Big traffic light - 27 November 2023

NISSAN TO INVEST FURTHER IN SUNDERLAND PLANT

Nissan is investing a further £2 billion in their Sunderland facilities, with the confirmation that the next generation Qashqai and Juke, both to be electric only, will be built alongside the Leaf. If you wish to learn more, click this Autocar link here.

HYUNDAI BRINGS GENESIS OPERATION IN HOUSE

Hyundai UK is brining the administrative operations of the Genesis brand, in-house from early 2024. On top of this, there will be a move away from an online only presence with some showrooms being utilised. More can be read on this by clicking through on this Autocar link here.

JLR UPGRADES SECURITY ON OLDER MODELS

Older models from the Range Rover brand are being retrofitted with improved security, after a flaw has been exploited by thieves for several years. JLR has spent £10 million in fixing the issue and updating customer cars. Click here to find out more, from Autocar.

TOYOTA HILUX ADVERT BANNED

A Toyota Hilux advert that showed off the capabilities of the four-wheel drive pick up has been banned for being socially irresponsible, in the eyes of the Advertising Standards Agency. Watch out car makers, do not show your vehicles doing what they were designed for. Click this link to the AMOnline article, to find out more and also see a video showing you what is now deemed socially irresponsible.

PARIS TO VOTE ON WEIGHT BASED PARKING CHARGES

The Mayor of Paris has announced that Paris citizens will be given the opportunity to vote on basing parking charges on the weight of cars. Any internal combustion engined car over 1.6 tons or EVs over 2 tons, will be charged extra if the plans are approved. To find out more, click this electrive article link here.

INDUCTION CHARGING POSITIONING STANDARD AGREED

SAE International, the global standards organisation equivalent to BSi, has agreed upon an induction charge aliment standard, based on the Mahle solution. The German based company calls their system DIPS, Differential Inductive Positioning System. More can be read on this, by clicking this electrive link here.

If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST NEW NEW CAR NEWS - Peugeot e-3008

Peugeot has revealed their next generation 3008, whilst being an EV which is to be expected they have, unfortunately for fans of the current generation, decided to make it a coupe SUV. Brave move cutting off a huge chunk of your existing customer base by making it less practical and attractive to families. Click this Autocar link to find out more.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric

If you do need a practical electric vehicle, then Vauxhall may have the car for you in the form of the...

NISSAN TO INVEST FURTHER IN SUNDERLAND PLANT

Nissan is investing a further £2 billion in their Sunderland facilities, with the confirmation that the next generation Qashqai and Juke, both to be electric only, will be built alongside the Leaf. If you wish to learn more, click this Autocar link here.

HYUNDAI BRINGS GENESIS OPERATION IN HOUSE

Hyundai UK is brining the administrative operations of the Genesis brand, in-house from early 2024. On top of this, there will be a move away from an online only presence with some showrooms being utilised. More can be read on this by clicking through on this Autocar link here.

JLR UPGRADES SECURITY ON OLDER MODELS

Older models from the Range Rover brand are being retrofitted with improved security, after a flaw has been exploited by thieves for several years. JLR has spent £10 million in fixing the issue and updating customer cars. Click here to find out more, from Autocar.

TOYOTA HILUX ADVERT BANNED

A Toyota Hilux advert that showed off the capabilities of the four-wheel drive pick up has been banned for being socially irresponsible, in the eyes of the Advertising Standards Agency. Watch out car makers, do not show your vehicles doing what they were designed for. Click this link to the AMOnline article, to find out more and also see a video showing you what is now deemed socially irresponsible.

PARIS TO VOTE ON WEIGHT BASED PARKING CHARGES

The Mayor of Paris has announced that Paris citizens will be given the opportunity to vote on basing parking charges on the weight of cars. Any internal combustion engined car over 1.6 tons or EVs over 2 tons, will be charged extra if the plans are approved. To find out more, click this electrive article link here.

INDUCTION CHARGING POSITIONING STANDARD AGREED

SAE International, the global standards organisation equivalent to BSi, has agreed upon an induction charge aliment standard, based on the Mahle solution. The German based company calls their system DIPS, Differential Inductive Positioning System. More can be read on this, by clicking this electrive link here.

If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST NEW NEW CAR NEWS - Peugeot e-3008

Peugeot has revealed their next generation 3008, whilst being an EV which is to be expected they have, unfortunately for fans of the current generation, decided to make it a coupe SUV. Brave move cutting off a huge chunk of your existing customer base by making it less practical and attractive to families. Click this Autocar link to find out more.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric

If you do need a practical electric vehicle, then Vauxhall may have the car for you in the form of the Astra estate EV. With a maximum range of around 256 miles, prices start at £39,995 but top of the range is from £45k. You can see more, by clicking this Autocar link here.

Callum Skye

Callum design company has revealed their first bespoke vehicle, an electric 4x4 with wild rally raid-ish looks all in a small footprint. Plans are to build a small number and the price point aimed at is £100,000. We really like this and Alan is searching down the back of his couch for spare change as we speak. Click this Autocar article to find out more.

Hyundai Tucson

A face-lifted Tucson will be available from Hyundai in May 2024. Whilst we are struggling to spot any differences to the exterior looks, the inside is refreshed. The wide digital screen is now brought across from other vehicles in the range and the drive selector is mounted on the steering column. But most importantly, is the return of buttons and knobs for heating control. This Autocar article link will tell you more.

LUNCHTIME READ: FORD’S FAILED TAKEOVER OF ALFA ROMEO

Back in the 1980s Ford returned to Italy to try and buy one of their car companies, once again they failed. Click this Hagerty link to read more from Matteo Licata as he tells us what happened.

LIST OF THE WEEK: ELEVEN 21ST CENTURY HOT HATCHES WITH 1980S SPIRIT

Antony Ingram has compiled a list of hot hatches that evoke the spirit of the 1980s versions. As ever, expect a few odd ball suggestions, that are worthy of consideration. Click this Hagerty link to see your options and do tell the chaps which you’d go for.

AND FINALLY: AFFORDABLE UK MOTORSPORT

The HubNut YouTube channel brings you a cheap UK motorsport option, effectively autocross but in a quarry! Click this link to find out more and also see the video notes on how to find something near you. What a wonderful idea!