Zapmap has unveiled the results of its latest comprehensive survey of electric vehicle drivers. Responses show that overall satisfaction continues to improve, while also highlighting areas which require industry focus. Conducted during October 2024, the annual survey offers unparalleled insights into the behaviours, attitudes and satisfaction of EV … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: MG ZS Trophy Hybrid+
MG is a becoming a brand to be reckoned with and strengthening its standing in the British market by taking a step back. The famous octagonal badge has been seen on UK made models since 1924, but it has also been a century of change, most notably when it was saved by an unknown Chinese brand called Nanjing in 2005 and then almost immediately resold to the … [Read more...]
Gavin & Stacey on track for Barry
Transport for Wales has named one of its new trains ‘Gavin and Stacey’ as they ‘step into Christmas’ and join celebrations for the final episode of the famous BBC series. The new Stadler Class 231 trains have been recently added to the Vale of Glamorgan line and are part TfW’s £800 million investment into brand-new trains and they’ve already seen an … [Read more...]
Registrations fall to avoid EV penalties
Deliveries of new cars fell by -1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months, as the market contracts amid the race to meet tough EV market share targets. Demand from private buyers, among whom … [Read more...]
New Karting series buzzes onto tracks
Motorsport is at a turning point. FAT International and the Smedley Group have partnered to launch the FAT Karting League (FKL), a revolutionary initiative aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers from all walks of life. Using zero emission electric powered karts on outdoor tracks, it is building on the legacy of the … [Read more...]
Resellers told to expect a big market change
It seems 2024 will be the year of 'peak petrol' when it comes to how UK cars are powered, more than 160 delegates heard at the annual seminar of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Louis Maxwell, senior insight manager at Auto Trader, told the audience at The Slate, Warwick University, that growth in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) meant that volumes of … [Read more...]
Best garage in Wales – again!
Garej Arwyn Cyf, Caernarfon has won The Motor Ombudsman's regional 2024 Garage Star Award for Wales, for a second year. The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce that AJ Fleetcare, an independent garage in Leeds, has been crowned the 2024 winner of the National Garage Star Award – the top prize in the Ombudsman’s annual Star Awards competition. Now … [Read more...]
£300M Ecclestone F1 collection being sold
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone will sell his extraordinary collection of historic Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars amassed over 50 years. Ecclestone, 94, was for decades the commercial rights holder of Formula 1, and was therefore the man who made it the global sporting powerhouse that it is today and has engaged Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd.. It is fair to say … [Read more...]
Tavares quites Stellantis in shock move
The automotive industry has been rocked by the sudden resignation of Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares after ‘different views’ emerged between him and the board. The car maker – which runs Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler and DS – said Tavares had stepped down with immediate effect on Sunday and an interim boss will head the massive … [Read more...]
Luton shut-down raises more fears
Last week's announcement that the Luton van plant will close in April with the loss of about 1,200 assembly jobs and thousands more in the supply chain has starkly brought home the issues facing the automotive sector and the components supply industry is struggling to survive as well. Ford plans to cut 800 UK jobs among 4,000 going in Europe and Nissan has … [Read more...]
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