there are notable others such as the new Kia Sportage, the Hyundai Tucson, Suzuki Vitara, Honda HR-V, Renault Kadjar, Skoda Yeti, VW Tiguan, … [Read more...]
Audi A3 gets mid-life refresh
The Audi A3 family of three door Hatchbacks, five door Sportback, four door Saloon and the two door Cabriolet soft-top have received a mid-life refresh. These refreshed and ready to go third generation A3s adopt the brand’s latest styling changes, have new or improved engines, increased standard equipment levels and the latest driving support and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: DS3 Cabrio Prestige
Voting and surveys are all the rage these days, so lets have one for the DS3 Cabrio. Does soft-top or hardtop move you? Ok, how about a sort of between-Brexit model we’ll call a Cabrio. DS parent Citroen has always taken a walk along the wild side with its models and styling in a French left-bank sort of way, so the DS3 Cabrio is entirely … [Read more...]
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