The eagerly awaited Autolink networking event organised by the Welsh Automotive Forum will be held on 27 September at Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith.
It brings together key suppliers and automotive component makers, potential investors and specialists with a session of presentations, opportunities to discuss ventures and see the latest products created for the industry.
Just 10% of a sample of more than 4,500 UK forecourts are charging a fair price for petrol and diesel, with the vast majority of these being independently owned sites rather than major fuel retailers, new RAC Fuel Watch analysis of Experian Catalist price data shows.*
The RAC believes that retailers should be charging nearer to 174p for a litre of unleaded to reflect wholesale prices over the last two weeks, well down on the current average of 188p – yet its analysis of data shows that only 157 petrol stations are selling a litre at between 170.9p and 179.9p.
Building on strong demand for its new EVs, Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026.
The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. Ford expects a compound annual growth rate for EVs to exceed 90% through 2026, more than double the forecasted global industry growth.
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has called for the next leader of the Conservative Party to transform the way energy is taxed, to make sure Net Zero energy sources are incentivised, and consumers’ bills are reduced.
ECA, which represents 3,000 Member businesses in the electrical and engineering services sector, has made three immediate proposals for the next Prime Minister: Transparency on the use of ‘green’ taxes from our fuel bills, to demonstrate fair investment in Net Zero infrastructure, Parity between gas and electricity taxes in fuel bills and in the longer term, moving incentives for low carbon energy into general taxation.
Europcar Mobility Group says one in three UK holidaymakers are planning summer breaks in the UK, to avoid the risk of cancelled flights or airport delays.
Of the 2,000 respondents, 26% have decided to stay in the UK to avoid being affected by the widely reported disruption and a further 10% have already changed their foreign holiday plans and will now stay in the UK and the cost and ease of travel are also quoted.
With the right software, some forward-thinking, and a new mindset, EVs can be as practical as combustion engine vehicles for both daily drivers and fleet managers.
The key to confidence, particularly in courier and delivery fleets, is actually better software, says Aidan McClean, founder of UFODRIVE, Europe’s biggest all-electric car hire company.
