Almost half of diesel drivers plan to buy another diesel car when they change vehicle, despite concerns over air pollution, a survey suggests. ComRes interviewed 918 diesel drivers for BBC Radio 5 live Afternoon Edition. Of those who currently drive a diesel car, nearly half (46%) say that they would buy one again. Of those… Continue reading Has threat of increased costs put off diesel drivers?
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UK car registrations plunge in March
Car registrations plunged in March, according to figures from industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Preliminary data shows the UK new car market shrank by 15.6% last month, compared with March 2017. Demand for diesel vehicles fell by 37%, but petrol car demand rose by 1%. However, March 2017 was a… Continue reading UK car registrations plunge in March
China plans 25% tariffs on US goods including cars
Beijing is to place 25% trade tariffs on a list of 106 US goods, including soybeans, cars, and orange juice. The retaliatory action comes after the US published a list of about 1,300 Chinese products it plans to hit with a 25% tariff. The White House said the proposed imports tariff was a response to… Continue reading China plans 25% tariffs on US goods including cars
VW to buy back cars hit by German city diesel bans
Volkswagen has said it will buy back new or nearly new diesel cars affected by diesel bans in German cities. A German court recently ruled that cities should be allowed to ban some diesel cars to reduce pollution. The scheme will only apply in Germany but, if diesel bans spread, VW may expand it outside… Continue reading VW to buy back cars hit by German city diesel bans
Renault shares jump after Nissan merger report
Shares in French car maker Renault have jumped 5.4% at the opening of trading after a report that it is in merger talks with Japanese car giant Nissan. Bloomberg reported that the companies are discussing becoming one entity with a single stock. The companies have been in a strategic alliance since 1999. Asked about the… Continue reading Renault shares jump after Nissan merger report
Uber self-driving crash: Footage shows moment before impact
Media playback is unsupported on your device Police have released two videos showing the moments leading up to a fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber car in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday. In the 14-second video, the autonomous vehicle is seen failing to slow down before hitting Elaine Herzberg, 49, who is walking her bike across… Continue reading Uber self-driving crash: Footage shows moment before impact
Uber halts self-driving car tests after death
Uber has said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all US cities after a fatal accident. A woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona. Uber said it was cooperating with local authorities in Arizona following the crash. The death comes a year after Uber took… Continue reading Uber halts self-driving car tests after death
GKN and Dana agree auto-engineering merger for $6.1bn
UK engineering giant GKN has agreed to merge part of its business with US company Dana, as it seeks to fend off a takeover bid from Melrose Industries. The merger will combine GKN’s Driveline division with US auto-engineer Dana in a deal worth $6.1bn (£4.4bn). It comes as Melrose has a £7.4bn offer on the… Continue reading GKN and Dana agree auto-engineering merger for $6.1bn
Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV
Jaguar has revealed the production version of its first all-electric SUV as luxury carmakers race to go green. The I-Pace can reach 60mph in 4.5 seconds and has a range of almost 300 miles on a fully charged battery. The vehicle is set to reach showrooms by July, potentially beating rival Audi’s all-electric e-tron that… Continue reading Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV
Dyson creates 300 new electric car jobs
Dyson is seeking an extra 300 engineers in a push to build its first electric car by 2020. Best known for its vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, the firm caused a stir when it announced plans for a battery powered vehicle. Dyson already has a 400-strong team working on the project and has doubled the… Continue reading Dyson creates 300 new electric car jobs