October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. UK new car buyers now have more than … [Read more...]
EV sales continue rising
The market share of electric vehicle sales in the UK has reached over 20% for the third month running - according to New AutoMotive’s latest Electric Car Count. In October, sales of new pure EVs reached 20.8% of the market, making them the fastest growing fuel type throughout the month. The figure means that the industry is now comfortably above the legal … [Read more...]
Toyota want bright sparks to fire imaginations
People and businesses with the brightest ideas are being encouraged to work with the world’s biggest car maker on the next generation of sustainable products. Toyota Motor Europe and partners have launched an open call for the second cohort of the Toyota Open Labs innovation initiative which aims to connect startups with Toyota group business units and … [Read more...]
Lexus UX300e gets new look and features for 2025
Lexus is increasing customer choice with a refreshed and extended range of its battery electric UX 300e luxury compact SUV. The new-look line-up offers additional grades and adjusted equipment specifications, together with styling changes for the cabin. The renamed entry point to the UX 300e is Urban grade opening at £39,995. Key standard features include … [Read more...]
EV vans rising registrations
The latest data from the Department for Transport shows a 111% surge in the number of company-owned electric vans over the past two years. However, despite this significant growth, Vansdirect warns that there is still a long way for British businesses to go when it comes to embracing electric, as EVs only accounted for 7% of all newly registered fleet vans … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus RZ450e
Lexus has just raised the game in the fierce fight for buyers looking at zero-emission pure battery premium cars. Enter the Lexus RZ450e series of nine models from £55,595 to £66,695 in Urban, Premium, Premium Plus and Takumi with choice of 18 or 20 inch wheels and single or bi-tone paint finishes. The 450e has the latest electronic axles effectively … [Read more...]
Used EVs myth busted
A new white paper from the Vehicle Remarketing Association is designed to “bust” 10 of the most common myths surrounding used electric vehicles. Called “EV Misconceptions”, it has been authored by battery electrochemist Dr Euan McTurk, creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel about EVs. It covers topics including range, battery degradation, … [Read more...]
Charging inequity review by Government
A week before the Autumn Statement, fleets have been encouraged by an anticipated change in electric vehicle recharging costs. New government comments on tackling charging “inequity” are good news for fleets when it comes to future electric vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck. It hopes to see a massive drive to install more charge points, build up the … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Cardiff and Vale College has secured planning consent for a £65m new advanced technology centre at Cardiff Airport. The 130,000 sq ft project has been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council as one of two new campuses in a £100m investment located alongside the college's existing International Centre for Aerospace Training and accommodate around 2,000 … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
Barry Island is seeing a proper tidy rise in customers as new trains and the return of some old favourites give the area a welcome boost. More than 100,000 people caught the train to the Island in July and August, a huge rise from 57,000 the previous year and some of that's put down to filming the final Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey comedy … [Read more...]
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