The new MX-30 introduces all-electric drive technology to the Mazda range. Called e-Skyactiv, the drive system's combination of electric motor and 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery equips the MX-30 with a uniquely smooth, quiet and seamless all-electric driving experience and a range of 124 miles. The MX-30's 'Human Modern' styling concept and freestyle centre … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 June
To boost the re-opening of showrooms across its dealer network in England and Northern Ireland, and Scotland from the end of June, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is now offering its customers savings of up to £4,000 until September 28, as well as the assurance of prompt delivery of their chosen vehicle either to their local dealership or to their home free of … [Read more...]
Virus spreads change through dealerships & buying
The lasting effects of how Coronavirus-19 will spread its impact through the motor industry and selling cars cannot be known, but for many it has merely sped up the changes we have witnessed over a decade, writes Robin Roberts. In a social media post this week, Lamborghini said it was never going to display at a motor show again but would instead … [Read more...]
Dealerships preparations for reopening
Much like almost every other industry in the UK, both car manufacturing and sales have slowed down over the last few months in reaction to Covid-19 to their lowest since 1946. The big players in this sector are no-doubt raring to get back on track and some have already reopened, with strict social distancing rules in place. In addition, many car showrooms … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
A new 170mph Lancia Stratos two-seater sports car will be hand-built in a run of just 25 models by the newly created Manifattura Automobili Torino company. The legendary bespoke rally car of the 1970s will get a modified Ferrari 4.3V8 engine delivering 540bhp and it will be unveiled in the UK at the exclusive Salon Prive event in September at Blenheim … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 14 June
Despite the roads-of-life starting to reopen with shops, businesses, car manufacturers and dealerships getting the wheels of business moving again, I’m still sifting through automotive news you might have missed until my first new model road test car arrives at the end of this week, says a hopeful David Miles. But for the foreseeable future the availability … [Read more...]
Slow pickup to England’s car sales after lockdown eases
The industry is now one week into the post lockdown trading period in England and the question that concerned retailers nationwide has now been answered and that was whether there really would be consumer demand for cars, says Rupert Pontin, Director of Insights at Cazana. Indications both anecdotal and factual reflect the fact that consumers have returned … [Read more...]
New Toyota Hilux heading to UK
Toyota is renewing its world-famous Hilux pick-up with a striking design, a powerful 2.8-litre powertrain, improvements in on and off-road driving performance and equipment upgrades. These changes strengthen its appeal to the growing market for customers who need a vehicle that’s right for both business and leisure. At the top of the range, the new … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 June
Japan wants an end to automobile and parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country’s trade minister said yesterday. After decades outsourcing its trade policy to the European Union, Britain is embarking on negotiating free trade deals with countries around the world including Japan and 10 other Pacific nations and … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
Vehicle owners in the UK will be given £6,000 towards a new electric car if they scrap their current petrol or diesel model, according to media reports. The announcement is scheduled to be made on 6 July in a bid to boost the flat UK car sales and the impending new number plate change coming in September, but some believe it will only keep up high prices of … [Read more...]
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