Ford and Renault have formed a partnership for passenger and commercial vehicles, starting with two affordable electric cars in Europe. There will be two Ford-branded passenger electric vehicles based on Renault Group's Ampere platform. The cars will be manufactured by Renault Group in northern France, at the ‘ElectriCity’ facility and due in showrooms in … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
Skywell expands motor dealerships across Wales
Skywell of China is opening four new sites across South Wales with some very established dealers. Existing dealer Bob Davies Car Sales in Ebbw Vale joined the Skywell franchise earlier in 2025, and will now be joined by Panda Motors, Swansea, and J&J Motors across three sites in Haverfordwest, Crosshands and Bridgend. Panda Motors was established in … [Read more...]
Fleets urged to beware security issues with Chinese models
Fleets should take a “measured approach” to security risks highlighted by the government around Chinese-manufactured cars, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Defence minister Luke Pollard last week warned Ministry of Defence employees were being urged not to discuss sensitive issues when travelling in Chinese cars and the use of such vehicles was … [Read more...]
Car makers welcome Budget plans in parts
Car makers have broadly welcomed today's Budget announcement but have some criticisms. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Government has recognised the automotive industry as a pillar of national strategic importance, backing it with an industrial strategy and additional £1.5 billion to drive competitiveness and investment. Deferring the end of … [Read more...]
Fleets want rethink on Gov’s low carbon fuel plan
Low carbon fuel (LCF) must be part of the solution to reduce emissions from heavy road freight as the UK logistics industry warns the current trajectory to decarbonise commercial vehicles is “highly ambitious”. Practical constraints such as the high cost of battery electric HGVs and reduced payloads, in addition to costs and time associated with installing … [Read more...]
Morris J-Type EV will be built in Wales
An electric vehicle remake of an iconic van sold in the 1950s will be made in Wales, thanks to Welsh Government support. Morris Commercial Ltd will establish a production facility at Bro Tathan for its modern-day re-imagining of the Morris J-Type – the Morris JE. Prototypes of the van are featured in the Post Office Lottery Post Code adverts on … [Read more...]
New car sales vital for economy, says SMMT
Growth in the used car market is good news given it is where most drivers buy their next vehicle – but their choice ultimately depends on thriving new car demand. SMMT’s latest data is positive all round, therefore, showing more than two million used cars changed hands between July and September – representing the highest Q3 volume since 2021 with BEV … [Read more...]
Young drivers confused over motor recall notices
Passing a driving test and owning a car for the first time is often an exciting milestone for young drivers, signalling a newfound independence. However, a study by a motoring expert has revealed that confusion is likely to set in if they were to be informed by the manufacturer of their car that there was a recall for a safety issue, and were advised to … [Read more...]
Used BEVs becoming accepted
The number of dealers who say the arrival of electric vehicles is the biggest challenge facing the used car sector has fallen by a third in the last 12 months. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage who perceive electrification as an issue has fallen from 54% to 37%. The research also indicates dealer enthusiasm for selling EVs has … [Read more...]
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