Octopus Energy Group and Omoda have launched first-of-its-kind offering for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK. Octopus has become the UK’s go-to energy company for all things EV – offering specialist tariffs, home charging installations, charging roaming service and various leasing options. The EV pioneer from China is the first car manufacturer to partner with Octopus across its entire EV … [Read more...]
Retail
Zero Servicing suggestion is non-starter, says FleetCheck
Working towards towards “zero servicing” – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, was responding to recent news that Tesla is recruiting staff for a project called “Zero Service” under the banner, “At Tesla, we believe that the best service is no service.” He went … [Read more...]
E-vans myths’ exposed
With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100% over the last three months, while searches for ‘best electric vans’ have increased by 24% in the same … [Read more...]
Tyre companies must pay for recycling, says expert
Business Waste is advocating for a change in the UK's tyre disposal and recycling regulations. As one of the UK’s leading waste management companies, it says Britain produces over 50 million used tyres every year, which is currently costing the population over £270 million to recycle. Current industry laws mandate responsible tyre disposal to prevent environmental harm, but BusinessWaste.co.uk is … [Read more...]
Wales trails by a long way in EV charging
Manchester topped the electric vehicle home charger installation charts during 2023 according to data from home EV charge point installers Smart Home Charge. The West Midlands was a close second with South West London in third place, whilst Northern Ireland had the lowest percentage of home EV chargers installed – just 0.11% of the overall total and in South Wales, just 1.69% of motorists have … [Read more...]
Classic Morgan Plus Four reimagined for future
The new reimagined Morgan Plus Four is now unveiled. While retaining its hand-built British bespoke pedigree with proven BMW powertrain it has undergone extensive revisions to its chassis and suspension to improve ride and handling, together with equipment upgrades and is now backed with a three-years warranty and prices begin at £62,500. The design intent for new Plus Four has been to … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The magnificent new Rolls-Royce Spectre has joined the stable of superb exoticars at Auto Vivendi. This came hot on the heels of their striking new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and McLaren Artura and still more highly desirable models are being added this year. Drivers typically save up to £46 paying for their annual insurance premium in a lump sum rather than monthly, according to Compare the … [Read more...]
New Kia Sorento arrives with more kit at lower prices
Kia has cut prices of the refreshed Sorento series and raised specifications. The new seven-seat Sorento starts from £41,995, £3,030 less than the current entry-level Sorento. With the updated model, Kia will offer three grades to Sorento buyers in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’. Each variant will be available with the choice of a 2.2-litre diesel, 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid (HEV), or a … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai Tucson Premium Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson is a quality SUV which many prospective buyers might overlook, at their cost. The Tucson range runs to five models, SE Connect, Premium, N Line, N Line S and Ultimate, from £31,535 to over £44,575 with 2WD, or with PHEV powertrain to stretch economy and 4WD. Power outputs accordingly range from 150ps to 265ps with model dependent manual or automatic … [Read more...]
Bigger vehicles should pay more to park, pollsters told
Six out of 10 people believe that drivers of 4x4s and other large cars should pay more to park in city centres, according to research. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 37% say such vehicles are too big for city streets and the same percentage that they are too polluting. And just over a fifth (22%) think that charging more money will help to dissuade drivers from bringing these … [Read more...]