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IMI: electrocution warnings ‘not scaremongering’
- January 18, 2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging government to step in to prevent unqualified mechanics risking their lives by working on electric vehicles. In the coming weeks the IMI will launch a campaign to persuade government to introduce regulations surrounding electric car servicing, arguing that mechanics without the proper training are putting their [...] -
Ford momentum to continue through 2016
- January 15, 2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Ford Motor has predicted 2016 results will emulate 2015’s record performance. It expects to register pre-tax profits of near $11bn for 2015, and says this year’s figures will be equal to or higher than that. As a sign of confidence, it’s issued an extra $1bn in dividends. Mark Fields, chief executive, said, ‘As we close out [...] -
BMW hits new heights
- January 14, 2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
BMW Group has recorded its best ever year in terms of unit sales. It sold a total of 2,247,485 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2015, setting a new sales record for a fifth consecutive year. Its 2015 figures represent a 6.1 per cent increase on 2014. Dr Ian Robertson, member of the board of [...] -
Ford: We’re on the white road
- January 14, 2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Ford is hoping to make a breakthrough in autonomous driving by testing vehicles on snow-covered roads. It argues that dry testing is one thing, but the parameters change significantly when the car’s sensors can’t see the road markings. Jim McBride, Ford technical leader for autonomous vehicles, said, ‘Weather isn’t perfect, and that’s why we’re testing [...] -
VW reports 2015 sales increase
- January 13, 2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
The Volkswagen Group sold more than 9.93m in 2015, despite being rocked by the emissions scandal in September. VW reported that 3.43m customers in Western Europe bought one of its cars, a rise of 4.8 per cent on 2014. Growth in Spain and Italy was particularly strong, although the instability in Russia contributed to a [...]