China is becoming a major exporter of electric cars to Europe and Britain. Exports of electric vehicles from China more than doubled in November, creating a monthly record, mostly fueled by European automakers who have set up factories in the country. Car manufacturers in China exported $3.2 billion worth of electric vehicles in November, up 165 percent … [Read more...]
Production levels lifting at last
Though well-documented supply challenges continue to affect car production, pressure appears to be easing as manufacturers push to return to pre-pandemic levels, accoridng to Lisa Watson, director of sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance. Speaking after the latest UK car production figures were released for November, she went on, “Challenges such as the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 January
J&J Motors of South Wales has collected prestigious British awards from Suzuki GB. Sussex based dealer Eastbourne Suzuki was crowned overall National Dealer of the Year while J&J Bridgend (above) provided the Best Customer Experience throughout the year and J&J Motors also received a 25 Years long service award for its Swansea based dealer and … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
The DVLA contact centre will be closed from 24 December to 27 December inclusive and on 1 and 2 January 2023. On-line services will continue over the holiday period. A buzzing live auction of 100 much-loved automotive icons from yesteryear will add yet another exciting new dimension to next year’s eagerly-anticipated The London Classic Car Show 24-26 … [Read more...]
Stellantis stuck in shipments row
Stellantis appears to be manipulating the new car market and making buyers pay for it. The trade press has reported the massive PSA/ Fiat/ Vauxhall conglomerate has been making dealers register cars still on their way or in logistics hubs but not on the road in the hands of their buyers. Motorists have also been made to pay for the cars in advance or lose … [Read more...]
Chips are back on the menu of manufacturers
The semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry for much of the last two years may soon be turned on its head, says in-vehicle connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive, as a lack of chips critical for high-tech features suddenly becomes a glut. “It’s ironic that the very situation that triggered the shortage for much of the automotive … [Read more...]
Honda and Audi roll out newcomers
The launch of the all-new 329ps Honda Civic Type R comes as Honda celebrates 25 years of its iconic high-performance hatchback – and 50 years of Civic. The next-generation model has been engineered to deliver the fastest Civic Type R to date, building on a long tradition of performance cars inspired by the spirit of racing. Prices for Civic Type R start … [Read more...]
Weathering perfect economic storm
Automotive suppliers’ business sentiment reached an all-time low in the CLEPA McKinsey September 2022 Pulse Check. About 70% of suppliers saw their profitability drop to levels that could already start undermining their ability to invest in R&D, the workforce and new business activities. Three consecutive years of crisis have eroded the financial … [Read more...]
Tradelines 30 November
The excessive margins being taken on fuel by the UK’s four big supermarkets have been further called into question as the RAC discovered membership-only retailer Costco has reacted to the falling wholesale market by cutting its petrol by 8p a litre to 147.7p– 12p less than the average price of a litre bought at a supermarket and 14p lower than the UK … [Read more...]
Newcomer: Lexus flagship refined
Lexus’s flagship LS limousine will deliver an even more refined experience in an updated model range from March 2023. The principal change is the adoption of the new Lexus Link Pro multimedia system, with additional functions and seamless connectivity. Fitted as standard to all LS versions, it allows everyone on board to interact with the system through a … [Read more...]
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