Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers today came together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time. Hosted at Rum Warehouse, the event will explore how manufacturers can benefit from the shift to zero emission mobility and secure new business to … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
The King has taken a shine to Autoglym. The UK’s largest vehicle care brand, has been granted a Royal Warrant for the supply of car care products to the Royal Household and is the only car care product manufacturer among the 145 companies included in this important first round of Warrants. Following the unveiling of a series of prototype vehicle builds in … [Read more...]
EV revolution literally gathers pace
It's green for go. The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle choice today than ever before, with 29.3% of models … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 May
Two-thirds of drivers are unconvinced about switching to an electric car from a petrol or diesel model, says ALD Automotive Leaseplan. While there are favourable responses from existing ev drivers there is still work to do to encourage more to switch, with cheaper and more charging points among the factors. Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are developing new … [Read more...]
Hot EVs shock for fleet costs
A new generation of “rapid” electric vehicles is creating potential business risk management and cost issues, warns FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, pointed to emerging hot hatch EVs such as the 642bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5N (above) and 435ps MG4 XPower (below), both of which cover 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds. “Just a few years ago, performance of … [Read more...]
No charger, no sale, dealers told
Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 May
Wellhouse Leisure’s first campervan conversion of the all-new Ford Transit Custom - the Misano 5 - is now available to order with prices starting from £71,500 for a 6-speed manual and a 130PS, 2.0 TDCi Ford EcoBlue diesel engine, or from £73,000 for a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engines can be upgraded to 150PS and 170PS, plus there will be … [Read more...]
Publicity affects perception of EVs, says study
Negative coverage mean that more than four out of 10 people (43%) think electric vehicles easily catch fire, shows new research. May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also reveals that 52% believe EV batteries become useless after just a few years, 26% that they are ultimately more polluting than petrol cars, and 24% that drivers can lose control of the … [Read more...]
How your car is saving your life
Automotive alerts are saving lives and time in the UK, according to the International Drivers Association. Imagine a world in which your car communicates with you to prevent accidents and optimize your drive. This is not a sci-fi movie setting but the reality of the UK's roads, thanks to the implementation of automotive alerts. Let's dive into how they're … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 May
Kia has sold its 1.5 millionth car in the UK this April, amid a record-breaking month for the brand. The landmark 1.5 millionth sale was a Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S’ in Yacht Blue, sold at 9:35am on Tuesday 16 April at Norton Way GWR Kia in Brentford, London., some 33 years after Kia made its UK debut with the Pride. Average fleet parts prices have risen by more … [Read more...]
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