The forthcoming new Nissan Juke hybrid powertrain consists of a new generation, state-of-the-art Nissan internal combustion engine and transmission specifically developed for working in a hybrid powertrain application. It produces 69kW (94hp) and 148Nm of torque and has been engineered to always start in electric mode and change to petrol in the best … [Read more...]
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Welsh plant changes hands in $3.7 billion deal
Meritor Cwmbran heavy vehicle components' plant has been bought by Cummins as part of a $3.7 billion global deal. In March last year, Meritor Cwmbran won support for a £31.9 million project to develop lightweight electric powertrains for heavy goods vehicles in the latest round of R&D funding guided by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The two American … [Read more...]
Tradelines 23 February
Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, has partnered with the AA as part of its commitment to offer comprehensive support to its customers. The AA partnership provides DFSK EC35 electric compact panel van owners a complimentary three-year roadside assistance package adding to the peace of mind already afforded by the … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 February
Silverstone Auctions will include a world-famous car linked to ‘rally royalty’ in its spectacular 2022 Season Opener at The RAF Museum London on 5 and 6 March. The 2001 Ford Focus World Rally Car driven by the legendary late Colin McRae, with its iconic Y4 FMC plates, promises to be one of the most crowd-pulling rally stars of this glittering auction and … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 February
Pricing and specification for the Mazda2 Hybrid has been announced. Arriving in the UK in May, and available to order now, the Mazda2 Hybrid will be offered across three trim grades: Pure, Agile and Select with prices from £20,300 as a result of a joint venture with Toyota, who will make the car and badge it as a Mazda. Kia UK Limited has won the Feefo … [Read more...]
Car-makers call for charging points Czar
The UK automotive industry has today published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all. The plan, designed to drive collaboration between government, industry and all other stakeholders, calls for mandated targets for infrastructure … [Read more...]
EVs big savings with off-peak charging over petrol & diesel
EV motorists will have an advantage over drivers with petrol or diesel cars following the energy price hike, say experts at Select Car Leasing. With the energy price cap rising, Brits are expected to see their energy bills skyrocket by 54%. This, combined with rising fuel costs which have hit all-time records for petrol and diesel, means many motorists … [Read more...]
Massive boost needed for ev points, says report
There will be 130 million electric vehicles on Europe's roads by 2035, said Ernst & Young and the electricity industry trade association Eurelectric. The current total of 5 million will accelerate to 65 million over the next eight years but then double in the following five years. “It took us 10 years to install 400,000 chargers,” says … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta most stolen model
The Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in 2021 in the UK, and the Mitsubishi Outlander was the most stolen plug-in, according to DVLA data analysed by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco. Some 48,493 stolen cars were reported by the police to the DVLA in 2021. That’s a car stolen from its owner every 11 minutes somewhere in the UK. There were 1,617 … [Read more...]
Used cars bounce back led by hybrids
The UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 777,997 more cars changed hands than in 2020, a year which was even more badly affected by Covid lockdowns and unsettled consumer and business confidence. Despite this growth, the 2021 performance was still -5.5% … [Read more...]
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