A more advanced and technically refined Ford Mustang for Europe has been unveiled. It features enhanced 450PS 5.0V8 engine with 10-speed automatic, revised suspension, safety systems and improved equipment but it will be at least six months before the new series hits European roads. PSA will share its EV knowledge and experience with newly acquired … [Read more...]
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Car makers not properly promoting EVs – claim
A small range, scarcity in showrooms and modest marketing is holding back EVs, a new report by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. There are just 20 battery electric vehicles on sale in Europe compared to 417 conventionally fuelled petrol and diesel. T&E research has found that even many of these models are simply not available for … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 September
Suzuki and Mazda are the latest brands to offer scrappage scheme discounts. Suzuki is offering up to £2,000 on selected models against pre-2010 cars before the end of this month and Mazda is giving up to £5,000 on chosen models before the end of this year. The haulage and logistics sector could be very badly hit by any proposed new immigration rules, … [Read more...]
TVR Griffith unveiled before Welsh production begins
The new 200mph TVR Griffith was unveiled today, a year before it is due to roll off a new production line in South Wales. TVR chose the Goodwood Revival meeting to show their 5.0V8 prototype two-seater designed by former McLaren engineer Gordon Murray and incorporating F1 type ground effect technology to aid grip and handling. Last year, the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 6 September
The Welsh Automotive Forum has a new operations’ manager. Mr Robert O’Neil has worked in the automotive sector over 20 years, working at Robert Bosch Automotive in the UK as well as serving a four-year international assignment in Austria. More recently, he was with Tenneco in Merthyr Tydfil. Rob has extensive experience in plant logistics and will be a … [Read more...]
Wales’ new-car sales among UK worst
The brakes are still going on Britain’s new car sales. Figures from the SMMT car-makers’ body today show the fifth consecutive month for a decline but August has always been a slow month as buyers hold off for the new plate and registrations of 67-plate models will provide a better indicator of the overall market. Registrations dropped 6.4 … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 September
Ferrari will mark its 70th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind LaFerrari Aperta auction to benefit the charity Save the Children. The auction will take place on Saturday 9 September during the “Leggenda e Passione” sale organized with RM Sotheby’s on Ferrari’s Fiorano track before a specially invited audience of Ferrari clients. The Welsh Government may … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 September
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is the latest to offer up to £5,300 off a new model bought before the end of this month against a pre-2010 diesel or petrol model put in for scrapping. There are 13 models in the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep ranges which can be purchased under the deal. Volvo and London Taxi Company owner Geely of China is reportedly close to … [Read more...]
Petrol to cost more than diesel very soon, says RAC
The RAC is warning to drivers to expect a hike in unleaded petrol prices on the forecourt in the coming days. It’s largely a result of Storm Harvey in the southern United States which has knocked out production sites and led to a global shortage. The price of a litre of petrol could rise by up to 4p per litre, which would take the average price of the … [Read more...]
Tougher tests begin for car emissions
More stringent “real world” emissions tests come into force today. The new laboratory test, called Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure, will introduce much more realistic testing conditions for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions than the previous, out-dated lab test. The WLTP will provide a more accurate basis for measuring a … [Read more...]
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