With car thefts in the UK on the rise, one expert reveals just how easy it is to steal a high-end vehicle - and what every driver should know. In 2024, more than 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK, with the majority of thefts involving high-value, keyless entry vehicles. These numbers reflect a rising trend and a growing threat, as criminals exploit … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 June
On line and later on-site car dealer Cazoo collapsed with over £250M of debt just over 12 months ago and owed money to about 10,000 creditors, according to data at Companies House, Cardiff. The business was sold for £5M last year after filings showed it had been under financed and overstretched itself and was hit by the Covid-crisi and a change in market … [Read more...]
Toyota and Lexus owners most at risk of “cat-burglars”
Toyota Auris owners are being warned they’re most at risk of catalytic converter theft, according to research. The figures state that one in every 157 of these cars has the device taken - a higher ratio than any other model in the data. Drivers of this vehicle are now being warned to take extra precautions to keep it safe from thieves. The … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 April
More than 100,000 drivers in Wales have been caught over the 20mph speed limit since it was introduced in September 2023, according to new data. The latest data from GoSafe revealed 7,958 offences recorded in north Wales and 7,326 in mid and south Wales in August, while last month 4,950 offences were recorded in north Wales and 4,128 in mid and south Wales … [Read more...]
€458m fines for 15 car makers over scrappage cartel
The European Union has imposed fines totalling €458m on fifteen car manufacturers for participating in a cartel that affected the recycling of end-of-life vehicles. Volkswagen received the largest fine at €127.69m, followed by Stellantis including Opel at €99.5m, Renault-Nissan at €81.46m, and Ford at €41.46m. The EU also fined the European Automobiles … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
Dieselgate hearings listed for October in High Court
The largest ever class action in the UK was under consideration in High Court this week involving 1.5 million vehicle owners. New analysis shows 9.8 million diesel cars (Euro Standards 3-6) still on the road in the UK as of June 2024, with real world testing showing average NOₓ emissions far in excess of regulatory limits. These models emit 70,300 tonnes of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 February
A report in the Financial Times suggests that a Japanese group including a former Japanese prime minister is drawing up a plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan. Nissan is currently seeking a partner or strategic investor anchor after the recent collapse of merger discussions with Honda and the proposal is being led by former Tesla board member Hiromichi … [Read more...]
Makers hope to make REx king of the hybrid market, FleetCheck
News that some motor manufacturers are working on new range extender (REx) models could be a step towards potentially solving “tough” fleet electrification issues, says FleetCheck. Ford and Stellantis are among those reported to be developing REx versions of larger SUVs and pick-ups, having found full electric versions expensive to bring to market, and also … [Read more...]
BMW develop new electric drive technology
The BMW Group is presenting its next leap forward in the field of electric drive technology – and in the process ushering in a new era of all-electric driving. At the Tech Days event in Landshut, the company has provided some initial insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using the sixth generation … [Read more...]
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