INEOS Automotive becomes part of a portfolio of 45 carmakers in the UK that have so far pledged their adherence to The Motor Ombudsman’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute best practice, and to going beyond the standards required by law with regards to the provision of new vehicles and new car warranties. The 4X4 maker’s accreditation under the Vehicle … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 July
Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places … [Read more...]
Tradelines 6 March
Car makers, component suppliers and the recycling industry across Europe have criticised proposed new legislation on dismantling. A planned EU law would require the complete recycling of vehicles down to the smallest component, such as a circuit board, but the opponents say this is unrealistic, impractical and would generate more carbon emissions than would … [Read more...]
Governments must support car makers supply chain
European automotive suppliers are making their supply chains more sustainable, but they face the challenge of financing these efforts from existing operations and industry sentiment is not very optimistic. Policymakers should take the necessary steps to provide support, but industry will also need to work harder to stay ahead. CLEPA’s research on … [Read more...]
