Nine-in-10 drivers (89%) think some or most car headlights on the UK’s roads are too bright, with an overwhelming majority of these (88%) saying they get dazzled by them while driving, a new RAC study of 2,700 drivers’ views has found. The problem of glare from headlights appears to be getting worse with 63% of drivers who get dazzled saying it’s happening … [Read more...]
Features
Weekend roadtest: First drive Suzuki Vitara Full Hybrid
Suzuki has not skimped on kitting out their new-age full hybrid Vitara SUV and it represents much better value than its closest eight rivals. Every model gets intellingent braking assistance, blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise, seven airbags, Smartphone connectivity, remote key, navigation and … [Read more...]
New regs are slowing home charger fixings
Confusion over regulations covering the installation of home chargers is substantially delaying electric car and van adoption, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body reports that issues are arising over the fitting of isolators usually put in place as part of the home charger circuit, providing the means to completely cut power to … [Read more...]
EV cars are splitting society, claims used expert
Electric vehicles are a luxury that almost half of society can’t afford, according to claims from used car buying service, Choose My Car. The high cost of purchase, installing expensive charging points, and rising energy costs are just some of the reasons that lower-income drivers are being priced out of the EV market, said Founder … [Read more...]
EV sales double in a year in UK
Latest UK data shows sales of electric cars have more than doubled in 12 months and two in three new Jaguars sold are now fully electric. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric car sales data in the UK. UK manufacturer Jaguar is the brand that is quickest to electrify, with 62% of … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 March
Isuzu UK has added JT Hughes Group to the dealer network in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Telford. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales based car retailer opened the new Isuzu franchise at the beginning of this month and hopes to grow its existing client base with the new range of Award-Winning pick-ups. The average price of petrol yesterday topped 152p a litre for the … [Read more...]
Code tightens up on delivery snags
A new voluntary industry standard covering dealer deliveries of cars and vans to fleet customers has launched with the Association of Fleet Professionals. The AFP Dealer Standard consists of 28 points covering pre-delivery standards, the condition of the vehicle on handover and familiarisation with its key functions. Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, … [Read more...]
Fleet budgets challenged as hires are extended
Service, maintenance and repair budgets are being severely challenged as fleets are forced to run vehicles for longer, with no end in sight to the immediate lack of vehicle availability due to the semiconductor crisis. According to tyre and maintenance provider ATS Euromaster, both fleets and leasing companies are having to juggle new car availability … [Read more...]
Taking your first steps towards classic ownership
So you’ve decided the time is right to purchase your first classic car. Buying and owning a classic vehicle is an exhilarating and exciting journey but how do you know if you’re making the right decision and if you’ve found the right classic car for you? Gary Dunne, Sales Manager at Silverstone Auctions and Classic Car Auctions, exhibitors at the … [Read more...]
Cyber attack warning to bolster defences
Automotive, engineering, technical businesses and financial institutions have been warned by the National Cyber Security Centre to tighten up their security on-line. Following Russia’s further violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the National Cyber Security Centre has called on organisations in the UK to bolster their online defences. The NCSC – … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 135
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- …
- 300
- Next Page »
