The UK’s best-value, seven-seat 4x4 SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander Petrol, has been updated for 2020 to make it an even more attractive proposition for owners seeking maximum versatility from their family SUV. Priced from £28,085 OTR, the Mitsubishi Outlander Petrol for 2020 include a reduction on CO2 emissions to 169g/km, reducing its first-year VED rate by … [Read more...]
Industry
Newslines 28 October
Orders have opened for the SEAT Mii electric car with its 161m miles range from £19,300 inc grant. The first 300 orders will come with a free wall box charger and cable, 3 years service and breakdown cover. The European car market posted significant growth in September, as 1.28 million cars were registered with Golf ahead of Corsa and Clio. This increase … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 October
The first electric Mazda MX-30 will go on sale in Britain in about 15 months. The five-door model will have a range between recharges of about 125 miles. A pure battery-powered Lexus will be unveiled next year, the company revealed at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. It is part of a new product offensive which will also include petrol electric hybrids and … [Read more...]
Technology overwhelming small traders
Used car dealers are being blitzed with new IT hardware and software to an extent that used car dealers’ efficiencies could be impacted when adopting new technology, according to V12 Vehicle Finance. As part of its road map to develop and launch its used stock funding, dealer stocking and consumer finance proposition, the V12 team researched the sector to … [Read more...]
Admin is not up to rubber stamping a no-deal Brexit, say FTA
Britain’s Brexit plans dont have the administration staff to back them up says the Freight Transport Association. In response to the report issued by the National Audit Office (NAO) on border preparedness for a No Deal Brexit, Pauline Bastidon, FTA’s Head of European and Global Policy, said, “The NAO report highlights the scale of the challenge for … [Read more...]
Green plates plan for EVs
If green number plates are introduced to mark out electric cars, research from a Welsh insurer shows it will accelerate the take up of low emission models. A large proportion of British motorists – over 8 million - are expected to make the switch to an electric or hybrid car in the next five years. This week, the DfT published its suggestions for the new … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Part of Newport Road, Cardiff will be closed from saturday night to permit filming of stunt scenes in a new movie. The closure over two days will be infront of the Mercure Hotel and diversions will be signposted but motorists should plan for delays, particularly on monday commuting times. Edinburgh Marina Holdings has established itself as a pioneer … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 October
Bentley has confirmed production of the third generation Flying Spur is underway with first deliveries early 2020. Handcrafting of the first customer orders is taking place at Bentley’s Crewe factory following completion of over one million miles testing sometimes up to 207mph. A new nationwide study of parents in Wales, by Travelodge, has explored the … [Read more...]
Invisible ev charging is under development
A hidden continuous charging system for electric vehicles is being trialled. You won't have to stop and recharge at intervals but simply drive and the vehicle would be wirelessly or inductively boosted. ElectReon is an Israeli’s company that has developed a unique Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology. The solution is promising low … [Read more...]
Electric cars surprise running costs
Electric cars travel up to three times the distance of their petrol or diesel rivals for the same amount of money, according to research. With interest in electric cars rising, many potential buyers are left confused by the way running costs are explained, with ‘miles per kWh’ difficult to compare to ‘miles per gallon’. To help consumers, car reviews and … [Read more...]
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