The average CO2 emissions for new cars fell by their biggest ever margin in 2009 according to the annual New [...]
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Record drop in CO2 output thanks to scrappage scheme
The average – CO2 output in the UK has fallen a record 8.9g/km to 149.8 g/km. The output of vehicles [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Snow joke as the weather decimates car sales events
Just when we thought it was safe to get life back to normal it decided to snow again. The forecourts [...]
Read the rest of this entry »2010 – Car business takes its medicine and moves on
This time last year MTI was talking about the so called “big 3” in Detroit and the US administration’s fight [...]
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VAT
As we know VAT will return to 17.5% as from 01 January 2010 and this will obviously impact on buyers [...]
UK government may abolish tax on company electric cars
The UK government is considering abolishing the tax on company-owned electric cars in a bid to stimulate the market for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The forgotten losers of the scrappage scheme
With older dirty cars being pulled off the road for good and the stimulation of the car market universally accepted [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The future looks less profitable for dealers
Unfortunately there are several factors which point towards car dealers experiencing a challenging time next year and we have already [...]
Read the rest of this entry »New ‘green’ tax plan for using the car
Drivers could be hit with a carbon tax to tackle global warming, according to Lord Smith, the former culture secretary [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Window of opportunity for car buyers
You know what? There is a distinct feeling in the trade that the current slowdown is but a mere blip. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars
A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Oil price hits new high for 2009
The price of oil has reached a new high for 2009, continuing its recent rise on the back of the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »PSA Peugeot Citroen turn to natural materials for car components
PSA Peugeot Citroen has started to use components made from natural materials – radiator caps and side mirror mountings that [...]
Read the rest of this entry »CO2 output falls thanks to scrappage scheme
Toyota is first manufacturer* to meet EU target figure.
Average new car CO2 fell by 5.5% in the first nine months [...]
The atmosphere’s electric as EV competition hots up
This year’s Frankfurt motor show was dominated by electric cars, and not just expensive concept ideas but production-ready cars with [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Decline in new car CO2 emissions
The widespread take-up of low-emission cars in fleets, and the impact of the scrappage scheme for private motorists, has seen [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Four by fortune favours the brave
As fuel prices rise steadily and the value of oil continues on an upward spiral as we climb out of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Holiday car rentals – the good, the bad and the ugly
My first memory of a holiday hire car was at the tender age of five when the family trip our [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Recession equals a 30 percent reduction in traffic congestion
A new report, by the AA and travel data firm Trafficmaster, shows there has been a reduction in traffic congestion [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Car makers may be going green but British motorists lag behind
Car makers are being forced to make significant cuts in their vehicles’ CO2 emissions, but some countries appear reluctant to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The 1000th article
If you check out our archives page you’ll see that this is MTIs 1000th article and it perhaps offers an [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Car makers use blue to get their green message accross
In the future all cars will have to be kind to the environment and meet increasingly stringent emission targets. Thankfully [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Volvo get Mayor to change his mind but what’s their car like?
Volvo has been successful in its challenge to The Mayor of London to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel [...]
Read the rest of this entry »London Mayor urged to look again at congestion charge policy
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson is being challenged by Volvo UK to review the basis of charging for the London [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Chinese government to block Hummer purchase
A Chinese firm’s bid to buy the gas-guzzling Hummer car brand will be blocked on environmental grounds, according to Chinese [...]
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