TyreSafe, the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of tyre safety, has launched its flagship Young Driver Campaign warning that just two illegal tyres could cost new drivers their licence. A nationwide road safety operation targeting young drivers from 22 September to 5 October explains driving with unsafe or illegal tyres carries fines of up to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Leapmotor T03
The UK new car market is buzzing with electric models at high prices, so it’s worth taking a look at one of the cheapest - the Leapmotor T03. A Stellantis joint venture with the Chinese company, the car is made in Poland on lines previously producing the Fiat 500, another Stellantis brand, and the Leapmotor models are sold through the more familiar … [Read more...]
Car makers call for help over smaller models
Europe's car makers want new rules created to favour small cars being manufactured as the industry struggles to sell more expensive bigger models. Renault CEO Luca de Meo and Stellantis chairman John Elkann have urged the European Union to implement more favourable rules for small cars as the declining profitability of these cars could lead to plant … [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 18 March
After announcing the closure of its Luton van assembly plant, Stellantis has confirmed a new electric light van will be built at several European plants. Stellantis Pro One, a division of Stellantis commercial vehicles, has signed an agreement with IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group, to supply two all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for the European … [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...]
Tradelines 19 February
Stellantis will manufacture dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles at its Termoli plant in Southern Italy, Reuters has reported. The Termoli facility currently produces engines and has been earmarked by Stellantis-led battery cell joint venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC), which includes partners TotalEnergies and Mercedes but the final go-ahead … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Divorce papers, alongside a wedding album and ring, were left behind in a car sold last year in Merthyr Tydfil, it's revealed. Alongside divorce memorabilia, a microwave was also forgotten by a customer from another car buying branch in Tonypandy in 2024 while other items include a Grandma, a pet’s ashes, prescription drugs, hay bales and Holy Water, all … [Read more...]
Industry’s cautious welcome to EV mandate change
The British automotive industry has welcomed the expected change in plans for the Government's zero emissions mandate. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission … [Read more...]
Tavares quites Stellantis in shock move
The automotive industry has been rocked by the sudden resignation of Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares after ‘different views’ emerged between him and the board. The car maker – which runs Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler and DS – said Tavares had stepped down with immediate effect on Sunday and an interim boss will head the massive … [Read more...]
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