Car makers are closely watching developments after the EC decided to impose provisional duties on imports of electric cars manufactured in China, based on initial findings of an anti-subsidy investigation initiated last year. ACEA has consistently affirmed that free and fair trade is essential in creating a globally competitive European automotive … [Read more...]
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Chinese brands sweeping into dealerships
Xpeng is the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer most likely to succeed in the UK market, named by 36% of dealers in new research. It is followed by Omoda (34%), BYD (31%), Lynk & Co (24%) and Nio (24%), according to June’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Other new entrants named by dealers include Jaecoo (19%), GWM ORA (17%), Zeekr (12%) and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 June
Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all … [Read more...]
Hydrogen HiLux moves closer to realisation
A ground-breaking project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pick-up has moved to its final phase, signalling another milestone in Toyota’s progress towards a zero carbon future. Since the unveiling of the first prototype vehicle in September 2023, Toyota and its consortium partners supported by UK Government funding have successfully progressed … [Read more...]
Welsh car workers get more pay and work less
Employees at Aston Martin St Athan have been given a pay boost and have working hours reduced. Aston Martin has completed a new long-term agreement with Unite, increasing pay for its valued employees whilst committing to reduce the contractual hours of manufacturing technicians in 2025 to promote a positive work-life balance. More than 2,500 eligible Aston … [Read more...]
Foliage puts signs in the shade or out of sight
Three-quarters (74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas – the most commonly obscured, according to new analysis from the RAC. With trees and bushes having sprung to life, over half (53%) of … [Read more...]
Covid cars masking missing features
Cars made during the pandemic with irregular specifications are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. It is causing a headache for dealers and annoying customers who think they are getting models with higher specifications than is the case. Marcus Blakemore, chair of the trade body’s … [Read more...]
Young drivers hit with premiums over £3,000
The cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old motorist who has just passed their driving test has reached £3,075 on average, according to new research from Compare the Market. This is a substantial £1,071 increase, or 53%, in the typical cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old from last year's £2,004. The average cost of car insurance for a driver with a … [Read more...]
Emissions are biggest upcoming challenge for fleets
Implementing zero emissions policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research. Almost four out of 10 (39%) fleet decision makes named this as their biggest challenge, followed by adapting to low emissions zones (38%), adjusting to restrictive public policies on petrol and diesel (37%) and mitigating … [Read more...]
UK car making slips
UK car manufacturing output fell by -7.0% in April, down to 61,820 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting factory adjustments in preparation for next generation models and their electrified powertrains. Output for the UK – at 14,021 units – rose 19.8% but failed to … [Read more...]
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