New analysis of Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency data has found that motorbike numbers have increased by 10.51% since 2015. It also revealed the regions that have seen the largest jump in figures, highlighting where the two-wheelers are seeing the biggest boom in popularity. The second quarter of 2024 saw more than 1.4 … [Read more...]
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Slow charging delays EV adoption by fleets
Speed of charging is the top factor for fleets when choosing electric vehicles, according to the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. Research shows 69% name this consideration compared to efficiency measured in miles per kilowatt hour at 66% and range at 60%. John Peters, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said that the results reflected … [Read more...]
VRA announce speakers for AGM
The speaker line-up has been announced for the 3 July Annual General Meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, at BCA Birmingham. An update on the state of the UK automotive retail sector, examining its resilience and new opportunities arising despite economic challenges, will be presented by Omar Mirza and Kevin Lamb of global automotive consultancy … [Read more...]
UK car makers may still face higher US tariffs
British luxury car makers may still be hit by higher tariffs on US sales. Last month, the UK car sector was breathing sighs of relief that it has escaped the highest American tariffs being proposed by US President Donald Trump but last week he announced that he may soon raise auto tariffs, aiming to encourage automakers to accelerate their investments in … [Read more...]
Cardiff concerts warning for travellers
Train and bus services into and out of Cardiff will be disrupted this summer with a number of music events taking place in the city. Music fans are being encouraged to add journey planning to their pre-gig routine with train travel expected to be very popular for up-coming events in Cardiff. Chris Brown, Lana Del Rey and two nights of Oasis’ sold-out tour … [Read more...]
Majority of UK drivers considering Chinese cars
More than seven out of 10 motorists (72%) would “consider” buying a car made by one of the new Chinese manufacturers entering the UK market, according to new research. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker shows BYD is the brand with the highest level of recognition among these potential customers at 28%, followed by Maxus (19%) and Chery (14%). Aiways, Denza … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Tesla Model Y AWD
It can be hard learning to drive, but relearning brings a whole new skill set into the driver’s seat of the latest Tesla Model Y dual motor. Tesla is a pioneer in the new age of electric cars and after their first Model X SUV hit the market in 2015 it then rolled out the Model 3 saloon two years later and completed its range with the larger SUV Model Y in … [Read more...]
Ford lag behind industry EV targets for vans
Ford is the biggest laggard on tough government-mandated EV sales targets when it comes to the main players, new figures show. The UK’s biggest van seller showed electric light commercial sales so far this year reached 2443 units, equating to 5.4% of its 45,190 total and someway short of the 16% required by the ZEV mandate, according to figures from the … [Read more...]
FCA move in massive compensation claim
Some of the factors the Financial Conduct Authority will consider if it launches a UK-wide consumer redress scheme as part of its review into car loans commission have been set out. The regulator says it will confirm within six weeks of the outcome of the Supreme Court case, which is hoped to be announced in July, whether it does plan to introduce a redress … [Read more...]
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