The future of Vauxhall is difficult to predict, said PSA boss Carlos Tavares at the Frankfurt motor show. He will announce a plan for the German sister company Opel in November, but told reporters that it’s harder to decide on a strategy for the UK arm with its Astra plant at Ellesmere Port and van plant in Luton because of the Brexit negotiations and … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 September
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...]
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 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...]
EVs offer cost savings for companies
Fleet managers looking to control their costs could turn to electric vehicles to deliver the savings they need, said Venson Automotive Solutions. According to the Department for Transport, electric vehicle running costs are as low as just two pence per mile. In addition, the Energy Saving Trust suggests that the new generation of plug-ins cost just £2-£3 … [Read more...]
Piston engines’ future narrows
In recent months Britain, France and India all have announced plans to gradually phase out gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, and other countries are heading in the same direction. The moves, which aim to curb air pollution and tailpipe emissions linked to global climate change, seem to signal a death knell for internal combustion engines … [Read more...]
Natural selection is a software question, says Chevin
When starting or growing a company fleet, vehicle selection is key – and there’s a lot to consider. From carrying capacity to build and engine type, fleet managers must select and procure the right vehicle for the job, and at an early stage it’s important to consider how these vehicles will be powered. Talking on the topic, Ashley Sowerby, Managing … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 August
The UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies will manage the National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), working in partnership with green energy software systems specialist Apetrel Systems and funded by the UK government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles. The upgrades to the NCR will help to ensure that the information on chargepoints in the … [Read more...]
Used electric vehicle best buys named
Consumer interest in electric vehicles is soaring. The market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads, a rise of 29.0%. Over 60,000 new AFVs have joined Britain’s roads so far this year with a 7% rise in used models. Chris Plumb from hpi said, “Interestingly it … [Read more...]
UK wins contract to build electric MINI
BMW will assemble the electric MINI in Oxford. The company announced production will begin in 2019 as a variant of the brand's core three-door model. Additional electrified models will be added when a next-generation vehicle architecture will steamline manufacturing. The Mini EV's electric drivetrain will be built at BMW's e-mobility facilities at … [Read more...]
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