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Mercedes/Bosch fully automated parking syst...

Dec 05, 2022Comments off

The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use, with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighting the Mercedes-Benz / Bosch automated

British van market down a fifth in October

Nov 07, 2022Comments off

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, with 22,386 of the latest vans joining Britain’s roads. Despite robust demand, registrations were at the lowest level for October since 2012,1 and some -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year average,2 as supply shortages continue to restrict global production

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EVs energise new car market

Nov 07, 2022Comments off

The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by more than a quarter (26.4%) to 134,344 units,

UK CV production up in best September since...

Oct 28, 2022Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to

The end of the road for the Ford Fiesta

Oct 27, 2022Comments off

Ford is set to axe production of its Fiesta after 46 years and 4.8 million sales, Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, shares the

Euro NCAP: Eight cars achieve top rating

Oct 14, 2022Comments off

Euro NCAP publishes the latest safety ratings for ten new cars with some impressive results. The EQE from Mercedes-EQ earns a maximum five-star rating and is also

The all-new BMW M2

Oct 13, 2022Comments off

The new BMW M2 builds on its formidable predecessor’s strengths to deliver an even greater driving experience, taking the formula of a classic high-performance sports

September marks one million EV milestone

Oct 06, 2022Comments off

The UK new car market recorded its second successive month of growth in September, with registrations rising 4.6%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers

First growth for British van market in 2022

Oct 06, 2022Comments off

Britain’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 10.8% to 34,950 units in September, one of the most popular months of the year for new

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches ID....

Sep 29, 2022Comments off

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched a range of near-production, new ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo concept vehicles at IAA Transportation 2022 last week, highlighting the