Industry

Welsh buyers boost January registrations

8 February 2023

New car registrations rose the most in Wales last month, better than any other part of the UK. Dealers in Wales declared 4,890 new cars registered compared to 4,166 a year earlier, a rise of 17.4%. In the UK as a whole, 131,714 new cars were registered in January, 14% improvement so the Welsh sales outpaced the rest of the country. Volkswagen, Ford and … [Read more...]

Ten things you need to know about personal leasing

8 February 2023

Navigating personal leasing can be overwhelming, especially with many online quotations and deals available. To ensure you get the best deal, it's essential to understand the basics of leasing and tailoring the various elements to fit your needs. With over 30 years of experience helping leasing customers source the right new cars in the UK, LeasePlan UK’s … [Read more...]

Jaguar lead decline in EV values, says Auto Trader

7 February 2023

Some premium pure electric cars have slumped in value, according to Auto Trader. The Jaguar I-Pace crashed by 15.6 per cent year on year (YoY) and dropped by 4.1 per cent between December 2022 and January 2023. The average asking price of the Austrian-made Jaguar was £48,613 last month. Other premium second-hand EVs also slipped further in January, … [Read more...]

EU Automotive trails rest of the world, warns boss

6 February 2023

Ahead of the unveiling of the Green Deal Industry Plan, Luca de Meo, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and Renault Group CEO, is urged EU leaders to put in place an ambitious and structured automotive industrial policy, to rival those of other world regions. Concerned about the EU industry’s eroding competitiveness on the … [Read more...]

Newslines 6 February: The Beatles Minis on show

6 February 2023

Later this month The London Classic Car Show will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper S in chart-topping style when all three surviving Minis originally owned by the Beatles are reunited for the very first time in 55 years. This once in a generation display at Kensington, Olympia over the 24-26 February weekend, features the famed Minis of … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Genesis GV60 Sport Plus

4 February 2023

To some observers it’s a Bentley, to others an Aston Martin, and some will simply ask what is it as they have never seen a Genesis on the road. Those questions are testament to the design and rarity of the Genesis GV60 pure battery SUV and they are all good points about this premium sector model from the Hyundai Motor Group. Not only does it look very up … [Read more...]

Electric avenue is not music to the ears

3 February 2023

Britain’s electric charging network is shorting and slowing sales of the low emission vehicles and the Government’s drive to a greener future. That’s my opinion after testing one of the best new electric cars, the Genesis GV60, over two long trips in a few days. With a range of over 230 miles approximately on a full charge that should be enough for most … [Read more...]

Banking on a better buy

3 February 2023

As motorists grapple with rising costs we look at the pros and cons of acquiring a car in today's market-place and the possible best way for you. If you pay for your car with a loan, it means you own the car outright from the point of purchase and can be much more cost effective. With a car on finance, you don’t own the vehicle while you are making … [Read more...]

Fleet apprenticeships under consideration

1 February 2023

The introduction of an apprenticeship standard for fleet is being investigated by the Association of Fleet Professionals. In response to demand from the members and the wider industry, the organisation has been looking into the process involved in the creation of an apprenticeship standard and is now inviting feedback from across the sector to gauge … [Read more...]

Tradelines 1 February: Isuzu awards Welsh dealer