Car sales in Europe will grow for the sixth year and be the highest in the last decade. VW leads from Renault and Ford, according to statistics analysed by Focus2Move and diesel is sliding while petrol is growing along with electric and hybrids. Academics and engineers are joining to trial pothole monitors in council, pubic service and taxis … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Captur GT TCe90
It’s always interesting to study numbers and in the case of the Renault Captur it adds up very well. Over the last few years it has become the best selling urban crossover model or compact suv with 1.5 million sold in 90 countries around the world. That’s impressive. In the UK it’s not been seen as the leader in its field but those who have … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 September
Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling about 227,000 models built in 2015 and 2016 after German safety authority found a problem with pretensioning software in airbags. There are concerns the faulty software may cause airbags to go-off without an accident being sensed, said German media. Germany is allocating $60Billion to boost electric car take … [Read more...]
Dishing the dirt on their car lives
Two thousand British drivers have dished the dirt on themselves. They have revealed what they have kept in their cars for up to 12 months before clearing out the mess, which means many are too red-faced to smile and carry a passenger. Whilst your car might sparkle on the outside, the inside often gets neglected – meaning those fast-food cartons and old … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Land Rover is planning three wheelbases under its forthcoming new Defender, being assembled alongside the Discovery in Slovakia and due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September. There will be 170 inch, 187 inch and 201 inch wheelbase versions offering five to eight seats with an SUV body-chassis but no pickup-style as in the previous … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 June
A recall has been ordered for Adam and Corsa models in Germany. Authorities believe 210,000 models may exceed NO2 levels in real world conditions across Europe and that’s likely to include thousands sold in the UK. There are hopes that FCA will be able to revive its bid for a deal with Renault, subject to Nissan support. The French Government would … [Read more...]
EV planning is improving, say dealers
There’s increasing retailer satisfaction levels with manufacturers’ approach to the electric vehicle sector, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association. Commenting on the results of the latest Electric Vehicle Dealer Attitude Survey, Ms Robinson went on to say the main objective of the survey is to understand retailers’ … [Read more...]
Tradelines 5 June
The next generation Land Rover Defender will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in early September. It is one of the car makers still pledged to the German motor show, despite 22 other makers missing it as they revisit their sales and marketing strategies, but the new Ford Puma SUV is expected to be their highlight at the event. The planned Fiat … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 May
Nissan is giving its blessing to the $35 billion (£27.7 billion) merger of Renault with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, according to the Nikkei newspaper. The plan raises difficult questions about how Nissan would fit into a radically changed alliance with Renault, its current partner Mitsubishi, and the FCA group and comes after FCA and PSA failed to progress … [Read more...]
FCA and Renault talk of merger
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles want to merge with Renault in a $35B deal which the French car maker is seriously considering. French and Italian Governments would have a say in the venture, which is likely to be based in the Netherlands for tax reasons, and which would bring synergies for both sides, reducing development costs and production, without major … [Read more...]
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