The European Union agreed on a compromise deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new EU automobiles from 2020.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
New Hampshire passes bill granting auto dealers more flexibility
Legislation giving local auto dealers greater flexibility in business dealings with auto manufacturers was signed into law Tuesday. Law prohibits automakers from requiring dealer facilities be improved more than once in 15 years.
Senate Bill 126, or the Auto Dealers Bill of Rights, had overwhelming support in both the House and Senate. The bill changes business practices between manufacturers and their dealers, giving local auto and construction and farm equipment dealers more flexibility to run their franchises. All other states have similar laws.
Volkswagen ponders extra Golf production for holidays
Volkswagen is looking for volunteers among its work force in Wolfsburg to build its Golf hatchback during next month’s three-week plant holiday to keep up with customer orders.
Additional production shifts could point to a gradually improving outlook for Europe’s mass market carmakers, after export-heavy luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz already plan to produce throughout the summer.
Ford launches young driver training programme
Ford is launching a free training scheme for young drivers in a bid to cut accident rates among motorists aged 17-24.
The scheme will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Automobile Association (AA).
Marmalade rewards its safest drivers
Car insurance company Marmalade, which specialises in telematics or “black box” based insurance for young drivers, has awarded three of its safest customers with a trip to the Isle of Wight aboard a Yacht.
Marmalade’s telematics system doesn’t impose a curfew, but monitors how drivers behave and awards a score, meaning lower insurance premiums for younger drivers. The three who were rewarded with the trip managed to score more than 99% while using the system.
