The brakes have gone on hard for sales in Britain's car showrooms. UK new car registrations fell -24.3% in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders with 140,958 new vehicles registered, the weakest June performance in 26 years. Volkswagen emerged top last month with 8.27% of share, Vauxhall reached 7.07% and just behind was Ford … [Read more...]
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Formula Student takes to the grid next weekend
With Covid restrictions lifted, spectators will be back in full force at Silverstone for Formula Student, which will take place at the famed circuit across the weekend of 9-10 July. For the first time in two years, more than 130 teams from over 30 countries will have the chance to showcase the results of their hard work in formal presentations and dynamic events at the home of British … [Read more...]
Kia Sorento Edition arrives with range incentives
Kia UK is shaking up the model range and introducing the Sorento ‘Edition’, a premium and single grade available across the seven-seat SUV’s trio of powertrains, to replace the current grade line-up. The ‘Edition’ specification ensures a desirable and modern vehicle, tailored to the needs of UK customers, while streamlining the production and delivery process of this highly sought after SUV. The … [Read more...]
Wales lagging in ev sales and bucks the UK trend
New UK electric car sales data shows the government’s ambitions for the electric vehicle transition doesn’t go far enough and Wales lags behind other parts of Britain. For the second month in a row, EVs were the only fuel type to grow the number of new cars registered and the share of the market. EVs now represent 1 in 6 of all new vehicle registrations, with demand being driven by EV’s now … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
Hundreds of beautiful and valuable classic cars are heading to France with Brittany Ferries this weekend belonging to Brits and other nationals attending the biennial Le Mans Classic festival in Pays de la Loire. Around 430 rare and valuable made the voyage from Portsmouth to ports of Caen and St Malo with an estimated value is £25.8 million, making the garages of Brittany Ferries' vessels among … [Read more...]
Fully electric Genesis G80 begins at £65,000
Genesis Motor UK has revealed the full pricing and specification of its Electrified G80 saloon, the brand’s latest all-electric model following the launch of the GV60 and the recent unveiling of Electrified GV70. Electrified G80 is available exclusively in Luxury guise, with high levels of standard equipment, priced from £65,000. As with all Genesis models, Electrified G80 can be specified using … [Read more...]
Ultimate air b&b for F1 fans on show this weekend
As the home of British motorsport prepares to welcome record crowds at this weekend’s Grand Prix, new pictures have been released of the luxury residences currently being built just yards from Silverstone’s hallowed tarmac. Escapade Silverstone is an £80m development of two, three and four-bedroom residences next to the racetrack’s most legendary series of corners - Copse, Maggots, Becketts and … [Read more...]
Energy costs crippling UK automotive sector
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveals firms face a £90 million uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%. UK electricity prices are the most expensive of any European automotive manufacturing country and 59% higher … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
The bus industry in Wales will receive a support package worth £48m to help recover from the impact of the pandemic and deal with emerging financial challenges, the Welsh Government has announced. The Bus Emergency package will provide ‘gap funding’ until the end of this financial year for bus operators to maintain the necessary bus services and routes in their area, in return for greater … [Read more...]
Automotive business ponders new site in Ebbw Vale
The Welsh Government is investing £8.5 million in new industrial space in Blaenau Gwent aimed at attracting businesses to the area, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. A 50,000 sq ft industrial unit will be built at Rhyd y Blew, Ebbw Vale, in the Tech Valleys area. The modern building will form the first phase of a wider site masterplan, and help satisfy huge demand for such … [Read more...]