UK vehicle dealerships are experiencing an acceleration in electric vehicle demand with customer enquiries, vehicle purchases, and finance applications gathering pace over the past 12 months. New dealer research from Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) reveals that more than eight in 10 dealerships stocking electric vehicles have experienced an increase in … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D Max EV
Isuzu is Japan’s oldest motor manufacturer with more than a century of experience and it has been the slowest to move into the electrical age. Its progress may appear to resemble an ice-berg on the move but the fact is, like that big lump of frozen water, you ignore it at your peril. While other manufacturers compromised carrying capacity and capability … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia unveil first electric cars
The dramatically styled flagship electric vehicles from Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company and first production models were unveiled last night. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, said His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed … [Read more...]
New car lines 21 September
Volvo Cars launched its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The new XC60, which also has a comprehensive design update, delivers class-leading electric range of up to 124 miles on a single charge, with the XC90 providing up to 99 miles. After … [Read more...]
First drive: VW Transporter Sportline eHybrid
Seventy-five years ago, the Volkswagen Transporter arrived in Britain, shook up the commercial sector and now it’s laying down a new challenge in the electric age. The company has introduced its first eHybrid model in the popular T32 series, in 16 versions of long or short wheelbase vans together with kombi crew styles and the people orientated shuttle … [Read more...]
Chinese brands raising their image
Nearly half of motorists (44%) with £50,000 to spend would consider buying a Chinese car over an established prestige brand, new research shows. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports that 27% believe a well-designed and well-made car is more important than the brand, 21% that Chinese manufacturers are capable of competing with established upmarket … [Read more...]
McLaren reveal £500M investment & planned SUV
McLaren Automotive will make a £500m investment to expand its UK manufacturing, engineering and operations, enabling it to accelerate the development of its next generation of models including a long-awaited performance SUV. The investment forms part of a larger commitment from McLaren Automotive shareholder L’IMAD, a sovereign investor of the Government of … [Read more...]
Delaying EES will help trade, said Logistics UK
The EU’s decision to adopt a pragmatic approach to the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), to keep borders flowing, will come as a relief to the logistics sector and those operating our key trading gateways with France,” said Ben Fletcher, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK. His comments come after it was announced that France, … [Read more...]
Sunderland nets £170M Nissan Kicks plan
Nissan plans to launch a new model in Europe and invest £170m to build it in Sunderland, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Nissan Kicks – a compact B-segment crossover – features unique e-POWER hybrid technology and will be manufactured in Sunderland, alongside the Qashqai, Juke and LEAF. It is based in the same platform as the Juke but … [Read more...]
Failed infrastructure threatens European green-truck drive
In an extraordinary appearance on one stage together, the CEOs of Europe’s seven leading truck and bus manufacturers warned yesterday, at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, that Europe’s shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is still being held back by an alarming delay in the conditions that are needed to drive market uptake. They called on European … [Read more...]
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