Subaru UK has announced the development of its dealer network, with five new strategic retailer appointments across England and West Wales. The appointments during Q1 2025 enhance the brand’s coverage in key regional areas, building on Subaru’s momentum of recent years, and reinforcing its commitment to future growth. The latest additions to the retailer … [Read more...]
Finance News
Private buyers are turning onto BEVs, says SMMT
Wales saw the steepest decline in UK for new car registrations last month. Coming immediately before the new 25-plate this month, registrations in Wales were 13.16% down on the same month last year. Total registrations in Wales in February were 2,323 new cars and that contributed to a 11.91% drop through the first two months of 2025. MG HS SUV was the … [Read more...]
Confidence rises among used car buyers
More than half of dealers (53%) say consumer confidence is up – a six-month high for the Startline Used Car Tracker and a sharp increase from 34% in February. March’s research also records a smaller improvement in the percentage of dealers who believe the state of the economy is better – from 21% last month to 24% now. However, the data also indicates some … [Read more...]
Future of AI in RV to be discussed by VRA
The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Taking place at Cox Automotive’s Innovation Centre at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 20 March, it will feature a discussion panel talking about the use of AI in vehicle appraisal including Adrian Kelly … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
Extensive Farizon van range launches in UK
Jameel Motors UK has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new ‘born electric’ Farizon SV large van. Featuring a host of innovations and world-first technologies, the Farizon SV delivers a compelling blend of cargo carrying practicality, impressive real-world efficiency and performance, and optimum driver comfort and convenience. Crucially, it … [Read more...]
Pouring oil into troubled EV commercial vehicle sales
Hydrotreated vegetable oil could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, believes FleetCheck. Barrie Wilson (below), commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, said that as the majority of the commercial vehicle market was persistently rejecting electrification, … [Read more...]
Steel yourself for this offer
Isuzu has reintroduced the limited-edition Isuzu D-Max STEEL Edition, an exclusive model based on the top-tier New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Limited to just 250 units, this edition brings a unique blend of rugged durability, premium styling, and off-road capability. Following the immense popularity of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max STEEL Edition, this latest version … [Read more...]
Praise for Aston Martin St Athan plant
Aston Martin is committed to car making in St Athan. The reassurance about the Vale of Glamorgan plant's future was given by CEO Adrian Hallmark during questions after the luxury car business disclosed its FY24 results with investors this week. Aston Martin has reported a 3% decrease in revenue for the financial year FY2024, totalling £1.58bn ($2bn), down … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
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...]
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