Sharing the charging infrastructure of local businesses could answer the needs of fleets whose drivers lack off-road parking, so can't install their own charger, believes the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, AFP, says such facilities, available out-of-hours, can often be found near to employee’s terraced homes and apartments. “In … [Read more...]
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Newslines 6 January
Diesels are dying in Europe. Latest registration figures analysed by GlogalData show October's European share of diesel engines was 10.4% but in November it dropped to 10% while BEV and Hybrid cars surged and are expected to accelerate this year after Germany introduces an ev-incentive. China's BYD brand is now outselling America's Tesla range. Combined … [Read more...]
Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026
It has been an incredible year for the car industry with sales and technical challenges as well as a few political speed bumps to cross and we have covered it. Now we're taking a short break over the holiday period and while we will be watching developments and highlighting major events a full news and feature service will resume early in 2026. In the … [Read more...]
Ford reverse ev plans and will build more hybrids
Ford says its ev-strategy was misdirected and will now spend millions of dollars to adjust production plans. Ford plans to allocate $19.5bn in special items as it reshapes its EV strategy, pulling back from some larger battery models and shifting investment towards hybrids, and extended-range vehicles. It is throwing in its development plans with Renault to … [Read more...]
Wales seriously lagging behind ability to repair EVs
A new analysis from Scrap Car Comparison reveals a growing EV “postcode lottery” in Wales, with several local authorities offering no access at all to fully certified EV mechanics, despite EV adoption continuing to rise. The study compared every UK motor repair business with those that employ at least one IMI TechSafe qualified EV technician. This allowed … [Read more...]
EU lawmakers pushing back on EV deadline
Widely expected relaxations to the European Union’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to take similar steps, says FleetCheck. Yesterday, the EU decided it would bow to car makers' pressure and reduce the zero emissions mandate. Under the European Commission's new plan, 90% of new cars sold … [Read more...]
Ford and Renault tie up for next EVs
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...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD ADVANCE
Honda’s 25 years experience of building hybrid cars shows up exceptionally well in the latest Civic Advance. The current Honda Civic range comprises Elegance, Sport and Advance models, with respective prices from £33,795, £35,495 and £38,695. There is a common 4cyl 2.0 litre petrol and full-hybrid front wheel drive powertrain with continuously variable … [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...]
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