Almost nine out of 10 motorists say it is important to have an independent, certified used electric car assessment showing how well previous owners have looked after the vehicle’s battery. While 83% want to know how long the battery will take to fully charge, 82% also want verification on the amount of battery capacity that has been lost since new and 81% … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang Mach-E is gold for Welsh medalist
Distance is everything to the world's top Paralympic Shot putter and he swares by his new Ford Mustang Mach-E to get him about Britain quickly, cheaply and in the greenest way. Ford Sporting Ambassador Aled Sion Davies OBE, from Bridgend, is on a sustainable road to the Paralympic Games in Paris next month with his Ford Mustang Mach-E. He has collected … [Read more...]
Prioritise pothole problems, motorists call on Government
Almost all motorists (96%) say solving the potholes crisis should be the number one priority for the new Labour government, according to new research. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 92% would like to see fairer fuel prices, 91% lower insurance costs, 85% better public transport and 81% more road building to ease congestion. There is … [Read more...]
Take a holiday from potholes and go abroad
Most drivers prefer the state of roads across the Channel compared to the UK’s pothole-ridden ones, according to RAC Europe. Six-in-10 (62%) motorists say local roads in Europe are in better condition with fewer potholes than equivalent roads in the UK, with only a fifth (17%) thinking UK roads are in better shape than those on the continent. Concerningly, … [Read more...]
EV range record is smashed
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – 569.64 miles. The new benchmark in electric vehicle performance was achieved by Webfleet-sponsored drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke, supported by co-pilot Richard Parker of Webfleet, in a … [Read more...]
Car makers facing penalties as EV sales fall
Private buyers are turning their backs on new pure electric cars but hybrids are selling well and there's industry concern that the Labour Government's "green" targets will be missed and manufacturers will pay big penalties. July signals a twenty-fourth month of consecutive growth for the new car market, reaching an impressive milestone of two full years … [Read more...]
Britain & EU losing components business
The European Union’s automotive trade balance is at a critical juncture, with the potential to become a net importer of automotive components for the first time ever in 2024. Despite significant investments in research and development (R&D), the EU’s manufacturing of innovative automotive technologies is increasingly moving abroad. In 2023, … [Read more...]
Wrexham rolling out public ev points
Wrexham County Borough Council has signed a partnership with Costelloes EV Group to oversee the operation, maintenance, and installation of electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) on council-owned land. This long-term, fully funded partnership aims to expand the network of chargers across the county at a lower cost and enhance service quality. Costelloes, … [Read more...]
New expanding brands now supplying service data
Data company epyx is reporting a large influx of new motor manufacturers to its core service, maintenance and repair platform. Their 1link Service Network is used by fleets totalling more than four million cars, vans and trucks to manage their SMR processes, working with thousands of franchise dealers, independent garages and fast fits. Greg Tucker, head … [Read more...]
Spending cutbacks will hurt GB recovery
Government spending cuts will limit logistics’ ability to kick-start economic growth, says logistics uk. The announcement of government cuts in infrastructure spending will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kickstart economic growth, says business group Logistics UK. Policy Director Kevin Green said that the lack of focus on infrastructure … [Read more...]
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