An industry chief believes European car makers should be helped to develop small affordable city cars in a bid to radically shrink their carbon footprint.
The European Union and the UK have finalised a three year extension to trade rules, avoiding the imposition of a 10% tariff on new electric vehicles.
The European Commission is to investigate whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European Union vehicle producers against cheaper Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports.
New competition rules (and guidelines) governing supply and distribution agreements in the automotive sector, came into force in the UK and European Union on June 1, and the National Franchised Dealers Association has.pledged to continue to assess the possible scenarios affecting dealer and OEM relationships.
Cap HPI is working with car manufacturers to ensure that vehicle price data can be updated in its system promptly, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Vehicle manufacturers have called for “realism” after a EU legislators backed a plan on Wednesday to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 40% in 2030.
MEPs have called for new cars to come as standard with life-saving technologies including automated emergency braking and intelligent speed assistance.
The motor industry has called for the UK Government to take action to safeguard UK automotive interests and maintain economic stability.
Share prices of the UK’s publicly listed dealer groups dropped sharply this morning following news that the UK’s electorate voted to leave the European Union.
