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 actions to redress the … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Toyota Prius Design PHEV
The Toyota Prius was ahead of its time when created and today’s model still sets standards for others to aim at achieving. Conceived in the mid-1990s, the Toyota Prius was the world’s first mass produced hybrid car when it was launched in 1997 and we have now seen five generations or evolutions of the car, which has been a saloon as well as a lift-back. It is one of the most popular of Toyota’s … [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 buyers. All of the issues revolve around cost; … [Read more...]
MG leads the BEV charge in Wales
As the charging network grows, Wales is taking to pure electric vehicles. Enthusiastic and helpful dealers are driving the move from internal combustion engines to pure electric cars. Incentives such as free or cut-price home charging boxes are being taken up and local councils throughout Wales are installing or permitting companies to fit more on-street charge-points. Stores and retail parks … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Niro HEV ‘2’ 1.6 GDi
It is no surprise to me that Kia is doing well in sales terms. The firm’s comprehensive range provides vehicles to suit a wide range of preferences and practical needs, and for U.K. buyers the company’s line-up currently includes petrol-powered, hybrid propulsion and fully electric models. In other words they cover ‘all bases’. Reassurance for buyers is provided by Kia’s market-leading and … [Read more...]
EV drivers’ weather warning & tips, The Electric Car Scheme
Some electric car drivers will be facing their first winter and here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your vehicle and charge. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February. In fact, many forecasters are predicting temperatures well below freezing to grip almost the entire country in the … [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 left in cars sold to webuyanycar in … [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 resolve the deeper challenges facing the EV … [Read more...]
Mid-week roadtest: Mazda CX80
Mazda has launched a new flagship CX80 to do battle in the luxury seven-seater SUV sector in Britain. After a tough year for car sales in 2024, Mazda did better than most and wants to attract new buyers to the brand with the CX80 which is slightly bigger than the five-seat CX60 SUV it introduced in Spring 2022. They share the same platform which has been given new rear suspension under both … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mazda3 Saloon 186ps Exclusive-Line
While every maker wants to be distinctive and have desirable cars they also tend to follow fashion and sometimes end up with dull models which look no different to one another, but thankfully the Mazda3 range offers an alternative. Its range has developed from saloons to hatchbacks and Cross-over models, but among them is a hidden jem in the shape of the classic saloon. Yes, a car with a boot … [Read more...]
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