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SMMT statement: emissions testing
“The UK automotive industry understands the concerns consumers may have following the actions of one manufacturer in regard to emissions testing and the subsequent decision to recall a large number of its cars. This is, however,
Roadwork ban will save time and money for o...
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a new Government ban on long stretches of roadworks on motorways could reduce delays and cut costs for HGV operators. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has told Highways England to introduce
BVRLA comment on VW emissions announcement
The BVRLA has responded to Volkswagen’s announcement that 11 million diesel engines worldwide have software discrepancies that could lead to a deviation between their ‘official’ and real-world emissions. BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney said: “We look
GEM offers safety tips to help blue light v...
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist today renews its support for the work done by our emergency services, with a reminder for motorists on how to stay safe and legal when making room for
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivers 285...
Up to the end of August 2015, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 285,000 urban delivery vans, transport vehicles and pickups to customers globally. Sales of the brand are at a similar level as last year (January to
All-new Astra in Vauxhall showrooms from Oc...
The new Astra is now on sale, with first cars arriving in Vauxhall showrooms this October after its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. One of the UK’s top-selling and best-loved cars, Astra is a
Lombard to sponsor SMMT’s 2015 annual...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce Lombard, the UK’s largest provider of asset finance for business, as sponsor of its Annual Dinner taking place on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at
GEM supports smoking ban in cars carrying c...
Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist offers its full support for the forthcoming ban on smoking in cars carrying children. Smoking in private vehicles when someone under 18 is present will be illegal
IAM finds reductions in killed & serio...
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has obtained a breakdown of figures showing the numbers of people killed and seriously injured on roads in England and Wales for the last full year by police force area
The new BMW X1
BMW’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle, the X1, has been a huge success since its launch in 2009. More than 730,000 were sold globally of that first generation with nearly 40,000 new owners of X1 in the
