Three into two will go, says Ford. It is investigating an new engine management approach by the company that could be a key to helping make the award-winning three-cylinder 1.0‑litre EcoBoost engine even more fuel efficient. On-road tests using a working prototype showed fuel efficiency improvements of up to six per cent after engineers conducted an … [Read more...]
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New car sales slipped last month in Wales
Car sales in Wales fell by over 5% last month. Overall UK new-car registrations in May rose by 2.4 percent year-on-year to 198,706 vehicles, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.The SMMT said the increase meant sales were up by 5.7 percent in the first five months of the year. Registrations in the January-May period had been boosted by a … [Read more...]
Spy on the highway begins patrols in Cardiff
Motorists in Cardiff who park illegally and ignore traffic regulations are to be targeted by an enforcement car run by the City of Cardiff Council. The car fitted with a rooftop CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology will be patrolling the streets of the capital 7 days a week between 7am and 10pm. Specific emphasis will be placed on … [Read more...]
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The number of breath tests carried out in June was almost twice that of the annual average and that trend looks to continue. Direct Line car insurance says June has continually been one of the peak months for roadside breath testing since 2008 and typically police carry out twice the number of average monthly tests, peaking at over 108,000. The UK’s … [Read more...]
Parents want tougher controls on young drivers
Insurers pushing for the government to introduce measures to reduce death and injury amongst young drivers have received backing from the parents of 16-24 year olds according to research carried out by Allianz. This data supports the argument that change is needed, as statistics show that car crashes are the biggest cause of accidental death among young … [Read more...]
Search underway for next great auto-innovators
Car-makers have started this year’s search for the next generation of automotive industry innovators, announcing applications for the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2015 now open. Supported by SMMT, the Next Generation Award throws down the gauntlet to those looking to pursue a career in the thriving automotive sector. The prize is unique, with … [Read more...]
Holistic approach to further emissions cuts
As the EU prepares for tough negotiations on reducing CO2 emissions from cars post-2020, industry lobbyists, green campaigners and the European Commission alike seem to agree on one thing: deeper emission cuts from road transport will require a more “holistic” approach. Just what “holistic” means is still subject to discussion, however. On 18 June, the … [Read more...]
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DS Automobiles, the youngest brand in PSA/Peugeot-Citroen’s stable, has defended the high number of cars it sells through so-called self registrations, a practice that hurts profitability. The tactic is helping to boost awareness for the upscale marque among potential buyers, DS CEO Yves Bonnefont told media. The global EV Charger (EVC) market is … [Read more...]
Driving test hits 80 today
Today is the 80th anniversary of the compulsory driving test. The driving test became compulsory in the UK on 1 June 1935, although tests started being conducted on a voluntary basis a few months earlier and the first ‘pass’ was in March of that year. But, time hasn’t made it any easier to pass. BSM, which launched in 1910, helped the government … [Read more...]
Car sharing gets Ford backing in roll-out
Ford will open its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service to the public. The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. The project started as one of more than 25 experiments that form Ford Smart Mobility, Ford’s plan to use technology and innovation to take … [Read more...]
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