Over half of UK drivers are unaware of when their next car service is due, meaning they could be driving around with minor defects which could become major problems in the future. To help prevent this, Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, has outlined the importance of regular services and when they’re required. Costly Repairs “Skipping … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 April
Honda has revised pricing for the e:Ny1 with the Elegance model starting from £39,995 or £299 per month. The Advance starts from £42,195 or £339 per month and e:Ny1 is available with 1.9% APR and a £3,000 deposit contribution until 30 June. On the road prices for Mazda MX-30 BEV are reduced by over £3,000, plus there's a 0% APR PCP offer. Retail customers … [Read more...]
Company car drivers need convincing of EV benefits
It's becoming a grind convincing company car drivers to switch to electric models, admits Paul Hollick, chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals. Pushing back against “scare stories” about electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming a key task for fleet managers, he said and pointed to a flood of misinformation appearing in both traditional and social … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
UK car production rose again in February, up 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the sixth consecutive month of growth and best February performance since 2021,with nearly all volume manufacturers posting uplifts, driven by output for the domestic market which grew 58.0% to 20,658 units, an increase of … [Read more...]
Dazzled drivers straining to see
Bright headlights may have to be dimmed to prevent dazzling drivers. The RAC has welcomed a commitment from the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare, after research showed an overwhelming majority of drivers affected – as many as eight-in-10 – believe the problem is getting worse. Responding to a petition set up … [Read more...]
Luxury leathers hiding new technologies
Bridge of Weir, supplier of Fine Automotive Leather to the world’s most-respected luxury car brands, announced the launch of two revolutionary tanning technologies, BioTAN and FreeTAN, marking another significant step forward in the development of next-generation, bio-based and biodegradable leather. Tanning is the production process where the structural … [Read more...]
Recalls in USA for Stellantis, Hyundai, MB and Jaguar
More than 38,000 Chrysler, Jeep and RAM models are being recalled in America over a fault which may not inflate an airbag and protect occupants. Also, Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis GV80 "Electrified" vehicles because the Integrated Charging Control Unit … [Read more...]
Fleet professionals calling the shots
Details have been confirmed for this year’s annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals, with the main themes chosen by members. Taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Wednesday 15 May, it is expected to attract around 250 members and is sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. Subjects covered have been nominated by AFP fleet … [Read more...]
Shocking depreciation of EVs worries trade
The steep depreciation on some EV models has made dealers wary of buying them for stock, according to new research by HonkHonk.co.uk. HonkHonk is the trading platform that brings motorists together with dealers who want to buy their cars and is now warning EV drivers to expect little enthusiasm when they offer theirs for sale. More than one in three used … [Read more...]
Toyota top for reliability, says Warrantywise
The Toyota Yaris is ranked as the most reliable used car you can buy according to the latest figures released in Warrantywise’s annual Reliability Index today. Warrantywise, the UK’s leading used car warranty provider, today reveals the results from its highly anticipated annual Reliability Index using data from 2020 to 2023 as it declares the Toyota Yaris … [Read more...]
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