Car news uk

Here are some recent car news stories from the UK:

New Car Launches

• The new Ford Focus ST has been unveiled, with a 280 horsepower engine and a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds. (Autocar)
• The all-new Vauxhall Astra has been launched, with a range of petrol and diesel engines and a starting price of £18,995. (What Car?)
• The Hyundai Kona Electric has been launched in the UK, with a range of up to 279 miles on a single charge. (Car Magazine)

Industry News

• The UK's car industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers, with a survey finding that 75% of manufacturers are struggling to find the right talent. (The Telegraph)
• The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could lead to a shortage of car parts and a decline in UK car production. (BBC News)
• The UK's car market has seen a decline in sales for the first time in six years, with a 2.5% drop in new car registrations in 2019. (The Guardian)

Electric and Hybrid Cars

• The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, with a consultation on the proposal due to take place this year. (The Times)
• The Nissan Leaf has been named the best-selling electric car in the UK, with over 30,000 units sold in 2019. (Car Magazine)
• The new Kia e-Niro electric SUV has been launched in the UK, with a range of up to 253 miles on a single charge. (What Car?)

Motoring Law and Regulation

• The UK's speed camera network is to be upgraded with new cameras that can detect speeding drivers even when they are not in the same lane. (The Sun)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new "smart motorway" system, which will use technology to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion. (The Telegraph)
• The UK's drink-drive limit is to be reduced from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood, in a bid to reduce the number of deaths on the road. (The Guardian)

Recalls and Safety Issues

• Ford has recalled over 1,000 Focus cars in the UK due to a fault with the steering system. (Autocar)
• Toyota has recalled over 2,000 Prius cars in the UK due to a fault with the hybrid system. (What Car?)
• The UK's Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has issued a warning about a fault with the airbags in some Ford Focus and Fiesta cars. (The Times)

I hope you find these stories interesting!