Welsh drivers have Britain’s worst phone-fixation. One in five Welsh drivers told pollsters they regularly check or use their mobile while driving, and the Scots are only a bumper behind. A survey for Select Car Leasing also revealed that despite the well-publicised threat of six penalty points and a £200 fine, a variety of phone-related offences … [Read more...]
Finance
Welsh new car sales best in Britain
Wales out-performed the rest of Britain and saw a near 10% rise in registrations of new cars in July. Suzuki has pushed two models into the top ten in Wales last month and rising star MG even got into the list with the new ZS compact SUV. Figures from the SMMT show the Ford Fiesta continues to dramatically lead the Welsh sales chart. But Suzuki … [Read more...]
“Diesel in terminal decline” – July car sales analysis
Hybrid and electric car sales have broken records while diesel continues terminal decline, according to the latest car sales figures from the industry in Britain. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders July registrations showed a very modest 1.2% rise in overall sales, helped by strong demand for convertibles and sales incentives by manufacturers … [Read more...]
Serious issues for car makers facing new emissions test
There is a growing problem for car makers attempting to work to the new WLTP emissions test as the September deadline looms, says JATO. The international business intelligence service has carried out its own emissions analysis and concludes the perceived and real gap between the old and forthcoming test figures is bigger than first thought. Only … [Read more...]
Law change will open up van market
A new announcement from the Government promises to open the large panel van market to alternative fuel commercial vehicles (AFCVs), says fleet financing group Arval. The UK Government has announced a five-year derogation stating that drivers with a standard Category B licence will be able to drive AFCVs of up to 4.25 tonnes GVW rather than the normal 3.5 … [Read more...]
Hire fleets turning to used models
The next car you hire is likely to be a used model. Daily rental companies have found there’s a shortage of new cars reaching market because manufacturers are struggling with output due to the new emissions requirements of the latest exhaust test, or WLTP programme. Typically, they are purchasing batches of small-medium sized cars that are less than … [Read more...]
Confusion over emissions tests will hit values
Uncertainty surrounding the new emissions-test system could help to create a degree of unpredictability in the used car market towards the end of this year and into 2019, warns the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that together process more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that there are two … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 July
A new “pop-up” Mercedes-Benz showroom has opened in St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff in conjunction with local dealership Sinclair Group. Cars and information on the range will be displayed until 15 August along with an F1 simulator and there is also a children’s zone. The move towards electric cars is stalling because of high premiums demanded by … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 July
Hyundai Motor UK has launched an industry-first online service and repair plan platform which allows customers and dealers to build tailored packages based on driving habits, vehicle age, mileage and usage. Moving away from the traditional ‘fixed price’ service plan options, Hyundai’s innovative new offering will allow customers to access a plan that is … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 July
SsangYong is backing its faith in the new Musso pick-up by introducing a sector-leading 7-year/150,000 mile warranty. The new 7-year warranty also applies to new Rexton from 1 July and can be applied retrospectively to all new Rextons sold since launch and also all other models purchased since 1 January 2018 at a cost of £500. The RAC estimates about … [Read more...]
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