Commenting on the increase in driving tests being taken in automatic cars, Shane Pither, Head of Electric at UK leasing firm Select Car Leasing, says he’s in no doubt that a surge in interest in EVs and hybrids is behind the trend. He said, “Electric vehicles are, of course, exclusively automatic. And we’re seeing a significant increase in interest for EVs … [Read more...]
Car makers concerns over tariffs and security
A hallmark of UK Automotive is its resilience as a highly diverse and globally competitive manufacturing base. However, it is not immune to shocks and the recent cyber incident at the UK’s biggest vehicle manufacturer is a huge challenge for the company and the supply chain. It is evident that JLR is taking every possible measure, including working closely … [Read more...]
Autonomous vehicles raise road safety issues
The growing prospect of driverless cars being allowed on UK roads has raised a number of questions over safety and law, and how other drivers interact with them. New consultation on driverless vehicles announced last week gives fleets the opportunity to raise practical safety concerns surrounding the new technology, says FleetCheck, and some of the points … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 September
The first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy is moving towards production next month. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October in Debrecen, Hungary, which is the newest and most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network. The cyber-attack on JLR business … [Read more...]
Europe’s automotive plants under threat
With up to 75% of the value of vehicle components made in Europe, the continent’s automotive supply industry generates substantial economic value and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, but it's under serious threat. Yet Europe’s automotive suppliers are issuing a stark warning based on a recent study of European value creation: without urgent and … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
Transport for Wales (TfW) and InPost, have joined forces to bring parcel lockers to seven stations across the South Wales network. The introduction of these lockers will allow customers to conveniently send and receive parcels with their daily commute or journey and initially are at Rhymney Station, Caerphilly Station, Radyr Station, Merthyr Tydfil Station, … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
Petrol & diesel preferred by existing owners
Current owners of petrol or diesel cars plan on sticking with the internal combustion engine for the next nine years on average, they told researchers. When almost 1,300 British motorists who currently drive a petrol or diesel car were questioned by SUSTAIN, six in 10, (59%) planned to keep an internal combustion engine car going as long as possible. On … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 September
Motorists are failing MOTs for a wide range of obscure reasons, according to eBay, the UK’s largest online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories. While suspension faults topped the list for overall failures - with broken springs accounting for more than 821,991 unsuccessful MOTs – 394 vehicles were failed for ‘missing’ suspension springs, … [Read more...]
Pothole problems getting deeper
Pothole-related breakdowns hit an unseasonable high in the second quarter of 2025 with RAC patrols attending 9% more than they did in April to June last year, according to the RAC’s Pothole Index. In total, the RAC dealt with 6,575 call-outs for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels – the breakdowns most likely to be caused … [Read more...]
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