The map of Spain’s most dangerous roads improves, although there is still a very high percentage of kilometers with high or very high risk. In 2018, 12.2% of the kilometers of Spanish roads were considered as black or red dots when presenting a very high or high risk, respectively, of traffic accidents, according to theEuroRap… Continue reading The dangerous road map improves but represents 12% of kilometers
Author: Faconauto Official News
November leaves its mark on Spanish vehicle factories
November has been a tough month for the production of vehicles in Spain, which has fallen by 13.7% in November compared to the same month of the previous year, a decline that accounts for a production of 0.03% less vehicles than in the eleven first months of 2017. On the other hand, with regard to… Continue reading November leaves its mark on Spanish vehicle factories
Toyota will not manufacture more diesel passenger cars in Spain as of 2019
As reported by the company itself Toyota, the end of diesel in your cars is imminent. The manufacturer experienced a sharp drop in sales of its diesel vehicles during 2017, one of the reasons why it will stop offering this type of cars from the year 2019 in Spain, while demonstrating its commitment to the… Continue reading Toyota will not manufacture more diesel passenger cars in Spain as of 2019
UGT believes that Spain is not prepared to lead the change to sustainable mobility
Statements by UGT Secretary General, Pepe Álvarez, collected from the Public Mirror Program by Europa Press, refuted the union’s position on the initiative to transition to sustainable mobility by pointing out that Spain is not the right country to lead the change, “a country which exports 80% of the cars it produces “. The secretary… Continue reading UGT believes that Spain is not prepared to lead the change to sustainable mobility
BEI will finance MotorK with an amount of 30 million euros
MotorK , the digital company dedicated to the automotive distribution industry, has managed to finance 30 million euros, as reported by the company itself, which ensures that it will invest in research, development and innovation (R + D + i) a whopping 75 million. EIB (European Investment Bank) will be the one that will support… Continue reading BEI will finance MotorK with an amount of 30 million euros
Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Spain has been reinforced this week its role as a world power as a producer of vehicles. In recent days the Vigo and Figueruelas factories have been awarded the production of five new models, including the popular Opel Corsa and its new electric version, which will be built in the Aragonese factory from 2020. Both… Continue reading Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Average CO2 emissions grow 1.8% so far this year
The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars sold in Spain stood at 117 grams per kilometer traveled so far this year, representing an increase of 1.8% compared to the average of the same period of the year. last year, according to data from the consultancy MSI for the dealers’ management, Faconauto. In this… Continue reading Average CO2 emissions grow 1.8% so far this year
UGT denounces the destruction of 35,000 jobs due to the diesel crisis
The diesel crisis and the new WLTP emissions test have taken almost 35,000 jobs ahead in the whole of the automotive industry in Spain, as reported by the Federation of Industry of UGT (UGT FICA). The union urges the government to protect the sector to prevent further destruction of employment. This is the first quantification… Continue reading UGT denounces the destruction of 35,000 jobs due to the diesel crisis
The WLTP boosts sales in Europe by 27% in August
Auto sales in Europe rose 27% in August, as manufacturers liquidated their stocks before the arrival of the WLTP, according to LMC Automotive. Enrollments went to 1.02 million, compared to 802,000 the previous year, the consultancy said on Wednesday. Their numbers are based on national data and estimates for some smaller markets. The new WLTP… Continue reading The WLTP boosts sales in Europe by 27% in August
Confusion among British dealers by the WLTP
The WLTP, which goes into effect on September 1, is causing widespread confusion among UK dealers. That is the conclusion of a study carried out by Motor Trader in partnership with Manheim, which reveals that only a few weeks before the implementation of September 1, more than a third of dealers (35%) do not know… Continue reading Confusion among British dealers by the WLTP