Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
Dealers growing concerns over EVs
This month has seen a big jump in the number of dealers who believe that electrification is the biggest challenge facing their business. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that more than six out of 10 dealers (62%) say that selling electric cars is an issue – up from 45% in December. Other rising concerns include a reduction in desire for car … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 February
A report in the Financial Times suggests that a Japanese group including a former Japanese prime minister is drawing up a plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan. Nissan is currently seeking a partner or strategic investor anchor after the recent collapse of merger discussions with Honda and the proposal is being led by former Tesla board member Hiromichi … [Read more...]
Makers hope to make REx king of the hybrid market, FleetCheck
News that some motor manufacturers are working on new range extender (REx) models could be a step towards potentially solving “tough” fleet electrification issues, says FleetCheck. Ford and Stellantis are among those reported to be developing REx versions of larger SUVs and pick-ups, having found full electric versions expensive to bring to market, and also … [Read more...]
Charge-point shortage is deterring drivers, says Startline survey
Six out of 10 motorists say there aren’t enough electric car chargers in places where they want to drive. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 36% say there is a shortage of chargers near where they live and 28% on longer journeys where they drive regularly, while 23% wouldn’t buy an electric car because of poor charger … [Read more...]
Viable repairs of EV batteries close to happening
Viable repair of used electric vehicle batteries is “within reach” for car retailers, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their first meeting of 2025. David Gray from Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Solutions told the audience that depending on the model and the battery technology in question, there was a real possibility that the car could … [Read more...]
EV batteries fire and explosion risk warning to trade
Allianz UK is warning motor traders to be aware of the risks associated with Electric Vehicle battery fires, which have caused extensive damage in recent cases and created unique challenges. Lithium-ion batteries, used in EVs, have been identified as a potential risk due to their thermal instability. When damaged, mishandled, stored or transported … [Read more...]
Newcomers 18 February
XPENG, a Chinese-born global-orientated high-tech automotive company, announces its official entry to the UK and kicks off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. The ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPENG G6, marks a new milestone in one of the world's biggest automotive and EV markets and about 20 dealers with current International … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 February
Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates group, has praised police and carmakers as new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency figures show UK car thefts down 4.5% and recoveries up 2.3% year-on-year. In terms of the most stolen models, the top three in 2024 were: 1) Ford Fiesta, 2) VW Golf and 3) … [Read more...]
Car makers facing cross-roads of challenges
The European automotive sector is at a cross-roads facing mounting pressure from regulatory CO2 targets this year and grappling with declining global competitiveness. At the first of the Strategic Dialogue thematic sessions dedicated to infrastructure and demand, European vehicle manufacturers and suppliers addressed shared concerns and outlined feasible … [Read more...]
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