Honda has just raised its game in the burgeoning Battery Electric Vehicle battle in Britain. Earlier this year it rolled out its family focussed e:Ny1 in two trim levels. The Elegance opens the range from just under £40,000 and comes with heated front seats and 15.1-inch infotainment screen while for just over £2,000 more the Advance version gains a heated … [Read more...]
Kia charge in with EV incentives and low finance
With sales soaring, Kia has launched big incentives to switch to its expanding range of electric models. Offers begin this week and end Monday,30 September, with 2.9 per cent APR on finance options for EV6 (above), Niro EV and Soul EV; 4.9 per cent APR available on the fully electric Kia EV9; upgrade to EV with a £500 saving for existing finance customers … [Read more...]
British breakthrough in EV battery design
Nyobolt is taking its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab into the real world by revealing the first running Nyobolt EV prototype. Designed and engineered with CALLUM, the Nyobolt EV will be used to both validate the company’s battery performance in a high-performance environment, as well as allow car makers to witness an … [Read more...]
Financiers must support EV sales
Almost all dealers (97%) surveyed in June’s Startline Used Car Tracker say that more support is needed from motor finance providers for electric vehicle (EV) funding. In the research, 52% say their lenders are less keen to finance EVs, 45% charge higher finance rates and 21% want higher deposits. Also, 14% say their lenders won’t finance EVs at … [Read more...]
Expert insights on parties’ plans for drivers
With the UK General Election 2024 around the corner, each of the political parties battle for your vote. Manifestos can be as long as 136 pages, and weekly live television debates add to the complexity, making it challenging to keep track of each party’s initiatives and promises. In fact, many people are even debating over who they vote for with search … [Read more...]
Newcomers 1 July
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-electric INSTER, a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. INSTER’s bold design combines a futuristic, innovative image with a spacious interior in a small SUV body. With a sophisticated … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 July
Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places … [Read more...]
Enjoy your holiday motoring, says ALD Automotive
With the summer holiday driving season approaching and more motorists saying they will be staying in Britain this year it's the right time to plan ahead with temperatures rising. Chris Black, Commercial Director at ALD Automotive & LeasePlan UK, shared his thoughts and advice for staying safe when driving this summer. British summers are notoriously … [Read more...]
Women more likely to give up a car, says Carwow
Over one in ten (11%) Brits have sold their car due to financial necessity, according to Carwow, the online car-changing marketplace. Of these, 58% were female, and 42% were men, suggesting that women are more likely to give up their car due to financial pressures. Selling a car because of financial pressures is more common among those aged between 40 and … [Read more...]
Safety ratings take a back seat with motorists
Fewer than one in five or 18% of motorists check official safety ratings such as Euro-NCAP when buying a new car, new findings show. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 73% expect all cars to meet high safety standards – although only 36% believe that legislation can be trusted to ensure that cars have effective safety features. Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]
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