With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed generational differences in consumer ‘Car Confidence’ when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle. The latest findings have also been used to create a new series of Motor Ombudsman ‘barometers’ … [Read more...]
Industry
Chinese brands could go to the wall
The newly announced bankruptcy of Chinese car maker Hi Phi shows that fleets must 'tread carefully' when it comes to buying vehicles from the new wave of manufacturers arriving in the UK, said FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, pointed out that the top-end car maker was due to begin sales in Europe this year and … [Read more...]
Financial boost to go green with specialist vehicles
Endurance Vehicle Solutions, a leading provider in specialist vehicle hire and fleet management, will significantly expand its operations with a new £5 million asset finance credit line. This funding, secured through a continued partnership with Shawbrook, marks a major milestone in Endurance's growth journey across South Wales and the West Country. Since … [Read more...]
Out of warranty and into trouble with company vehicles
The increasing number of older vehicles being operated by fleets means manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term out-of-warranty claims, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation says that with vans especially now being operated into six, seven and eight years, a range of claims issues are emerging that are creating … [Read more...]
A quarter of drivers rely on satnavs or atlases
A survey of British road users has revealed that almost one in four (23%) say that they would not be confident navigating without the use of a sat nav or traditional road atlas. Further, the survey shows even more reliance on the use of navigational technology when driving, since only half of all road users (47%) reported keeping a paper road atlas in their … [Read more...]
Keep your feet dry under water in Elan Valley
Elan Valley has arranged a special event this Bank Holiday to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams. Tomorrow, guided coach tours uncover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of the stunning Mid Wales estate. The first tour departs at 10:00am and concludes at midday, with a second tour running from 1:30pm to … [Read more...]
Retail buyers need help to go electric, say dealers
Grants or loans to support the used electric vehicle market is the number one action dealers would like to see from the new Labour government to encourage private buyers to make the transition from petrol and diesel models. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 56% of traders would back the move - followed by 50% who want cheaper electricity for EV … [Read more...]
Keeping a family tradition on track
They say the railway is a family and that’s certainly the case up in Rhymney where a father and his daughter (above) are both working, having passed out 17 years apart. Incredibly when Tia Rees was passed out as competent this month, it was by Driver Manager Haydn Cridland, the same man who helped her dad Dean pass on his rules in 2007. “I knew Tia was on … [Read more...]
Musso Saracen carries 70th anniversary into UK
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, will launch the special-edition Musso Saracen Platinum, an exclusive model to the UK market to celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary. Limited to just 70 vehicles, the pick-up has been crafted for customers seeking the ultimate blend of a class-leading, practical workhorse with a contemporary and refined finish at just … [Read more...]
Crazy day trips predicted this Bank Holiday
This August bank holiday is expected to be the busiest in nine years with an estimated 19.2m leisure journeys by car as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’, according to the RAC. Saturday 24 August will be the busiest on the roads with 3.7m getaway trips planned, slightly ahead of the 3m journeys planned every day on Friday (3.2m), Sunday (3.1m) and Bank Holiday … [Read more...]
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