There are long term implications for the automotive industry and suppliers with the advent of driverless cars, says a new report by Moody’s Investors Service. The report entitled “Autonomous Vehicles Will Drive Change from Auto Manufacturing to Insurance”, looks at the potential impacts of autonomous driving in a number of areas. While the widespread … [Read more...]
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Drive to clean up London air could spread
New London Mayor Sadiq Khan is planning to get tough on older diesel vehicles in the capital. Just days after Khan took office, his office says there is likely to be a new £12.50 daily additional charge on top of the congestion charge, so some drivers could have to pay up to £24 per day to drive in London if they have high NOx emissions … [Read more...]
MB Citan gets dual clutch versions
Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced dual-clutch automatic transmission versions of the Citan. From June, selected Citan 112 variants will be available to order with the new 6G-DCT automatic transmission. Citan panel van and Tourer models with the 112 petrol engine can benefit from the double clutch transmission, which combines the comfort of a six-speed … [Read more...]
Trade lines 25 May
Welsh comedian and son of a car dealer Rob Brydon has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders 100th Annual Dinner. It will be held on Tuesday 29 November 2016 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London and ticket details are here: www.smmt.co.uk/annualdinner. Trade Centre Wales will open a new supercar … [Read more...]
VW Touareg gets new leader
Volkswagen is now offering the Touareg in its highest specification yet, as the new R-Line Plus trim sits at the pinnacle of the capacious and capable 4x4’s line-up. The Touareg R-Line Plus naturally uses the well-equipped R-Line as a starting point, and builds in valuable and stylish additions inside and out. Externally, the five-seat SUV’s … [Read more...]
Police patrols reducing on roads
Last year saw a further fall in the number of full-time roads policing officers tasked with enforcing motoring laws and keeping local and major highways in England and Wales safe, indicates new data says the RAC. Figures supplied in answer to a parliamentary question show1 there were 1,437 fewer dedicated roads policing officers outside London last year … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 May
Over-50s in Wales are most likely to resort to robo-cars, they have told insurer Rias. In a national poll, 52% of those questioned over 50 said they would resort to autonomous cars if it meant they maintained independence. As part of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Miura, Automobili Lamborghini sent two from its museum along the … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 May
Aston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato announced the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership. The Vanquish Zagato Concept made its global debut at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy over the weekend and is the fifth car to emerge from a collaboration that stretches back over … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Lexus RC 200t 2+2 Coupe
Originally designed as an RC concept coupe, such was the public and media reaction to it at various international motor shows that Lexus has now built it, but just a strictly limited number. The RC 2+2 coupe rear wheel drive is available in 300h form with a full hybrid 2.5-litre petrol/electric motor with 220bhp power output or a … [Read more...]
New Jaguar F-Pace delights and disappoints
The new Jaguar F-Pace is probably the most important car in the brand’s long history as no major premium brand executive car manufacturer can now afford not to offer such a vehicle. So Jaguar are following the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Bentley, Porsche and Maserati and not forgetting Jaguar’s partner Land Rover, in venturing into the fastest … [Read more...]
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