The International Drivers Association has taken a close look at which EVs can turn in the best battery-life performance to provide important knowledge before they buy a new EV. The move to electric vehicles is nothing short of a silent revolution on the streets of the European countries. With an increasing clamour for green transport alternatives, the … [Read more...]
Vans with most problems for users
The study reveals that the Peugeot Bipper, SEAT Toledo and Citroën Nemo are the least reliable vehicles on UK roads. Interestingly, the majority of the vehicles in the top 10 list are compact or full-size vans typically used for commercial use. Taking the top spot is the Peugeot Bipper, where 366 of the 3,279 new registrations in 2024 were scrapped in the … [Read more...]
Holding out for hybrids after 2030
Hybrids are expected to be reprieved from Labour Government planned changes to their automotive policy. Before the General Election, Labour pledged to end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 but now they have diverted their drive to extend the life of hybrids until 2035. Manufacturers, dealers, motoring organisations and the public have voiced … [Read more...]
£12.6bn fines looming for car makers
Falling demand for EVs means that carmakers could be slapped with billions of fines for missing strict 2025 emissions targets, Renault’s chief has said on French radio. Volvo has reversed plans to end its petrol lineup due to falling ev models' sales and complaints from dealers and now Europe’s car industry faces fines totalling €15bn (£12.6bn) for failing … [Read more...]
Car restoration & reckoning
DIY car restorations have surged by 20% this year alone. With the rising popularity of personalizing vehicles, now is the perfect time to dive into your own restoration project. From sourcing affordable parts to mastering essential techniques, these pro tips will help you transform your car with ease. “The right guidance can turn any car enthusiast into a … [Read more...]
Britain’s on the road to an EV skills shortage
Britain is driving head on into a skills shortage of technicians trained to work on electric vehicles, according to one industry expert. Comment from Lawrence Whittaker (below), CEO at Warrantywise said, "Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grace our headlines, whether it’s a comment on the perceived lack of EV charging infrastructure, confirmation of … [Read more...]
Apps can be shortcut to accidents
Driver distraction is linked to 13.6% of major traffic incidents and include using so-called 'safe' apps in dashboard or fixed phone systems. The International Drivers Association team has been looking at the situation and found even apps deemed 'safe' for driving could contribute to driver distraction. The one report says, "a two-second distraction can … [Read more...]
Chinese brands could go to the wall
The newly announced bankruptcy of Chinese car maker Hi Phi shows that fleets must 'tread carefully' when it comes to buying vehicles from the new wave of manufacturers arriving in the UK, said FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, pointed out that the top-end car maker was due to begin sales in Europe this year and … [Read more...]
Out of warranty and into trouble with company vehicles
The increasing number of older vehicles being operated by fleets means manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term out-of-warranty claims, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation says that with vans especially now being operated into six, seven and eight years, a range of claims issues are emerging that are creating … [Read more...]
A quarter of drivers rely on satnavs or atlases
A survey of British road users has revealed that almost one in four (23%) say that they would not be confident navigating without the use of a sat nav or traditional road atlas. Further, the survey shows even more reliance on the use of navigational technology when driving, since only half of all road users (47%) reported keeping a paper road atlas in their … [Read more...]
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