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SCOTTISH JUDGES ALLOW RENAULT NISSAN CASE TO PROCEED

Following an appeal to block the case, by Nissan, the Inner House of the Court of Session has concluded that the ‘dieselgate’ class-action can proceed against the Japanese company and Renault. The claim is that the brands fitted defeat devices in their vehicles and 8,500 people are stating they suffered loss as a result. Click this article link from The Standard to read more.

GOVERNMENT PARKING APP TRIAL PROVES SUCCESSFUL

Trials, by the UK Government, have resulted in three of the largest parking payment firms agreeing to use one single app. RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone will enable drivers to pay for parking at the sites run by them, via the National Parking Platform. If you wish to read more, click this Autocar link here.

FREIGHT HUB EV CHARGERS FOR LORRIES

Maritime Transport will have EV lorry chargers at three site by the end of the month. Tilbury, Doncaster and Wakefield are the first to enable the use of electric lorries, with a further nine following before the end of the year. To read more, click this article link here from Current News.

DISABLED DRIVERS LEFT BEHIND BY PUBLIC CHARGING NETWORK

The Public Accounts Committee, has published a report to Parliament, that highlights and criticises the public charging network roll-out’s failure of installations when it comes to disabled drivers. You can find out more, by clicking this Autocar article link here.

‘CHARGE UP CHANGE’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

EVA England, an organisation that states it is the voice of EV drivers to aid in policy creation. They have created an online tool that allows you to write to your local MP to help highlight issues facing the switch over to EVs. Click this MotorTrader article link here to read more.

For the link to the EVA England Charge Up Change page, click this link here.

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NEW NEW CAR NEWS -

Nissan Micra

Nissan has revealed the next generation Micra and it will be electric. This is a reworked Renault 5. Apparently it is aimed at the European market and is trying to shed the previous generation’s reputation of being for older drivers. To find out the specifications and more details, click this Autocar link here.

Toyota RAV4

Toyota has tweaked the looks of the new RAV4, making it more boxy but also improved the technology side of things. Additionally, in the UK, we will only be able to buy the PHEV version. If you want to learn more, click this Autocar article link here.

Fiat TRIS

Fiat Professional has revealed its first electric three wheel vehicle, called the TRIS. Aimed at last mile delivery work, it has a 90km range and comes in three styles - picl-up, flatbed and chassis-cabin. At first this will be sold in the Middle East and Africa. If you wish to read more, click this electrive article link here.

LUNCHTIME READ: IF YOU CARE ABOUT CAR CULTURE DON’T BE A JERK ALL THE TIME

Matt Hardigree writes about how people being idiots in cars is potentially speeding up the demise of cars as it gives more weight to those who want them banned. He also introduces a new principle that sounds good. Click this article link from The Autopian to read more.

LIST OF THE WEEK: THE CARS THAT ARE CULTS

Autocar has produced a slideshow of cars that are famous for being cult classics and a couple more they think need adding to such a list in the future. Do you agree with the decisions the chaps made? Let us know. Click here to view your options.

AND FINALLY: GARAGE RENAISSANCE

Fabris Photography has created a series that is recreating the famous Renaissance paintings, using a garage and the staff as subjects. This really is a work of art, do click this link back to the site to see all the fabulous images.