Aston Martin announced a limited series production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, the latest creation from its long-standing partnership with the prestigious Italian design-house Zagato. The Vanquish Zagato Concept was unveiled at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, Italy in May and with immense … [Read more...]
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Charities flagged for Nicky Grist Stages benefit
Local charities will benefit from a capacity 180 car field and increased spectators watching Britain’s top rally drivers on the Nicky Grist Stages 9-10 July. Each year the event raises money for three local charities. The revenue received from all the spectator car parking charges and rally programme sales are split evenly between the Tirabad Village … [Read more...]
Referendum implications for UK Automotive
The EU Referendum in Britain tomorrow is nothing more than a homage to guesswork. It must be made clear that the EEC/ EC/ EU is not an economics project. The goal of the founding fathers of the European movement was to maintain peace and to ensure, in their words, that there would never be a civil war in Europe again, and this was to be achieved by … [Read more...]
Big shake up for small cars in Europe
The small car market in Europe is facing a shake up. Volkswagen Group will stop producing more than 40 car models as part of a new strategy, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported. VW said last week it would invest billions of euros in electric cars, ride-hailing and automated driving to become a world leader in green transport by 2025 as it reshapes … [Read more...]
Fiat unveil pickup, new van and MB push deals
FIAT Professional has announced pricing and specification details of the new Fullback pickup ahead of its UK launch on 4 July. Engineered to meet the broad needs of business users – both professional and recreational - the new FIAT Professional Fullback offers the kind of flexibility and dependability its name suggests: A fundamental playing position … [Read more...]
Welsh hydrogen car begins UK tour
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates enjoyed a spin in a low carbon, hydrogen fuelled, car of the future that has been developed with around £2m of Welsh Government support. The Rasa is the first car of its kind in the world and was designed and built in Powys as part of a £3.5m project. It is the work of Llandrindod Wells based, Riversimple … [Read more...]
Cardiff bike hire scheme launches next spring
Cardiff will have a new bike hire scheme in spring next year, as the City Council maintains its pledge to make alternative forms of transport an attractive and viable option. Recent data shows that cycling in the city is on the increase and the City of Cardiff Council is committed to putting the infrastructure in place to help this to continue. An … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 June
The proposed public inquiry into the M4 relief road will outlined today. Various routes have been proposed to ease congestion through the Brynglas Tunnels, which are now closed overnight for essential maintenance, including a highly controversial preferred ‘Black Route” through Newport Docks and Marshfield on the Gwent Levels. Land Rover stopped people … [Read more...]
Nissan grow a new generation fuel-cell
Nissan is researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, with oxygen to produce electricity … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 June
The Welsh Automotive Forum and Northern Automotive Alliance supplier groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to more effectively work together for mutual benefit. The MoU acknowledges that the border between England and Wales isn’t a barrier for people and organisations doing business, and that from now on companies working in the automotive … [Read more...]
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