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Comments on SMMT September cars sales repor...
Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, comments: “Modest year-on-year growth for the UK car industry in September is disappointing, given the equally quiet start to autumn sales in 2018, caused by new regulations and
New car market declines in first nine month...
The UK new car market declined -2.5% in the first three quarters of the year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). September saw modest year-on-year growth following a
Deloitte Brexit automotive industry insight...
With the UK’s default to leave the EU without a deal, Deloitte has published a series of quick-read ‘Industry Insights’. These summarise the implications of a no-deal Brexit on each UK industry sector, including automotive. The
Fueling Commercial Vehicles of the Future
With commercial vehicle operators under more pressure than ever, they are faced with the day-to-day task of maximising profits, while ensuring they comply with current and future emission regulations. As a result, many operators are now
5 questions and answers about electric cars
What’s the difference between a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid? What is their range? Where can you recharge them? The electric car is the future star of the automotive sector. In fact, in the first six
Hyundai announces new hydrogen fuel cell tr...
Hyundai has revealed details of its next-generation Hyundai H2 XCIENT fuel cell electric truck. The reveal came as the company and its partners launched a joint venture to build a green hydrogen ecosystem complete with refuelling
Palletways earns RoSPA Silver Award for hea...
Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has received a prestigious RoSPA award in recognition of the health and safety practices at its national hub in Lichfield. The organisation achieved silver accreditation in
Electric cars: New Welsh homes ‘must ...
A committee of the Welsh Assembly, the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee, has recommended that all new housing estates built in Wales should have EV charging points. Their concern is that access to charging points could
Goodyear’s UltraGrip Performance+ outperf...
Prestigious German car magazine AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT1 has rated the new Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ as the best overall tire in its first winter tire test of the year. The tire also led the pack in terms
Peugeot launches all-new Partner Crew Van
Peugeot has extended the range of all-new Partner, hailed as International Van of the Year 2019, to include a Crew Van model, based on the Long Professional version. The all-new Partner Crew Van will add a
