Terry’s Auto Repairs, Wrexham, has been voted by customers as one of the best businesses in the UK Motor Ombundsman’s Star Awards. It was selected for organising same-day off-site vehicle collections and deliveries or customers. Building on its commitment to grow an all-electric vehicle range, Ford has invested a further £125 million in its Halewood Plant, … [Read more...]
EV News
Newslines 5 December
Despite having one of the largest networks of retailers in the UK, Audi is the first brand to achieve 100 percent EVA approval across its 113 Centres. This achievement is a reflection of Audi’s commitment to electric vehicles and ambition to become the leading provider of sustainable mobility. Green NCAP launched a new Consumer Life Cycle Assessment … [Read more...]
Become a hybrid hero, says Toyota
As the cost of living continues to increase with persistently high fuel prices, Toyota (GB) has put together some tips to help drivers get the most out of their hybrid electric cars, improving fuel consumption, so they can travel further for less. A new short film features TV presenter Grace Webb (above) explaining the Toyota Hybrid driving tips for best … [Read more...]
Short-circuiting some charging myths on EVs
There are estimated to be over half a million battery-electric cars on the roads in the UK, which isn’t including the 405,000 plug-in hybrids that are also registered. And with plans from the British government to stop the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, it’s likely we’ll see the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road continue to … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 November
Government plans that could see novice drivers being allowed to automatically drive lorries have been condemned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. A recent government consultation suggested that drivers who possess a category B car licence should be instantly entitled to a category C1 licence, which allows motorists to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volvo C40 Recharge Twin
Volvo has set out to change its drivers’ views on mass market electric cars with the latest addition to its battery-only range. It’s different from the moment you go on line to look at the C40 Recharge, with single or twin motors utilising 67 or 75kWh batteries and powering 231 or 408hp motors with front or all-wheel-drive. After the larger XC40 Recharge … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 November
The government’s decision to introduce VED on electric cars from April 2025 has ‘polarised’ car buyers considering an EV as their next purchase, reports CarDealer. eBay Motors Group quizzed 2,000 in-market car buyers and found that nearly half (45 per cent) were not put off by the move but 37 per cent said the announcement is either making them reconsider … [Read more...]
Tradelines 23 November
Heading towards the first Lamborghini super sports ‘all terrain’ unveiling at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the Huracán Sterrato that arrives on the market in 2023. Conceived, designed and engineered to explore any terrain, the Sterrato is the forerunner of Lamborghini’s ‘Driving Humans Beyond’ concept: visionary working … [Read more...]
New chapter opens for Genesis
When I test drove a number of Genesis ‘luxury’ vehicles late last year and in the spring of 2022, the firm was new to the U.K. and at that stage all their cars were petrol or diesel powered as the Genesis name and brand were introduced to British motorists. I was very impressed by the way in which all these models drove and performed, the careful attention … [Read more...]
BEVs are weakest in used car market, say traders
Overall, the used car market is in a strong position heading towards the tail end of the year, said Paul Hill National Association of Motor Auctions spokesman. Whilst the lack of new car registrations in the past two and a half years has stemmed the supply of used cars for forecourts, values reaching record heights has balanced this out. "NAMA Members are … [Read more...]
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