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ACI: Euro NCAP, five stars for VW, MIFA AND ZEEKR

The third generation of the VW Tiguan has made progress compared to previous models: a wide choice of engines available, all versions are equipped with the latest safety technologies, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), vehicle maintenance assistance lane and the system that monitors driver fatigue. Reaches the maximum rating: 5 stars. The MIFA 7,… Continue reading ACI: Euro NCAP, five stars for VW, MIFA AND ZEEKR

“thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

At today’s meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG approved the participation of the energy company EP Corporate Group (EPCG) in thyssenkrupp’s steel business. The decision was made with the second voting rights of the chairman of the supervisory board against the votes of the employee representatives. Jürgen Kerner and Tekin Nasikkol comment on this.… Continue reading “thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

Brits enjoy best ever EV choice with more than a hundred models now available

British motorists benefit from more EV choice than ever with 102 models now available as zero emission. Some EVs on sale with max range of 450 miles, more than three times the average distance drivers travel in a week. Manufacturer investment and innovation must be matched by other stakeholders as industry calls for fair taxes… Continue reading Brits enjoy best ever EV choice with more than a hundred models now available

ACI: #WeDriveIT – Made in Italy in pole position

05.17.2024 Guiding Italy into the future, through our excellences: these are the meaning and importance of #WeDriveIT – Made in Italy in pole position, the ACI campaign with the support of the ICE Agency – which aims to promote Made in Italy in the world, through content engaging ones that tell the international public about… Continue reading ACI: #WeDriveIT – Made in Italy in pole position

Britain’s buses need a timetable to arrive at Net Zero

UK’s bus market could be first vehicle sector to decarbonise, with more than four in 10 new single and double deckers now zero emission. National rollout currently uneven with almost half of all ZEV buses registered in 2023 going to London, despite the city accounting for fewer than one in six of the UK’s buses.… Continue reading Britain’s buses need a timetable to arrive at Net Zero

SMMT statement welcoming Automated Vehicles Act receiving Royal Assent

20 May 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: This is a watershed moment for UK automotive innovation and road safety in the UK. Self-driving vehicles will revolutionise our society, and this new law will help turn ambition into reality, putting the UK alongside a handful of other global markets that already have… Continue reading SMMT statement welcoming Automated Vehicles Act receiving Royal Assent

Britain’s bus market begins 2024 with green boost

UK’s rollout of new buses, coaches and minibuses accelerates in first quarter, surging 74.6%. Minibus demand more than doubles, while single and double decker uptake rises 33.6% and 70.0% respectively. Zero emission demand rises by 22.9%, boosting access to mass green mobility – but sensible derogation must come sooner to open up earlier adoption of… Continue reading Britain’s bus market begins 2024 with green boost