New data from one of the country’s leading insurance comparison websites revealed a 158% year-on-year rise in Welsh mobile mechanics taking out insurance for their sole traderships. Quotezone.co.uk figures also reveal a 71% year-on-year spike in new policies for full time motor trade businesses, and a 49% jump in cover for part time firms, in Wales. The data, taken from a sample of 4,500 … [Read more...]
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Fleets rethink contracts or pay the price, says FleetCheck
Some businesses are wasting tens of thousands of pounds agreeing to unrealistic mileages when selecting fleet vehicles. That’s the conclusion of FleetCheck, the software specialist who work behind the scenes analyzing business use and who say that predicting future mileage when writing new company car leases is going to be a key question for fleets as post-pandemic travel patterns start to … [Read more...]
Automotive sector raises barrier to cyber-threat
ThreatQuotient, a leading security operations platform innovator, says its ThreatQthreat intelligence platform will be utilised by the Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG) to facilitate cyber threat intelligence sharing across the automotive industry. ASRG, a non-profit with over 6,000 members in 19 countries, supports the development of security solutions for automotive products. As a key … [Read more...]
Lamborghini enhance Huracán EVO
Automobili Lamborghini is enhancing the connected services offering in its Huracán EVO models. Lamborghini Connect comprising navigation, comfort, safety and entertainment functions and adds new ‘peace of mind’ services through connection to the Lamborghini UNICA app: a car-finder function, vehicle status report and geofencing functions such as remote speed and valet alerts. It will join the … [Read more...]
UK debut for new Honda EV home charger
Honda is to debut its domestic intelligent charging service – ‘e:PROGRESS’ - in the UK. e:PROGRESS is the most comprehensive and innovative home charging solution from an automotive manufacturer in Europe, and Honda’s first energy management service to be launched in the region. At the heart of e:PROGRESS lies a connected charger and advanced intelligent software developed by … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 April
It’s the 20th anniversary of MINI being assembled in Plant Oxford by BMW Group. In early 2001, production began for MINI body parts in Swindon and on the 26 April the first new MINI rolled off the line in Oxford which has since built over 5 million cars and currently makes MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch, MINI Clubman and the MINI Electric, all on the same production line. A post mortem has … [Read more...]
Welshman to head Ford of Britain
Welshman and former Bridgend Engine Plant Manager Kieran Cahill will become chairman Ford of Britain on friday. Fifty-three-year old Cahill will replace Graham Hoare as Board Chair for Ford Motor Company Limited effective 30 April. In this role, Cahill will continue to ensure the board remains effective in setting and implementing the company’s direction and strategy in the UK. He will … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
The new Fiat 500 electric model coming in a few weeks from £19,995 will self-regulate its battery use. Its range of up to 199 miles includes a monitoring system to cut down secondary power use and provide maximum range when it has about 30 miles left and it can be substantially recharged in 35 mins with a rapid box. The changing working arrangements mean some motorists could get back money from … [Read more...]
Honda e:HRV further step on electrification this year
Honda is boosting its electric offensive with the introduction of the e:HRV in November. The new generation HRV uses two electric motors driving the front wheels to assist the regular 1.5 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine but it’s not a plug-in hybrid. The 131ps maximum powertrain develops 253Nm at 4,500rpm and is essentially a boosted version of that in the Honda Jazz and comes as the … [Read more...]
Fleet emissions sink to record low
The BVRLA has published its latest Quarterly Leasing Survey showing that average CO2 emissions for members’ new car registrations have fallen below 100g/km for the first time ever. During the Q4-2020 reporting period, average CO2 emissions were 98g/km compared to the average UK car fleet of 114.2g/km, highlighting the green credentials of the vehicle leasing sector. BVRLA rental and leasing … [Read more...]