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EU emissions testing to get stricter
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Emissions testing in the European Union is to get stricter after the recent Volkswagen scandal. It should mean that motorists buying a car fuelled by diesel will get greater peace of mind that their car meets environmental standards and is not excessively polluting the air. EU officials say the new tests will [...] -
Alternative fuel vehicle registrations up 19%
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In the third quarter of 2015, the total number of alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU increased (+13.4%), reaching 127,661 units. Of these, electric vehicle (EV) registrations showed a substantial increase (+62.2%), rising from 17,488 units in Q3 2014 to 28,360 units in Q3 2015. Demand for new hybrid [...] -
VWgate – what does it mean?
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass's give us his views on the automotive vehicle trends for November: In the grand scheme of things it is rare that any industry experiences a debacle of the scale that now faces the Volkswagen Group. What is surprising to so many around the globe is that, as the world's [...] -
Repair values climb 51% in NI
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Northern Ireland’s automotive trade can take advantage of a potential revenue opportunity as vehicles become increasingly complex, a study by Accident Exchange has shown. Its investigation showed the average cost to repair a car rose by a surprising 51% in just 12 months. Figures indicate that on average [...] -
Go Ultra Low presents latest ULEVs
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
From plug-in hybrids to zero-emission electric and hydrogen cars, Go Ultra Low will present the very latest ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) at the Regent Street Motor Show this Saturday (31 October). Visitors can experience some of the lowest emitting, most fuel-efficient models available today and discover for [...] -
IPT increase will cost drivers £386m
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Next week’s increase in insurance premium tax from 6% to 9.5% is due to cost motorists an extra £386m a year, taking their insurance tax contribution to over £1bn for the first time. RAC analysis of industry figures reveals that the tax hike – which comes into effect on Sunday (1 November 2015) – is yet [...] -
Texting and walking is a huge risk
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Ford has commissioned a survey of 10,000 people across Europe to measure the issue of distracted pedestrians – including those crossing the road where there is no official crossing. According to official data, more than 85,000 pedestrians lost their lives on European roads between 2003 and 2013, which recognises [...] -
Matthias Müller unveils VW’s next steps
- 28/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Matthias Müller, chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen, has announced the five key steps to realign the Group. ‘We have to look beyond the current situation and create the conditions for Volkswagen’s successful further development,’ said Müller in Wolfsburg. He presented a five point plan that [...] -
Thatcham drive standards in cyber security
- 28/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Establishing standards to promote consumer confidence around vehicle cyber security is high on the agenda for Thatcham Research, as the British insurers’ research centre turns attentions to combatting future car crime as the newest members of the Cyber Security Consortium for Connected Vehicles (CCV). Connected [...] -
Autoglym receives charity award
- 28/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Autoglym has been honoured with a special award for the work it does to support firefighters across the UK. The firm has been named the 2015 Corporate Supporter of the Year at the Fire Fighters Charity’s Spirit of Fire Awards. Liverpool Football Club was amongst the businesses shortlisted for the [...]