Two Welsh enthusiasts behind the world’s largest private members’ supercar club have partnered with exclusive villa and country-house businesses and brought the business back to Wales for a growing number of local members. Auto Vivendi supercar club members from around the world will now be able to select breaks at luxury rental properties throughout the UK and have a supercar at their disposal … [Read more...]
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EV batteries’ life expectency misunderstood
More than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it takes for used electric car batteries to lose range, according to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Asked to estimate typical range loss after five years, 56% said they expected the fall to be 30% or more. In fact, research shows the real world result is likely to be less than half this figure. The average degradation for … [Read more...]
Ford BlueCruise tech warning from FleetCheck
The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that fleets need to answer, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said, “The fleet industry has been discussing the theoretical implications of hands-free driving for some time but the real-world availability of … [Read more...]
EV fleet challenge to smaller businesses
According to recent findings by Alphabet GB, small and medium-sized fleets are facing difficulties in transitioning to electric vehicles. While companies have the desire to initiate the switch to electrified vehicles, 45% of fleet managers claimed that they lack the required knowledge and time to take the crucial initial steps. A majority of businesses that operate with smaller fleets are still … [Read more...]
Britons get back into their cars
More Britons are getting back into the driving seat following the pandemic, according to new annual Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. However, the provision of public ev charge points has slowed and has not kept up with increasing registrations of PHEVs and BEVs. The Moorparc data shows the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rising by 124,393 units to a … [Read more...]
Smart ♯1 charges into UK this summer
The pure electric Smart ♯1 compact SUV will come to Britain by the end of the summer beginning with just 100 Launch Edition high spec versions at £39,450. Initially available in three production variants – the £35,950 Pro+, Premium from £38,950 and BRABUS beginning at £43,450 – as well as a highly exclusive Launch Edition, the newcomers use 200 or 315 KW motors and 62kWh batteries with claimed … [Read more...]
More speed cameras to enforce 20mph zones
Extra cash is being provided to pay for additional speed camera enforcement to police new 20mph default speed limit. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Natasha Asghar MS said, “In addition to the £33 million cost of the Welsh Government’s 20mph zone vanity project, it has now been revealed that additional funding will be provided to enforce this new speed limit. "Many … [Read more...]
At-work drivers slammed for drink and drug use
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has expressed concerns around the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink and drugs. Research carried out by IAM RoadSmart, which surveyed the safety attitudes and behaviours of 2,010 UK motorists, found 31 per cent of those driving for work believe driving after using Class A drugs such … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
With the brand marking its fifth anniversary this year, it showcased the world premiere of its first all-electric SUV coupé, the CUPRA Tavascan, to be launched in 2024. CUPRA has also revealed the CUPRA DarkRebel, a virtual sports car designed for a future city that is no longer contained by physical limits, which can be configured by the CUPRA Tribe. VEV, the e-fleet company backed by … [Read more...]
Veygo finds learners slow to drive
A new study analysing the latest DVLA data by Cardiff based learner driver insurance company Veygo shows more people are putting off learning to drive until later in life. It also reveals drivers under 30 are now less likely to get their full licence, despite provisional licence ownership growing since 2019. Learning to drive is a costly endeavour and the price of lessons, tests and insurance … [Read more...]