With the headline rush into pure electric cars now faltering, there is growing appreciation of what a good petrol car can do for a manufacturer, as in the Kia Picanto GT-Line S. While some rivals had axed their city cars or effectively moved them up market and therefore into more expensive territory, Kia adopted a policy of keeping open their options for … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 July
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles or plug-in hybrid and fully electric, has passed the significant milestone of 100,000 new car registrations in the UK. This feat is particularly significant given that BYD sales only commenced with the ATTO 3 in March 2023. Since that time, the range has expanded from one model to ten. Aston … [Read more...]
Sinclair Group business battered
South Wales based Sinclair Motor Group reported a tough year in 2025 but expressed the hope business will improve this year. In its annual accounts published on Companies House website Sinclair Motor Group said 2025 was its toughest year since before Covid with profits down 38% despite turnover reaching more than £700m across the 12 brands it represents … [Read more...]
UK automotive slowly recovering, say SMMT
UK vehicle production fell -7.5% in the first half of 2026, with factories turning out 385,979 cars and commercial vehicles, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite a challenging start to the year, however, output stabilised in the second quarter, dipping by just 128 units (-0.1%) year on year as exports strengthened and car … [Read more...]
Reynolds is right for the road industry – Logistics UK
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as Secretary of State for Business and Trade in Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. As Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s Chief Executive explains, Mr Reynolds' return to the department is positive news for the sector which underpins all economic activity,"Congratulations to … [Read more...]
EVs leading company choices, say Leasing Options
Business lease customers are increasingly turning to newer vehicle manufacturers, with the latest data from Leasing Options revealing that electric and hybrid-focused brands are making significant progress in the company car market. Furthermore, only three European brands are in their top ten list. The CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 accounted for 6.15% of all business … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW iX3 50 xDrive
With VAT-free home charging from October, now is the time to put in your order for the BMW iX3 50 xDrive and just hope you’re not stuck in a queue of customers. That will be the only annoying fact if you want to get your hands on the World Car of 2026. It really is very, very good. If you think electric cars are boring, this Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will … [Read more...]
PPM EV charges explained & worries remain
Industry figures have responded to HM Treasury's publication this week of the government's response to its consultation on the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), the new mileage-based charge on electric and plug-in hybrid cars due to take effect from April 2028. The government confirmed it will not proceed with mandatory mileage checks for … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 July
AA Cars data shows the average price of the UK’s 20 most searched-for used electric cars has fallen by 10% in the past year, bringing more models within reach of buyers. The latest Used Car Index found the Nissan Leaf remains the most popular used EV, despite its average price dropping 17.3% to £8,146. Prices also fell sharply for the Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla … [Read more...]
Opposition to EVs is entrenched, say Bridgestone
A Bridgestone survey has revealed that a growing number of UK motorists are putting the brakes on electric vehicle purchases, with more than one in four drivers insisting they have no intention of making the switch. New consumer research commissioned by Bridgestone found that 26% of motorists say they will never buy an EV, up significantly from 17% in 2025 … [Read more...]
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