The new reimagined Morgan Plus Four is now unveiled. While retaining its hand-built British bespoke pedigree with proven BMW powertrain it has undergone extensive revisions to its chassis and suspension to improve ride and handling, together with equipment upgrades and is now backed with a three-years warranty and prices begin at £62,500. The design … [Read more...]
Call for end to hybrid vehicles
Hybrid vehicles are an expensive farce rather than a stepping stone to electrified transportation, says the director of a charging point company. "Hybrid vehicles are undermining the important environment work to electrify the UK transport network," says Jack Parsler, Development Director of nationwide electric vehicle charge point installer Crystal … [Read more...]
Golden anniversary of Mitsubishi in Britain
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is celebrating its 50th year of trading in 2024 and is marking the anniversary with a calendar of events to honour the brand and its heritage. The 50th anniversary year kicked off in February at the annual Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Aftersales Conference. The event brought together all 110 Mitsubishi aftersales dealers across … [Read more...]
Gone but not forgotten classics we still hanker for
Cars are discontinued as they become less profitable, powerful and able to compete within the market. It has already been announced that models such as the Audi R8, Mercedes-Benz C Class and Jeep Cherokee will be discontinued in 2024 and ATS Euromaster has used on-line search data over the last 12 months to determine which discontinued cars are missed the … [Read more...]
Advice for first-time EV motorists, from Volta EV
If you've just taken delivery of a new-plate electric car or bought your first used version, here's some advice on the best times to recharge and get the most out of the battery and what you should avoid. EV charging expert Chris Moniz at Volta EV has given their advice on the best, worst, and cheapest times to charge your car in order to make it … [Read more...]
First drive: KIA EV9 Air RWD
KIA has turned the corner into a new market segment with its EV9 pure electric model. The EV9 seven-seater launches in three trim levels and an additional range-topping six-seat option from £65,025 to £78,775 in rear wheel drive or all-wheel-drive configurations depending on trim with 200bhp single or 378bhp twin motors. That puts it squarely into Mercedes … [Read more...]
Increase taxes on bigger private cars, says T&E
The UK could be using its tax system to discourage the growth of large new SUV sales, which recent T&E analysis found had grown by 23% between 2022 and 2023. With the Budget due next week, the environmental group said that the UK has shown some leadership with its tax system, however as company car drivers in the UK are benefiting from a progressive … [Read more...]
Bring back small cars, dealers tell makers
Britain's car dealers are calling on manufactuers to supply them with a new series of small cars. Dealers overwhelmingly back calls for a new class of small cars to be introduced across Europe that attract lower taxes, insurance and parking costs, new research shows. Paris this year moved towards making SUV drivers pay more to park in the French Capital as … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
Hyundai Motor Europe has announced the new i20 N Line with an upgraded look. Featuring refreshed design elements both internally and externally, the i20 N Line aims to enhance the driving experience with its sleek and modern appearance and is set to begin production in April but UK specification has not been confirmed. Wrexham Volkswagen has been picked … [Read more...]
Bigger and heavier lorries needed to meet EV technology
The parts industry want to increase vehicle sizes and weights to compensate for heavy batteries required to move lorries and goods. The topic is under discussion with EU legislators and now CLEPA has come up with these proposals as the industry moves towards a 2050 deadline. The international transport, trade and manufacturing of vehicles and movement of … [Read more...]
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