The all-new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport will be priced from £36,905 when it goes on sale in the UK in spring. Closely following the January arrival of the Eclipse Cross, the distinctive seven-seat Shogun Sport will sit between Outlander and Shogun in the range and will be offered with a choice of two extensively-equipped trim levels: Shogun Sport 3 and Shogun Sport 4, with the upper model costing … [Read more...]
Industry
New car sales dropped in 2017
British new car sales last year recorded their biggest drop since the 2009 recession. They slipped over 5% due to uncertainty over potential new diesel charges and weakening consumer confidence since Brexit and the SMMT expect a steeper slide this year of about 7%. Registrations ended 2017 at around 2.54 million vehicles, while demand for diesel cars fell 17% as consumers were put off by … [Read more...]
Romans, romance and racing
The government plan that by 2040 pure petrol and diesel cars will be banned, has prompted many questions about the effect on motorsport and now Motorsport Industry Association CEO Chris Aylett shares his views before the Autosport International Show in the NEC next week. “Ever since this announcement some question whether this will be the end of motorsport, but I simply don’t believe … [Read more...]
Adam gears up for a career in Mercedes-Benz truck sales
Cardiff-based Adam Jones was among the successful trainees whose achievements were celebrated at Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ first sales trainee graduation ceremony. The 27-year-old, who works for South Wales Dealer Euro Commercials, has successfully completed the 25-week Mercedes-Benz and FUSO Trucks Sales Trainee Programme. This combines formal instruction at the Mercedes-Benz Training & … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 January
Swiss consumer protection organisation SKS has filed a claim on behalf of 6,000 car owners for damages from Volkswagen and Swiss car dealer AMAG over the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal. “The cars sold as environmentally friendly were overpriced from the beginning. Due to the manipulation of the exhaust system, they then lost even more of their value on the secondary market,” Stiftung fuer … [Read more...]
Petrol v diesel choice is down to real need
Automotive data and valuation expert hpi has compiled a car market analysis for motorists who are faced with making the decision of whether to choose a petrol or diesel car. There is no right or wrong answer when choosing a petrol or diesel car. With so many variables across the whole vehicle sector ranging from the class of vehicle to driver usage having an impact on values, some options will … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls to be cut next week
This January will mark an event which drivers in Wales, the South West and West Midlands have long been waiting for – a price slash for the Severn Crossing tolls – which will save commuters who use the bridge on weekdays almost £300 on average. After years of inflated prices, the Severn Bridge Crossings will cost £5.60 for cars to travel between England and Wales from 8 January. Until now, … [Read more...]
Buyers’ back-seat thinking on EVs is changing
Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers, behind only price, according to new figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important factor when buying a car. With 24% of … [Read more...]
Electric Morgan plugs in for 2018
Morgan has announced a technical partnership with industry leaders Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as the all-electric Morgan EV3 prepares for production in 2018. The EV3 extends Morgan’s truly unique offering. Industry-leading EV technology combines with a lightweight coach-built body to offer an unparalleled mix of craftsmanship and technology. Inspired by 1930s Aero-engine race cars, … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 December
The number of households with three children or more is at its highest since 2003, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. With UK law stating that all children under the age of 12 or 135cm need to be in the correct child seat, Peugeot’s all-new 7-seat 5008 SUV goes on sale as one of the few vehicles available with three ISOFIX anchor points across the middle row. UK car … [Read more...]