A majority of Brits say they will boycott brands from a country imposing tariffs on UK models. Almost six out of 10 people (59%) say they are less likely to buy a car from a country imposing tariffs on UK-made models. While the UK imports comparatively low numbers of US made models, there could be reaction to brands with US links, such as Tesla (shown … [Read more...]
Industry
Majority of Welsh people depend on their cars
Seven in ten people living in Wales have no alternative but to use a car, according to research by the RAC. Nationwide, four-in-10 (40%) drivers say they have no feasible alternatives to the car when it comes to commuting, but for those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%. Taking the bus to work is only seen as a viable option for … [Read more...]
Statement gives some motorists relief
Motorists can get some relief from today's Spring Statement by the Chancellor. John Cassidy, Director of Sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance said, “The Chancellor reconfirming her pledge to extend the freeze of fuel duty, as well as the temporary five pence cut, until March 2026, will offer a glimmer of relief to motorists concerned about the soaring cost … [Read more...]
EVs are not emission-free
Over a quarter of Brits wrongly believe that driving an electric vehicle is completely emission-free, failing to recognise the emissions produced either through the vehicles’ production or the non-renewable electricity that can be used to charge them. Industry experts are calling for more transparency regarding the total emissions involved in … [Read more...]
Millions don’t use latest vehicle tech
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research showing that a third (33%) of drivers never use them. Out of six of the most prominent driving assistance aids in modern vehicles – including collision warnings and cruise control - and among those … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Jaguar is preparing to launch the first of three new cars at the end of this year and stablemate Land Rover is said to be preparing to show a new electric Range Rover about the same time. Global Data.com has reported production numbers might be low for the Jaguar to maintain exclusivity but the market might also consider them too expensive and future LR … [Read more...]
Wales in slow lane providing fast chargers
Wales is in the slow lane when it comes to providing fast chargers for motorists. Experts at one of the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans analysed the number of rapid chargers across every local authority in the UK per 100,000 residents. The results were ranked from the highest to the lowest ratio. Wales even trailed behind the Orkneys in the number … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Isuzu UK offers its latest innovation for explorers and adventurers: the new Basecamp. Designed with vehicle camping in mind, the upgraded Basecamp model takes the iconic Isuzu D-Max AT35, already reimagined by Arctic Trucks, and transforms it into the ultimate adventure vehicle, equipped with a robust range of accessories from ARB and Lazer. Having … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Cupra Tavascan V1
A brand which has accelerated from racetrack to road has to be something special, so the Cupra Tavascan deserves consideration if you’re looking for an edgy everyday car. Developed from the SEAT Sport series into the Cup Racing range nearly 30 years ago the Cupra line up represents the most powerful and advanced sophisticated series from its parent … [Read more...]
Motorist pay £600 annually in emergency repairs
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, reveals data from the RAC. As many as six-in-10 (59%) drivers say they are hit with unexpected repair costs for their main vehicle each year, with the average bill coming out at £617 across all ages of car. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they … [Read more...]
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