Car makers have a tough fight on their hands over proposed clean air legislation across Europe. The French Government has confirmed it will exclude diesels from new legislation designed to allow vehicles into urban area so individual authorities will be able to penalise their owners for using them instead of low carbon or petrol models. This is seen as … [Read more...]
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Hover car could be closer than you think
The day of the science fiction hover-car could be around the corner. This summer a new Lexus takes flight, bringing the stuff of science fiction closer to real world fact. Lexus has worked with experts in super-conductive technology to create one of the most advanced Hoverboards the world has seen. The concept is the fourth project in its Amazing in … [Read more...]
Welsh girl wins car competition
One lucky Welsh girl has won a nearly new Vauxhall Corsa to replace her ageing car after entering a competition run by young driver telematics insurance experts ingenie. Knowing that many young drivers are running older, lower value and less safe cars – which often require expensive maintenance or repairs – ingenie encouraged its online community to … [Read more...]
Motorway patrol collar Welsh runaway
Lucky Lottie from Ynyslas near Aberystwyth is happier than a dog with two tails to be reunited with her family after Highways England traffic officers from Heston and Chievely were quickly on the scent to save her from an unexpected adventure in London. Lottie, a 2 ½ year old collie cross, had stopped off with her owner Aidan Hassan for the night at a … [Read more...]
Changing policy polarity could boost EV take up with families
Millions of second cars could be electric, AA president told electric car industry Sparking the electric vehicle revolution could be achieved by flipping current thinking and homing in on the family second car, Edmund King, the AA’s president, will argue at this week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership conference prior to the Battersea Formula E Grand Prix … [Read more...]
British buyers boost business
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal a steady growth in UK car manufacturing in May. Statistics show 119,338 cars built – a rise of 2.3% and a strong domestic market again played a significant part with a 13.3% increase outweighing a small dip in production for export, and the Sunderland-made Nissan Qashqai is … [Read more...]
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 250,000th electric vehicle: a white Renault ZOE sold to a French engineer. The Alliance reached the historic milestone 4 ½ years after the launch of the Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-market zero-emission vehicle. Ford Motor Credit Company has a new car‑share pilot that enables customers to rent out their … [Read more...]
Transport boost for North Wales
A new bridge over the Menai Straits and improvements along the North Wales coast road between Holyhead and Chester have been outlined by the Welsh Government. Transport Minister Mrs Edwina Hart has instructed detailed plans be drawn up for schemes to speed up travel, reduce congestion and improve the North East Wales road network, particularly to … [Read more...]
Kick-start and Government support vital for LCV programme
A new series of reports for the LowCVP says that the UK can develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver the low carbon fuels of the future but that strong coordination is needed between key actors. Initial public support will also often be needed to enable investment in the necessary infrastructure to be kick-started. The research, by consultants … [Read more...]
Newslines
To celebrate the launch of the all-new MX-5 later this summer, Mazda is offering a selection of special finance offers that run to to the end of September. It’s available from £18,495 and launches with a range of finance options to suit every customer with 0% APR representative with a minimum 50% deposit on Mazda Conditional Sale of 12, 24 or 36 months, to … [Read more...]
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