Get an emissions sticker or risk a fine driving abroad this summer, warn the RAC. With UK travellers embarking on millions of trips by sea and Channel Tunnel this summer, the RAC is warning drivers taking their own cars abroad to be aware of local air quality regulations, and if needed buy the correct windscreen sticker before they go – or risk a nasty fine of up to €180 (£154). In France, the … [Read more...]
Lamborghinis making record prices despite lockdowns
Two of Automobili Lamborghini's most iconic historic cars have been auctioned at record prices. The models sold in RM-Sotheby's Paris auction were a 1971 Miura SV chassis number #4840 and a 1977 Countach LP 400 chassis #1120262. Both cars have had a troubled history, with several mechanical and aesthetic changes over the years. The brand’s top experts have recently restored them … [Read more...]
Laverbread Nouveau Enduro taste for adventure
A weekend rally traversing some great French driving roads, promoting Wales and its gastronomic products while also generating a record amount of money for a worthy charity, was the idea. On refection, there was nothing not to like about the 1984 Laverbread Nouveau Enduro. Born out of a fertile marketing alliance between Wales Tourist Board and Children’s charity … [Read more...]
First FIA Smart Driving Challenge awarded
Anders Lindström from Sweden won the inaugural FIA Smart Driving Challenge, a worldwide challenge that rewards smart, safe and eco-friendly skills at the wheel. The first season of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC) started earlier this year and was organised around 14 heats, each a week-long. During the heats, the regular motorists, who joined the challenge through their Motoring Club … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Frankfurt motor show boss quits
The head of Germany's auto-lobby group VDA, Bernhard Mattes, has unexpectedly resigned as its prestigious Frankfurt motor show opened to the public. Mattes will go at the end of the year after being in post only 12-months but it has been a very tough time for the German car industry and this year’s show saw over 30 brands including Toyota, PSA, Volvo and Ferrari ignore it, leading to the VDA … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 September
Vauxhall’s latest Astra 105ps 1.5D with its all-new powertrain was already 21 per cent more C02-efficient than the model that went before, but now new preliminary data shows further improvements to its emissions values. All new diesel Astras now produce lower C02 emissions than originally quoted with the 1.5D (105PS) engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox dropping to just 90g/km and as a result … [Read more...]
Paris bans polluting vehicles this week as ozone rises
Paris has been shut down to all but the cleanest vehicles due to rapidly rising ozone levels, reports GreenZones. The environmental service said this morning that the ban applies today and tomorrow. Vehicles with the Crit'Air badges 4 and 5 as well as all vehicles without a vignette may no longer enter. In addition, all vehicles over 3.5 t are not allowed to pass through! All information … [Read more...]
French cities impose ‘clean air’ vehicle charge
The RAC is advising UK motorists driving to France to be aware of a new vehicle emissions sticker system which has been introduced in Paris, Lyon and Grenoble to tackle pollution and which bans older cars altogether. The Crit’Air scheme, which came into force in Paris on Sunday 22 January, requires all vehicles – cars, lorries, motorbikes and buses – to display a windscreen sticker, or … [Read more...]