Seat will be the ‘entry’ brand within the Volkswagen Group and exciting hybrids are coming with a new model for 2029. The confirmation about the 75-year-old Spanish car manufacturer’s future shores up its position within the Volkswagen Group after years of speculation that it would be axed in favour of its spun-off Cupra premium performance brand. A … [Read more...]
Finance News
Home charging will drive greener vans at a price
Electric vans are becoming a more regular feature on UK driveways, and with them, growing pressure on household energy use. In line with new government regulations and grants, it is expected that more drivers will charge their electric vans at home. Energy experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are encouraging homeowners to ensure their … [Read more...]
Toyota research lightweight quadricycle in UK
Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight battery electric vehicle prototype, conforming to the L6e (light quadricycle) category. The consortium has secured funding from the UK government’s DRIVE35 programme via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which is a non-profit organisation … [Read more...]
Stellantis bows to US tariffs move
Stellantis will invest $13bn over the next four years to expand its presence in its “critical” US market and grow domestic manufacturing. The company said the outlay is the largest in its 100-year US history and the investment is also intended to increase annual finished vehicle output in the country by 50% compared with current levels. It will back the … [Read more...]
SUV & motor cycle parking tax plan for Cardiff
Cardiff will be charging SUV owners more to park outside their homes and restricting spaces for all motorists in the first move of its kind in Britain. Chair of the Senedd's Economy Committee and Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has slammed proposals from Cardiff Council to charge drivers of Sports Utility Vehicles more to park in the city and also charge … [Read more...]
Unexpected repairs hitting older cars
With the average age of UK cars now at an all-time high of nearly 10 years old, new research from the RAC has found four-in-10 drivers (39%) have had their main vehicle off the road for a day or more due to unplanned repairs in the last 12 months. While a third of these drivers (32%) were without their cars for no more than a day, this meant most (68%) had … [Read more...]
Some EV running costs falling with newcomers
The typical annual running cost for an electric vehicle is £369 less than a petrol car excluding initial price and public charging, according to new research from Compare the Market. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, road taxes and MOT costs, shows that the average annual cost of running an EV in June 2025 was £1,351 compared with … [Read more...]
Logistics industry strengthens fight against freight crime
As freight crime incidents continue to affect operators nationwide, business group Logistics UK has formed a partnership with TAPA EMEA, the Transported Asset Protection Association’s Europe, Middle East & Africa region, to help build information sharing and resilience across the logistics industry. “The safety and security of our members’ staff while … [Read more...]
Long term costs challenging to fleets
Total cost of ownership is the biggest challenge facing UK fleets, shows the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. It was named by 48% almost of respondents in this new research – a jump from 31% when the same question was asked last year. Other challenges included implementing alternative energy strategies (46%), inducing more responsible driving … [Read more...]
Government recognise importance of auto sector
Government has recognised the importance of the automotive sector, said SMMT ceo Mike Hawes. It is now at the centre of its long-term Industrial Strategy – and has published its first quarterly progress update, including more than 50 cutting-edge auto projects securing £70 million in innovation funding. Such commitments will drive greater returns for the … [Read more...]
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