Following on from the launch of Service Activated Warranty earlier this year, Suzuki has created its own in-house Approved Used Car Warranty. The launch of the new warranty will also help further increase customer retention as well as a higher volume of service, maintenance, and repair for the dealer network. The Suzuki Approved Used Car Warranty offers … [Read more...]
Premiums catching up with repair costs
The recent surge of 21% in annual car insurance premiums does not come as a shock, said the National Body Repair Association. Wayne Mason-Drust (below) NBRA board member, explained this development, “For almost a decade, the cost of repairing a car following an accident has increased far below inflation. "Car insurers have tightly controlled repair costs … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 August
Wales’s bus services anticipate being cut by a quarter now that Welsh Government Covid funding has ceased to support routes and businesses. Welsh Conservatives labelled the cuts as “moronic” at time when a massive campaign is underway to deter private cars and driving. More than 100,000 passengers have travelled on the improved Carmarthen – Aberystwyth … [Read more...]
Self-driving awards get into gear
Celebrating excellence in automated mobility, in the UK and internationally, entries are open now for the inaugural Self-driving Industry Awards. Presented by Carsofthefuture.co.uk, the UK’s No.1 self-driving news source, the Self-driving Industry Awards 2023 cover all aspects of this exciting and fast-growing ecosystem. From impressive engineering and … [Read more...]
EV charging sparks issues for motorists
The debate about charging electric cars is an increasingly live issue, according to a new Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers. Over three-quarters (77%) think it is unfair that electric car owners who are unable to install a home charger (e.g., in flats or with no off-street parking) have no option but to pay higher rates at public charging points. This is … [Read more...]
Councils wasting money on ‘wrong’ ev-chargers
Councils are wasting much needed money and installing the wrong on-street ev charging systems instead of creating community ultra-rapid hubs. That’s the opinion of Asif Ghafoor, CEO & co-founder of Be.EV believes that whilst public money has been allocated to improve charge networks, it's sitting unspent because of pointless bureaucracy and a lack of … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 August
A family of dodgy car dealers has been fined after admitting selling a ‘dangerous and unroadworthy’ vehicle and refusing to honour its warranty. David, Susan and James Bonner-Evans all pleaded guilty to breaching consumer protection regulations in relation to NRJ Motor Company, Bynea, Llanelli and were ordered to pay fines, costs and compensation of almost … [Read more...]
Lords looking into Government’s ev plans
An electric vehicles inquiry is being launched by Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee. Given the importance of decarbonising transport to reach net zero, the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is launching an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) today. The aim of the inquiry is to understand how the Government will achieve … [Read more...]
Businesses powering up for future
The number of businesses offering on-site electric vehicle charging will double in the next year, suggests research from Arval Mobility Observatory. Currently, 20% have charging available at their premises but the report reveals that this is planned to increase to 40% within 12 months. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said, … [Read more...]
Pininfarina’s PURA Vision of luxury evs
THE stunning PURA Vision design concept has been revealed by Automobili Pininfarina. The elegant silhouette and dramatic proportions express Automobili Pininfarina’s PURA design philosophy, effortlessly transforming the DNA of iconic models from Pininfarina SpA's past for the electric Luxury Utility Vehicle (e-LUV). The new design concept will inspire … [Read more...]
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