The first Aston Martin DBX707 has been built for a customer at the St Athan factory. Aston Martin took on 100 additional people for the new model’s assembly and the car is a progressive development of the first generation DBX SUV with enhanced performance and subtle styling and equipment changes but the DBXV8 and China-only straight-six cylinder versions … [Read more...]
Car ownership is old fashioned, says sharing business
The relationship between the British public and their vehicles has changed a lot over the last few years. With the rise of working from home and hybrid work schedules, car ownership numbers all over the country and the entire UK are dropping considerably. In fact, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found that March 2022 saw new car sales … [Read more...]
New car sales crumble, used-models in demand
New car sales are still crumbling under the weight of supply shortages, rising costs and concerned buyers facing higher costs of living. UK new car registrations fell by -15.8% to 119,167 units in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite showrooms being open for the entire month, unlike the previous year which saw … [Read more...]
HGV drivers desperately needed
With the HGV driver shortage continuing to place pressure on UK supply chains, Logistics UK is urging HGV drivers who have left the workplace to consider re-joining. Hundreds of spaces are available on government-funded refresher training courses, called Skills Bootcamps. Managed by the Driver Academy Group, a consortium comprising of business organisation … [Read more...]
The “bubble-car” is reborn with electric power
The new light electric vehicle based on the Isetta bubble-car will hit the streets after all. Manufacturer Artega had run into difficulties but now ElectricBrands has bought the company and together with the XBUS is expanding its product range with another sustainable, eco-friendly electric car boasting a modern retro style. Driving in urban areas can … [Read more...]
Leasing EVs is about to take off
Brits are more likely to lease a new electric car than buy one, according to one supplier. That's according to leading provider Select Car Leasing, which has revealed it has seen a 300 per cent upturn in interest for EV models over recent months. The buzz around electric cars and vans has rocketed over the past 12 months due to a combination of … [Read more...]
Welsh retailer among first Ineos Grenadier franchises
Day's of Neath is the first Welsh retailer for the upcoming Ineos Grenadier models. The first 24 dealers UK wide have been appointed but the disruptive newcomer is planning another 10 around the country with the first getting models within two months, ready for the September plate change and autumn/ winter selling period. Prices and specifications will be … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 April
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification details for the all-new Kia Niro as customer pre-orders for the second-generation open with deliveries in the autumn. There is a choice of 139bhp 1.6 litre hybrid, 180bhp 1.6 litre plug-in hybrid and 64.8kWh pure electric models in three trim levels from £27,745, £32,775 and £34,995 respectively for each … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 April
Tesla is recalling almost 600,000 pure electric models which may be inaudible to pedestrians in their path. The models cover all series and were sold over the last two years but the pedestrian warning system may be inaudible, dangerous and therefore illegal, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is also checking side airbags … [Read more...]
M4 loved by over a quarter of truckers
Truckers love motorways. The lorry drivers who spend their working lives trundling up and down the M-ways actually confess to liking them and have rated their favourites for a Roadchef poll. The people who spend most time trucking on Britain’s main roads have spoken and claim that the M6 toll - a free flowing route around Birmingham - is the very best … [Read more...]
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