Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Like US rival Tesla, Xpeng has roots in technology, software and brainpower rather than horsepower, and it also set its sights on the sky and has produced not a spaceship but a flying car complete with its own land aircraft … [Read more...]
Free chargers would boost used ev sales – dealers
Six out of 10 dealers (60%) say funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 52% back low or zero interest loans, 52% schemes to make charging available for those without space for a home charger and 50% grants that reduce the purchase … [Read more...]
EV claims doubled under RAC Warranties last year
A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. Claims paid out on electrical vehicles doubled in the same time. Lee Coomber, RAC client director at Assurant, which partners with the RAC in the aftersales sector, said that higher value claims of this … [Read more...]
Businesses leasing more EVs
Almost half (49.16%) of new cars, vans and trucks added to epyx’s 1link Service Network in December were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the highest percentage yet recorded. The company says the figure is a useful representation of current fleet acquisition, with the platform supporting service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management for 4.9 million UK … [Read more...]
MB EQC most likely to fail MoT
New car first-time MoT test failures have thrown up a few surprises. Top of the list was the Mercedes-Benz EQC, an electric SUV, with a first-time MOT fail rate of 17.2%. Just over 4,000 checked in for an MoT last year, and of those 717 failed. Both electric and internal combustion engine cars feature in the top 20, with the Ford Tourneo Custom just … [Read more...]
Tesla changing plans and model drive
Tesla is turning away from cars to concentrate its autonomous Cybercab and robotics business. It has confirmed no current plans to expand its vehicle range, other than build a niche roadster, reports Fleet News. The financial results for Q4 saw a 3% drop in revenues to $24.9 billion (£18.2bn), while the business also saw a 61% year-over-year decline in net … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skywell BE11 LR
Competition in the UK car market is tough, very tough, and Chinese brand Skywell is ramping up the challenge. Introduced early 2025, it quickly realised it had to raise its game and this year intensified its sales drive with better driver technology, improved comfort and lower prices helped by ev-grants and importer discounts. There are under 20 UK … [Read more...]
Car registrations rise but brakes go on EVs
There has been an encouraging start to this year’s new car registrations, but pure battery cars have slowed while Chinese makes have gained ground. Car makers now want a rethink on the support for electric cars and proposed pence-per-mile road tolls for them. It also saw a Chinese brand (above) take second place in the UK top ten and three occupied the top … [Read more...]
Fuel finder announced by Government
Fuel Finder is a new government service that helps drivers find the cheapest fuel near them. It makes fuel prices available to third party apps and websites so motorists can compare prices easily. Users simply have to register with the Government to access all the data with updates sent out within 30 mins of changes. Anyone can use this service to … [Read more...]
Car makers want brakes applied to 2035 CO₂ targets
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, representing Europe’s major OEMs, called on the European Commission to “recalibrate” the 2035 CO₂ targets that effectively ban new petrol and diesel car sales. The association argued that the 100% emissions reduction target is “no longer feasible” citing slow EV uptake in some regions, infrastructure … [Read more...]
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