Banning heavy lorries from urban areas might make pollution worse, claim analysts. Whilst the recent success of international governments in agreeing targets to limit global warming must be applauded, calls to ban heavy lorries in city centres could see pollution increase eightfold, says automotive industry expert, cap. Society’s demand for material … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: X-files reopened with BMW
X-marks the spot for BMW UK sales successes. The SUV series begins with the X1 and since its launch in 2009 over 40,000 have been sold in Britain. Last autumn the second series was announced and first orders are now trickling through. The new X1 runs to five models from about £31,225 to £36,060 with a choice of three diesels – 1.8 150, 2.0 190 or 2.5 … [Read more...]
VW refuse EU owners compensation, Germany annoyed
Volkswagen says it will not compensate European owners over the diesel-gate scandal, so defying a demand from the EU industry commissioner. Volkswagen said there were no grounds to replicate in Europe a compensation program it plans for US. Volkswagen said it was paying compensation in North America because it had yet to agree with local regulators how … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 January
Vale of Glamorgan Council is the most negligent in Wales. It has paid out over £1.1M to claimants for injuries and losses including motor claims for damages, a fifth of the total for Welsh councils of £5.4M which includes vehicle damages amounting to £2.37M. Transport Minister Edwina Hart has launched a consultation on extending Blue Badge eligibility … [Read more...]
British vehicle plants break production records
British manufacturers made more cars in 2015 than any year since 2005 when 1,595,697 vehicles were produced. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production increased 3.9% on 2014, with output at 1,587,677 overtaking pre-recession levels for the first time. It was also a good year for commercial vehicles built in … [Read more...]
Politicians and car makers hot air over emissions
A proposal to veto a draft decision to raise diesel car emission limits for nitrogen oxides by up to 110% when the Real Driving Emissions test procedure is introduced was discussed by MEPs and internal market Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska. It will be put to the vote at the next plenary session. Parliament’s Environment Committee argues that MEPs … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon is now available to order in the UK, priced from £35,935 OTR, ahead of first deliveries in May. Two trim levels are available, SE and AMG Line, and two engines, the E 220 d and E 350 d with the E 220 d SE, priced from £35,935, with the E 220 d AMG Line from £38,430 while the E 350 d SE starts at £44,930, and the E 350 … [Read more...]
Sara shines with GoldStars award
The BWRDC 2016 Elite GoldStars Award was presented to V-Ex Sponsored rally driver Sara Williams by former Williams F1 test driver Susie Wolff. The award is designed to provide recognition and mentoring for talented female drivers, something Susie has benefitted from earlier in her career. The award was made on Susie’s Dare 2 Be Different (D2BD) stand … [Read more...]
Automechanika is shaping up to be UK industry success
SMMT will host an aftermarket-focused conference and networking event on Thursday 9 June as part of its programme of activities at Automechanika Birmingham 2016. The SMMT Aftermarket Forum will be open to senior delegates from the independent component supply and workshop network, offering insight and potential new business opportunities. Through … [Read more...]
Active travel remains in slow lane, say critics
The charity for everyday walking, Living Streets Cymru, will today be giving evidence at the Business and Enterprise Committee, calling on the Welsh Government to do more to promote active travel. Points for debate include Welsh Government leadership on active travel, a lack of promotion of active travel in workplaces and community groups and the need for … [Read more...]
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