Panthera - 8th February 2022

FOLLOW UP: PRIVATE PARKING FINES CAPPED

Private parking fines and the rules surrpounding them are to be tightened up. Read the BBC story here.

JLR REVENUE BOOST IN Q3 2021

JLR’s revenue has ramped up in the third quarter of 2021, and they also have a new EV platform on the way.

ROAD PRICING COULD BE EN ROUTE

A story from Evo magazine says that GPS-based road pricing could be here by 2024.

BORTISHVOLT AND GLENCORE TO OPEN RECYCLING PLANT

Britishvolt and Glencore are to work together to open a new EV battery recycling plant in Kent according to Autocar.

TREASURY URGED TO RECONSIDER UNFAIR TAX

According the YesAuto, the UK Treasury is being urged to address the discrepancy in VAT between home EV charging and public EV charging.

BP ACQUIRES 30% OF OIL COMPANY

BP has acquired a stake in a UK producer of hydrogenated vegetable oil that be used of biofuels. More in the Autocar story here.

UK GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS DECIDING WHAT IT MAY DO ABOUT e-SCOOTERS

The UK Government is considering introducing a new vehicle class for e-scooters according to Autocar.

ROLLS-ROYCE UNVEILS AERO SPIRIT OF ECSTASY

Rolls-Royce has revised the Spirit of Ecstasy to make it more realistic can more aerodynamic in preparation for its EV future.

DAIMLER TRUCK SEES SIGNIFICANT SALES INCREASE IN 2021

Volvo are to offer free minor repairs to Volvo cars, no matter their age, via their dealer network according to Motoring Research.

GOODWOOD FOS TO CELEBRATE “MASTERMINDS OF MOTORSPORT”

Goodwood has announced that the theme of the 2022 Festival of Speed will be “Masterminds of Motorsport”. Find out more, and when the ticket prices will increase, here.

FOLLOW UP: PRIVATE PARKING FINES CAPPED

Private parking fines and the rules surrpounding them are to be tightened up. Read the BBC story here.

JLR REVENUE BOOST IN Q3 2021

JLR’s revenue has ramped up in the third quarter of 2021, and they also have a new EV platform on the way.

ROAD PRICING COULD BE EN ROUTE

A story from Evo magazine says that GPS-based road pricing could be here by 2024.

BORTISHVOLT AND GLENCORE TO OPEN RECYCLING PLANT

Britishvolt and Glencore are to work together to open a new EV battery recycling plant in Kent according to Autocar.

TREASURY URGED TO RECONSIDER UNFAIR TAX

According the YesAuto, the UK Treasury is being urged to address the discrepancy in VAT between home EV charging and public EV charging.

BP ACQUIRES 30% OF OIL COMPANY

BP has acquired a stake in a UK producer of hydrogenated vegetable oil that be used of biofuels. More in the Autocar story here.

UK GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS DECIDING WHAT IT MAY DO ABOUT e-SCOOTERS

The UK Government is considering introducing a new vehicle class for e-scooters according to Autocar.

ROLLS-ROYCE UNVEILS AERO SPIRIT OF ECSTASY

Rolls-Royce has revised the Spirit of Ecstasy to make it more realistic can more aerodynamic in preparation for its EV future.

DAIMLER TRUCK SEES SIGNIFICANT SALES INCREASE IN 2021

Volvo are to offer free minor repairs to Volvo cars, no matter their age, via their dealer network according to Motoring Research.

GOODWOOD FOS TO CELEBRATE “MASTERMINDS OF MOTORSPORT”

Goodwood has announced that the theme of the 2022 Festival of Speed will be “Masterminds of Motorsport”. Find out more, and when the ticket prices will increase, here.

NNCN: FISKER OCEAN

Fisker has revealed some specs and prices for its Ocean SUV. More information from Top Gear here.

NNCN: FORD BRONCO

Specialist importer Clive Sutton is now offering the Ford Bronco in the UK. You can find out more here.

LIST OF THE WEEK: CABIN FEVER

Hagerty has compiled a list of the best interiors from each decade of the automobile in this excellent list.

AND FINALLY: FORD BRONCO, BUT SMALLER

Tamiya has revealed its 2022 catalogue and some of the models within it. We particularly love the little Bronco. You can find out more from Top Gear here.