Mazda has revealed its new BEV for the European market at the Brussels Motor Show. A stylish electric hatchback with a fastback saloon style, the Mazda6e will go on sale in left-hand drive European markets this year before arriving in UK dealers in the first half of 2026. An all-new mid-sized electric car, the Mazda6e brings a fresh take to the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki Vitara Ultra Allgrip
The highly popular Suzuki Vitara has been given a make-over for 2025 to enhance the appeal of this already highly competitive medium sized SUV. The Vitara hybrid remains a strong selling model in the range and Suzuki has redefined its styling, raised the level of standard equipment and technology as well as further improved hybrid efficiency to stretch the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 January
Following the announcement of its tie-up with energy experts OVO in July 2024, Volkswagen Group UK is extending the benefits of the partnership to company car and salary sacrifice customers. Those purchasing vehicles from 1 January 2025 from any of the Volkswagen Group brands - Audi, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial … [Read more...]
Company vehicle crashes rise
There was a steep rise in recorded accidents with company vehicles last year. A 31% increase in vehicle checks to almost seven million was recorded by FleetCheck in 2024. In total, 6,836,225 driver inspections of cars, vans and trucks were carried out using the company’s apps, with 323,380 faults identified and rectified as a result – up by 14% over the … [Read more...]
New models to be rolled out by Toyota this year
New and enhanced models, the roll-out of advanced technologies, a series of prestigious awards and multiple sporting successes characterised Toyota’s achievements in 2024 and the year ahead promises to maintain the momentum of headline-making activities, led by an unprecedented programme of significant new model introductions. The company has strengthened … [Read more...]
2025 predicted milestone for EV roll-out
The electric vehicle industry has been through a whirlwind of developments in the past few years. Last year solidified key milestones like promising EV adoption rates among businesses and critical advancements in battery technologies. These have laid the groundwork for an exciting year ahead with growing momentum across the UK. However, challenges remain, … [Read more...]
Industry’s cautious welcome to EV mandate change
The British automotive industry has welcomed the expected change in plans for the Government's zero emissions mandate. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission … [Read more...]
Slowing EV sales give dealers & makers a shock
Britain’s petrol, electric car and van markets have stalled with dealers reporting contracting business in the last quarter. The very slight increase in total registrations for the whole of 2024 came about with fleets being given big discounts by manufacturers very anxious to move the metal and push EV sales or face huge penalties from the UK … [Read more...]
Keyless thefts reach all-time high
Keyless car thefts are at an all-time high as criminals increasingly target vehicles with keyless entry systems. While in the last 12 months over 30,000 vehicles were stolen during this period, keyless car theft accounted for 94% of these. Behind the keyless car theft epidemic, criminals use signal boosters to amplify key fob’s signal in what’s known as a … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
Over 50 roads in Wrexham area are being reconsidered to revert to 30mph limit after being cut to 20mph in September 2023. Their review is part of a rethink ordered by Welsh Government after intense opposition to the lower limit as a default across Wales and other councils are also looking roads in their areas which could go back to 30mph. Corvette is … [Read more...]
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