Ford’s plans for its hybrid and electric models over the next few years have been outlined. It’s close to announcing its pure electric SUV with a 370 miles range but most of its other models will use mild hybrid powertrains and platforms developed from the versatile Volkswagen MEB toolkit. Coming electrified models All-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid with … [Read more...]
Land Rover Defender returns
Britain’s oldest 4x4xFar is back. Over 70 years after the model which became Defender was unveiled and three years after the last series was axed by Land Rover, a new 21st century model is a star of the Frankfurt motor show and order books now open for the first long wheelbase five-door models, followed soon after by a shorter wheelbase three-door model … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
It is calculated that a million EVs will be sold in Europe next year. Figures from the Transport & Environment lobby group are based on manufacturers’ figures and will be realised by a boost in ev performance, improved combustion engines, reduced sales of high polluting cars and pooling of EV development among makers. Hyundai is the latest car maker to … [Read more...]
Welsh TVR factory moves nearer completion
The TVR sports cars’ Welsh factory will be fitted out for assembly of its 200mph Griffith supercar, the company has told its enthusiastic owners’ club. West Wales-based Jones Brothers have been appointed to carry out the work on its site adjacent to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road and overlooking Ebbw Vale. In a statement, the TVR Car Club said it … [Read more...]
Tesla Model 3 outsold Ford Focus in August
The all-electric Tesla Model 3 outsold the Ford Focus in Britain last month. In a major turnaround for battery powered cars, the mid-sized Tesla led a battalion of battery powered cars which saw registrations jump 377.5% as they powered ahead in new car sales. Fiesta and Golf topped the charts but the Tesla Model 3 achieved 2,000 registrations and beat the … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 September
Vauxhall’s latest Astra 105ps 1.5D with its all-new powertrain was already 21 per cent more C02-efficient than the model that went before, but now new preliminary data shows further improvements to its emissions values. All new diesel Astras now produce lower C02 emissions than originally quoted with the 1.5D (105PS) engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox … [Read more...]
Help for supply chain to meet zero strategy
Automotive technology companies looking to support the government’s road to zero strategy through the development and manufacture of low carbon vehicle technology will have the opportunity to receive new levels of advice, insight and support from leading industry experts at LCV2019. Hosted on the UK Government Pavilion, managed by the Advanced Propulsion … [Read more...]
UK car exports drop, home demand rises
Car makers in Britain have recorded a 15% export drop in July, the 14th month of decline, mainly due to weaker EU and Asian markets. The SMMT said the drop in diesel demand across Europe coupled with a slowdown in Chinese orders mainly accounted for the decline of 11% overall after home demand went up 10%. Uk plants assembled 108,239 cars but now there … [Read more...]
Driver shortages hitting logistics and supplies
Driver shortages continue to present one of the most significant challenges when it comes to the delivery of logistics operations. Customer demand is greater than ever, with expectations for the provision of faster and more frequent deliveries sitting high on the agenda. Logistics businesses need to rethink the way they attract, engage and retain the right … [Read more...]
New car discounts are rising
New car discounts have steadily increased since the beginning of the year as the motor trade struggles to shift stock. Citroën retailers have offered the biggest discounts on new models, with nearly 12% savings since the start of the year, according to exclusive What Car? research. Premium brands, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo among those offering … [Read more...]
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