Car buyers are turning their backs on diesel powered cars in favour of petrol models according to new research by respected UK magazine WhatCar.com. The changing mood among buyers is reflected in the latest ‘What Car? Intelligence Survey’ results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 British buyers would be likely or very likely to choose a petrol car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. With engine performance…
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South Korea suspends VW sales over emissions
South Korea has suspended sales of most Volkswagen models in a fresh blow to the German carmaker as it struggles to overcome the global repercussions of its emissions-test cheating scandal and rebuild its tattered image. The government revoked certification for 80 model variants of VW, Audi and Bentley vehicles, and fined Volkswagen €14.28m for allegedly forging documents on emissions or noise-level tests. The move could slam the brakes on sales for Europe’s biggest carmaker in…
Read MoreRegulation for written-off vehicles welcomed
The Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, is bringing new legislation to cabinet which will compel insurers to notify his Department of Category A and Category B write-offs. The changes will come in as part of an amendment to the Road Traffic Bill 2016.
Read MoreAuto industry reacts to European Commission’s decarbonisation strategy
“The automobile industry is fully committed to continue reducing CO2 emissions across all business segments, from passenger cars to trucks,” stated ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert. However, as this strategy puts all the emphasis on road transport, ACEA calls for a more balanced approach, addressing all modes of transport – including air, maritime and rail. Technology neutrality is key to supporting innovation and thus greater fuel-efficiency, so ACEA welcomes the fact that this principle is…
Read MoreInternational hauliers call for free trade access
Haulage companies based in Europe, along with UK-based operations with international and pan-European contracts, have called on the UK government to ensure tariff-free access and freedom to recruit non-British drivers in the wake of the country’s referendum on EU membership.
Read MoreAutomotive and telecoms sectors to launch EU project for connected and automated driving
Europe’s leading trade associations for the telecommunications and the automotive sectors announced today that they intend to launch a large-scale, pre-deployment project to test connected and automated driving at the EU level. The foundations of the project were outlined today at a meeting in Brussels, which was hosted by Günther H. Oettinger – European Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society. The main objective is to strengthen Europe’s leadership in connected and automated driving, by…
Read MoreCarEmissionsTestingFacts.eu: everything you need to know about emissions testing
The new CarEmissionsTestingFacts.eu website provides a fact-based overview on everything related to the testing of car emissions in Europe. Through various infographics, this online platform provides clear answers to the most common questions about emissions testing, with each explanation complemented by in-depth background information. Questions include: what emissions are, how they are measured (NEDC, WLTP and RDE) and the progress that has been made reducing them. Based on facts, this website also aims to inform…
Read MoreFirst emissions scandal law suit filed against VW in Germany
The first law suit against Volkswagen has been filed in Germany on behalf of hundreds of institutional funds seeking damages resulting from the emissions scandal. That’s right, the law suit is not coming from car owners or fleet managers but from institutional shareholders! It is reported to be the first of two law suits filed for shareholders said to have lost “hundreds of millions of euros” due to the loss of share value in the…
Read MoreTop of the stops – AEB makes an impact
Three new models recently launched by European manufacturers have been independently tested for safety by Euro NCAP. The Alfa Romeo Giulia, the SEAT Ateca and the VW Tiguan all reached five stars with safety equipment which is fitted as standard throughout the European Union. From the beginning of this year, Euro NCAP applied a ‘Dual Rating’ scheme where the default rating issued is based on standard safety equipment available throughout the range. Manufacturers may apply…
Read MoreGrowth in new car sales very positive across Europe
Figures published by ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), paint a very positive picture of the European new passenger car market. Registrations rose 16.0 pert cent in May, reaching 1,288,220 units. In May 2016, European passenger car registrations showed a double digit growth marking 33 consecutive months of growth. Year-to-date, the market grew by 9.9 per cent, totalling 6.4 million units. All largest European markets performed well: Italy (+27.3%), France (+22.3%) and Spain (+20.9%) experienced the…
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