UK drivers are now paying £827 on average for their car insurance, according to Confused.com . The company’s index reveals prices have accelerated by a whopping £60 (+8%) since 2016 (Q4) when premiums were comparatively cheaper at £767 and expects them to exceed £900 by the end of this year. Suzuki will supply a eight V-Strom 1000 marshal bikes for … [Read more...]
EV News
Newslines 16 January
Ford is rolling out an $11 Billion powertrain investment over four years. It plans to introduce 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles into its range, chairman Bill Ford said on the eve of the Detroit Motor Show. Volkswagen is pouring $3.3 Billion into expanding its US model range in the wake of the sales collapse there following its diesel emissions … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 January
Figures by Go Ultra Low show that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles achieved record-breaking levels of popularity in 2017 over 130,000 models registered. Unprecedented demand saw registrations increase by more than 27% on the previous year and this year could reach 60,000 for the first time, retaining the UK’s position as one of Europe’s largest … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 January
The all-new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport will be priced from £36,905 when it goes on sale in the UK in spring. Closely following the January arrival of the Eclipse Cross, the distinctive seven-seat Shogun Sport will sit between Outlander and Shogun in the range and will be offered with a choice of two extensively-equipped trim levels: Shogun Sport 3 and Shogun … [Read more...]
Buyers’ back-seat thinking on EVs is changing
Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers, behind only price, according to new figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important … [Read more...]
Electric Morgan plugs in for 2018
Morgan has announced a technical partnership with industry leaders Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as the all-electric Morgan EV3 prepares for production in 2018. The EV3 extends Morgan’s truly unique offering. Industry-leading EV technology combines with a lightweight coach-built body to offer an unparalleled mix of craftsmanship and … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Around five million drivers believe they have got behind the wheel while over the limit at least once in the past year, according to the RAC. In total 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned by the RAC say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late night drinking session and the … [Read more...]
Diesel sales collapsing in UK – AFVs rising
Diesel sales have collapsed 30% in Britain as the new car market contracted by over 11% last month, said the car-makers’ body. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported a rise to over 33% for alternatively fuelled vehicles and a 5% increase in petrol engined models. The big switch from diesel to alternative fuel led by business users … [Read more...]
E-fuels not major energy for vehicles
Electrofuels are neither an efficient or a cost-effective solution to decarbonise road transport, a new independent study has found. Electrofuels, also known as e-fuels or power to liquid, are electricity-based liquid fuels which can be used in internal combustion engines. The study, conducted by consultancy Cerulogy for NGO Transport & … [Read more...]
Santa delivers electric message next week
Santa is coming to Cardiff next week in his new electric sleigh. He will test drive his new Renault Zoe electric sleigh around Cardiff on 5 December and needs the help of locals to move him around the city via social media. He will deliver free gifts to those who tweet #SantaGoesElectric to @RenaultRetailUK while he is in the city and wants to see how … [Read more...]
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