Two adults and a dog maybe an unusual way to pitch a new car sale, but that’s the practicality of the new Ark Zero quadracycle city car from £5,995. It costs less than a pound to charge the lithium-ion battery for its 50.3 miles claimed range at up to 28mph. The aluminium two-door body and chassis has a slim design, a centrally positioned driving seat … [Read more...]
Usership replacing ownership among motorists
Traditional car financing could be past its peak as personal leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, and subscriptions rise in popularity along with a growth in electric car sales. The UK’s car finance bubble is on the brink of bursting as demand for new car finance deals slows down dramatically compared to new car sales, according to analysis by The Car … [Read more...]
Showroom prices slide in pre-September sales
There are new car bargains to be had as dealers report manufacturers are dropping prices and supporting lower rate finance deals to lift sales. The traditional slow August sales before the new registration plate arrives on 1 September has been followed by an unseasonally slack demand for new models arriving from today. Rising new car prices and higher … [Read more...]
Newcomers 29 August
The OMODA 5 has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Program ahead of its 2024 arrival in Britain. Scoring 87% for adult occupants, 87% for child occupants, and 88% for safety assistance systems, the Chery OMODA 5 safeguarded all passengers. Lexus has added extra sporting style to its electrified RX large luxury SUV … [Read more...]
73-plate buyers’ guide
Shop around for the car which suits you and your pocket with a new '73' plate. Ahead of the arrival of the new “73” vehicle registration in England, Wales and Scotland on the 1st of September, The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, is highlighting 12 handy tips for motorists to take into consideration when looking to buy a … [Read more...]
Mixed reactions to car sales incentives
The motor trade has seen little improvement in business since Covid restrictions and components shortages ended almost exactly 12 months ago, they have told their trade body. “New car sales have now seen 12 consecutive months of recovery since the pandemic related supply chain shortages. NFDA conducted a flash poll of its members and found that retailers … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 August
Nissan has slashed prices of its Ariya EV range to offer a better proposition to owners and boot sales. All existing 63kWh ARIYA will be reduced by £3,000 and all 87kWh variants will be reduced by £3,750, making the price difference between the 63kWh and 87kWh batteries £5,000. while the line up now starts at £39,645 and the top spec ARIYA is available from … [Read more...]
EV complaints rising, reports troubleshooter
Motorists' complaints about electric vehicles and dealers selling them are rising, reports The Motor Ombudsman. The latest increase may be put down to a greater number of consumers getting behind the wheel of pure battery-driven models, and the cost of living crisis driving more individuals to recoup financial losses, as pressures on household … [Read more...]
Buyers better protected from 31 July
The new FCA Consumer Duty will come into force on 31 July. The Financial Conduct Authority intends for the new Duty to increase levels of consumer protection in retail financial services markets, whilst aiming to promote a healthy environment for firms to thrive. The new Duty will not be a tick-box exercise or be about introducing new processes and … [Read more...]
KIA in the driving seat for EV deals
KIA is launching a new drive towards widening its EV offers. Kia UK Limited is launching its latest range of attractive customer offers, including 4.9 per cent APR on Kia’s award-winning electric cars, two free services and an exclusive 12-month free Kia Charge Plus subscription with all EV6, Niro EV and Soul EVs purchased between 3 July and 1 October … [Read more...]
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