Lexus has just raised the game in the fierce fight for buyers looking at zero-emission pure battery premium cars. Enter the Lexus RZ450e series of nine models from £55,595 to £66,695 in Urban, Premium, Premium Plus and Takumi with choice of 18 or 20 inch wheels and single or bi-tone paint finishes. The 450e has the latest electronic axles effectively … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Cardiff and Vale College has secured planning consent for a £65m new advanced technology centre at Cardiff Airport. The 130,000 sq ft project has been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council as one of two new campuses in a £100m investment located alongside the college's existing International Centre for Aerospace Training and accommodate around 2,000 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Seat Arona FR 24 LE
Seat has earned its place as the stylish brand for a younger generation of drivers over the last four decades. On sale since 2017, the Seat Arona is one of the new generation of ‘crossover’ models or tall hatchbacks in the B-sector and the smallest in their sub-compact range under the Ateca. Its introduction has helped Seat pass the magic million mark for … [Read more...]
Sports cars hold value best
A new study has revealed that sports cars retain more of their value than any other type of car when resold. According to the latest car valuation data looking at prices for cars after three years and 36,000 miles of use, sports cars boast an average retained value of 52.38% - more than any other vehicle type. The research comes from Auto Express, which … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Omoda 5 SUV petrol
No-one can doubt the Chinese brand Omoda is very serious about coming to Britain and taking on the legend brands. We were impressed with a first drive of the pure electric Omoda E5 last May and now we’ve had a chance to get some initial impressions of the Omoda 5 petrol version of their new SUV. Yes, a petrol powered newcomer joins the range at a time when … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
Barry Island is seeing a proper tidy rise in customers as new trains and the return of some old favourites give the area a welcome boost. More than 100,000 people caught the train to the Island in July and August, a huge rise from 57,000 the previous year and some of that's put down to filming the final Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey comedy … [Read more...]
Golden oldies names valued, say trade
More than four out of 10 dealers believe that reviving old model names is good for car sales, according to research carried out following the launch of Ford’s new Capri. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 32% think that bringing back the Capri (above and below) means that buyers will take a closer look at the new SUV EV that bears the … [Read more...]
McLaren W1 is unveiled at £2Million
The £2 Million McLaren W1 has been unveiled. It has a V8 hybrid powertrain developing 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors and revs to 9,200rpm. Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging to maximise performance and make … [Read more...]
Over-priced EVs see resale values fall most
A new study from GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has crunched the data on new and used cars to reveal which hold their value better than others. Using new and used car data for 47 of the most popular and reliable vehicles on the market, the research confirms that the Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car. Introduced … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
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