The largest ever class action in the UK was under consideration in High Court this week involving 1.5 million vehicle owners. New analysis shows 9.8 million diesel cars (Euro Standards 3-6) still on the road in the UK as of June 2024, with real world testing showing average NOₓ emissions far in excess of regulatory limits. These models emit 70,300 tonnes of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus UX300h
It’s been a bad 12 months for the British car market, but not for Lexus. The luxury Japanese brand has just enjoyed a 4.5% rise in sales in 2024, mostly due to a strong surge in its electric models. But wisely, Lexus has decided to keep a wheel in both tracks of development, one set in the electric mode and the other in the hybrid highway. And it’s worked … [Read more...]
Used cars spark most complaints about retailers
A new Insight Report from The Motor Ombudsman has shown that disputes in relation to buying a used car from a retailer, accounted for just under half (40%) of all the new cases opened by customers in 2024. This figure mirrors the trend seen by the Ombudsman’s independent and impartial Alternative Dispute Resolution service during the previous two calendar … [Read more...]
Car makers facing cross-roads of challenges
The European automotive sector is at a cross-roads facing mounting pressure from regulatory CO2 targets this year and grappling with declining global competitiveness. At the first of the Strategic Dialogue thematic sessions dedicated to infrastructure and demand, European vehicle manufacturers and suppliers addressed shared concerns and outlined feasible … [Read more...]
Government ZEV targets to be missed in two years
Analysts say carmakers will miss UK Government ZEV mandate targets by 346,000 units in three years unless ‘major consumer concerns’ are addressed. That is according to Cox Automotive in its latest Insight Quarterly report which backs up studies by Regit that found that several key blockers remain in place stunting mainstream EV adoption among UK car … [Read more...]
Action plan call for saving automotive jobs
European politicians and car components makers are worried about developments in the automotive industry and agreed to establish an action plan to save jobs and businesses. This dialogue is a critical step in addressing key challenges for the sector's immediate future, CLEPA said in a statement. “Suppliers announced the loss of 54,000 jobs in 2024. More … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Divorce papers, alongside a wedding album and ring, were left behind in a car sold last year in Merthyr Tydfil, it's revealed. Alongside divorce memorabilia, a microwave was also forgotten by a customer from another car buying branch in Tonypandy in 2024 while other items include a Grandma, a pet’s ashes, prescription drugs, hay bales and Holy Water, all … [Read more...]
Brakes on sales worry car makers calling for more incentives
Electric car sales soared in January with big incentives from dealers and manufacturers. Jon Lawes, Managing Director at Novuna Vehicle Solutions said, “The rise in EV registrations at the start of the year is a positive signal, and proposed subsidies for EV loans may encourage drivers to make the switch. “However, financial incentives alone will not … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
New import tariffs imposed by the US Trump administration are due today. They include 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that would include automotive components and vehicles while goods imported from China would attract a 10% tariff and experts say it could cut US car sales by a million units over 12 months. Motorists are being urged to "love … [Read more...]
Used car sales and EVs need UK economy boost, says poll
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 50% would like to see direct government support for used electric vehicle (EV) buyers, 48% an improvement in consumer confidence, and 38% a loosening of the Zero … [Read more...]
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