The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Taking place at Cox Automotive’s Innovation Centre at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 20 March, it will feature a discussion panel talking about the use of AI in vehicle appraisal including Adrian Kelly … [Read more...]
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Extensive Farizon van range launches in UK
Jameel Motors UK has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new ‘born electric’ Farizon SV large van. Featuring a host of innovations and world-first technologies, the Farizon SV delivers a compelling blend of cargo carrying practicality, impressive real-world efficiency and performance, and optimum driver comfort and convenience. Crucially, it … [Read more...]
Pouring oil into troubled EV commercial vehicle sales
Hydrotreated vegetable oil could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, believes FleetCheck. Barrie Wilson (below), commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, said that as the majority of the commercial vehicle market was persistently rejecting electrification, … [Read more...]
Neath Port Talbot struggling to charge EVs
Welsh regions are facing EV charging shortages amidst rapid sales growth, reports dealership Beck Evans. New research reveals that Neath Port Talbot is the Welsh area facing the most EV charging shortages compared with its rising number of ultra-low emission vehicles. Experts at the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans analysed the ratio of public … [Read more...]
EVs are failing MoT tyre tests
Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to stay tyre safe, as new research reveals more than half of the EVs that failed an MOT test last year did so because of their tyres. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they carry, EVs tend to be heavier than their petrol or diesel equivalents and the instant torque EVs enjoy, can place an additional burden on their … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MG Cyberster Trophy
A century after the brand was created, MG sports cars have been reimagined for today’s motoring generations. The 2024 launch of the MG Cyberster turned heads with the two-seater convertible’s dramatic styling and opened-eyes with its performance as the world’s first fully electric open-topped sports car. It was a brave decision by MG’s Chinese owners SAIC … [Read more...]
Dealers growing concerns over EVs
This month has seen a big jump in the number of dealers who believe that electrification is the biggest challenge facing their business. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that more than six out of 10 dealers (62%) say that selling electric cars is an issue – up from 45% in December. Other rising concerns include a reduction in desire for car … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 February
A report in the Financial Times suggests that a Japanese group including a former Japanese prime minister is drawing up a plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan. Nissan is currently seeking a partner or strategic investor anchor after the recent collapse of merger discussions with Honda and the proposal is being led by former Tesla board member Hiromichi … [Read more...]
Makers hope to make REx king of the hybrid market, FleetCheck
News that some motor manufacturers are working on new range extender (REx) models could be a step towards potentially solving “tough” fleet electrification issues, says FleetCheck. Ford and Stellantis are among those reported to be developing REx versions of larger SUVs and pick-ups, having found full electric versions expensive to bring to market, and also … [Read more...]
BMW develop new electric drive technology
The BMW Group is presenting its next leap forward in the field of electric drive technology – and in the process ushering in a new era of all-electric driving. At the Tech Days event in Landshut, the company has provided some initial insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using the sixth generation … [Read more...]
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