US investigates 416,000 Tesla cars over braking defect February 17, 2022 The US investigation into Tesla’s malfunctions shows no sign of easing, as the agency in charge of vehicle safety evaluated today 416,000 cars over braking defects. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today its primary evaluation will focus on 2021-2022 Model 3 and Model Y, following more than 300 complaints of braking issues. [...]
Former IAG boss Willie Walsh calls for removal of all travel restrictions following sales boom February 17, 2022 Former IAG boss Willie Walsh has called for the removal of all travel restrictions following a boom in international tickets sold. In the last few weeks the International Air Transport Association (IATA), of which Walsh is the director general, has registered an 11 per cent increase in sales. In the week to 8 February tickets [...]
RAC calls on drivers to delay trips as Storm Eunice takes over UK February 17, 2022 Automotive service company RAC has called on drivers to avoid trips this weekend, as Storm Eunice prepares to take over the country with a Met red weather warning. “It’s vitally important drivers don’t set out during Storm Eunice unless it can’t be avoided,” said RAC’s breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis. “It might be better to make [...]
HGV market accelerates while buses and coaches fall to lowest level ever February 17, 2022 The growth of industry sectors such as construction has led to a year-on-year increase in the HGV market. Lorry registrations increased 12.9 per cent in 2021, up from a 32.2 per cent lockdown-induced slump in 2020, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). As demand outran supply, 37,163 units were [...]
Airbus reports strong results amid hopes of amicable resolution to Qatar Airways feud February 17, 2022 Plane manufacturer Airbus has managed to consolidate its financial situation amid legal troubles. In 2021, the company’s revenues increased four per cent, going from €49.9bn to €52.1bn, while both its order intake and value increased to €62bn and €398bn. Helicopter was among the sectors that performed best as, with its 414 net orders, it achieved [...]
Ofcom urged to probe Royal Mail’s performance as millions of Brits are left without mail February 17, 2022 Close to 15m people were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, including 2.5m who missed important documents, health appointments, or were unable to pay a fine or bills, according to new research. More than half of those left waiting (54 per cent) reported going at least a week without letters, while 3 per [...]
Power cuts, snow, ice and travel disruption across the UK as Storm Eunice takes over Britain February 17, 2022 The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England above Hull over the evening, with yellow wind warnings in place as far south as Birmingham. The UK faced strong winds and heavy rain last night, causing power cuts and travel disruption with Storm [...]
Which? calls on government to deliver EV charge points upgrade February 17, 2022 Consumer group Which? is lobbying with the UK national and devolved governments to deliver an upgrade to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The customer champion’s annual car survey revealed that EV drivers rely on the public network to charge their vehicles only 13 per cent of the time, while charging related fears constitute the biggest [...]
Rolls-Royce seeks to lease disused nuclear sites in Wales and Cumbria to deploy its mini reactors February 16, 2022 Rolls-Royce is seeking to enter negotiations with the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), to lease disused nuclear sites from the public body, as it pushes forwards with plans to deploy a fleet of mini nuclear reactors across various sites in Wales and the North of England. The British engineering company plans to lease sites from [...]
Monday remains quietest Tube weekday as Londoners continue work from home February 16, 2022 Despite the end of the ‘work from home order’, Londoners continue to avoid going to the office on Mondays, according to Department for Transport (DfT) figures. Tube passenger numbers have registered a significant difference between Monday and the rest of the working week. On Monday 7, ridership was at 55 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, [...]
