Motorists say “a good deal” is the factor most likely to swing a used car in 2025, according to research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (48%) could be convinced to buy if presented with the right offer, but electric cars attract little attention. Other high scoring factors include the need to replace an existing car (46%), cheaper finance (39%), a wider choice of … [Read more...]
Vans will benefit from zero emissions law change
New Zero Emissions legislation could lighten the load on van operators, says trade group Logistics UK. Business group Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation which will run until 3 March 2025 will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans, as well as preventing … [Read more...]
New models to be rolled out by Toyota this year
New and enhanced models, the roll-out of advanced technologies, a series of prestigious awards and multiple sporting successes characterised Toyota’s achievements in 2024 and the year ahead promises to maintain the momentum of headline-making activities, led by an unprecedented programme of significant new model introductions. The company has strengthened its multi-path technology approach … [Read more...]
Industry’s cautious welcome to EV mandate change
The British automotive industry has welcomed the expected change in plans for the Government's zero emissions mandate. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. "These are both critical … [Read more...]
Polo has earned a mint for Volkswagen over 50 years
The Volkswagen Polo is 50 this year. With more than 20 million vehicles sold in six generations, the Polo has established itself as one of the most successful models in its class. When the VW Beetle was due to be replaced in the 1970s, Volkswagen had several models up its sleeve: the Passat came on to the market in 1973, followed a year later by the Golf, while the Polo made its debut in … [Read more...]
Slowing EV sales give dealers & makers a shock
Britain’s petrol, electric car and van markets have stalled with dealers reporting contracting business in the last quarter. The very slight increase in total registrations for the whole of 2024 came about with fleets being given big discounts by manufacturers very anxious to move the metal and push EV sales or face huge penalties from the UK Government. The UK new car market recorded its second … [Read more...]
Nissan not optimistic for 2025 and beyond
Nissan has posted a dismal prediction for its global business into next year. Nissan Motor’s financial performance deteriorated significantly in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, between July and September 2024, with global revenues falling by 5% year-on-year to JPY2,986bn while its operating margin dropped below 0.2%. The company incurred a net loss of JYP9.1bn (US$61m) in this … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV3 GT-Line First Drive
Kia has something to celebrate this Christmas as it continues to carve out a big slice of Britain’s BEV sales, a decade after launching into it with the Soul EV. At the time 10 years ago, Frozen was trending at the box-office, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ rang out across radios worldwide, and social media was awash with ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ videos. Over the years Kia has added 70,000 BEVs to … [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 uptake has waned for two years, dropped by … [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 petrol cars would soon start to fall. He … [Read more...]
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