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Alternative fuel vehicle registrations up 19%

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 […]

Go Ultra Low presents latest ULEVs

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 […]

Overview of the Tokyo Motor Show

Paul Newton, director, world markets research for IHS Automotive: The 44th Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press today (28 October), with leading Japanese and global automakers showcasing next-generation green […]

Number of tax-exempt cars to drop

It has been estimated that the number of tax-exempt cars will be slashed from around 445 to 13 in 18 months’ time under new car tax plans. This means that […]

Nissan reveal IDS concept at Tokyo

Today at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, Nissan unveiled a concept vehicle that is said to embody the firm’s vision of the future of autonomous driving and zero emission EVs: […]

IMI calls for re-skilling

IMI chief, Steve Nash has issued a stark warning to government of a critical skills shortage amongst vehicle technicians and call for action to help reskill steel workers. At an […]

Toyota recalls 6.5 million cars

Japanese carmaker Toyota has said it will recall 6.5 million vehicles worldwide over a faulty window switch. The power switch could potentially short-circuit, causing parts to overheat and could lead […]

Ford improves adhesives through nature

Ford will chart new territory as it seeks to create adhesive innovations inspired by the gecko. Working alongside Procter & Gamble, both companies will share biomimicry research findings in the search […]

MP’s unaware of lack of regulation

New research commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals that nearly one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on […]

Volvo unveils global electrification strategy

Volvo has announced one of the automotive industry’s most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range […]

Autonomous Tesla has arrived

Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles, enabling the cars to have an ‘autopilot’ mode. While not fully autonomous, the new software update allows the Model S and […]

Unprecedented surge for ultra-low emissions

Latest new car registration data highlights a boom in demand for plug-in cars as motorists tune in to the cost-saving benefits of ultra-low emission motoring according to Go Ultra Low. […]