Classic cars are under threat from towns and cities imposing varying "clean air" zones. FIVA, the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles, is lobbying the European Parliament to recognise the threat to our cultural heritage. “While FIVA fully supports the move to a greener and more sustainable … [Read more...]
Van low-down guide from the experts
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and Cenex have published a new Low Emission Van Guide. It coincides with this week’s CV Show in Birmingham and the revised licensing for drivers of alternatively fuelled vans announced by the Dept for Transport. The number of vans licensed to operate in the UK has grown by a quarter in ten years to 4.1 million … [Read more...]
Driving choices are changing
More than 15 million Brits are planning to take measures to be more environmentally conscious in the year ahead with a shift in driving habits expected as the most popular move, according to an analysis by AA Cars. Around half of Brits are expected to take steps to be more eco-friendly in 2019, with many making changes to how they own and run cars; one in … [Read more...]
Future motoring needs variety of solutions, say Mazda
Meeting the needs of future motoring and drivers requires a variety of solutions, say Mazda. It will depend on the availability of power resources whether it is for petrol or diesel engines, hybrids, pure electric or hydrogen powered cars and other vehicles, Mazda UK PR director Graeme Fudge. Mazda is three years away from its centenary after starting … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
BMW is considering whether it needs to recall models in the UK after a million were found with potential fire risks in the US. There are two issues being investigated, one on 3 Series models and the other more widespread and affected models are being examined. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has answered the changing requirements of today’s car buyers with … [Read more...]
