Birmingham has seen the fastest growth in new electric car ownership of any town or city in the UK. According to DVLA data obtained by comparison site Motorway.co.uk, there were 2,192new electric cars registered in Birmingham up to the end of September 2019, compared to 340 in the corresponding period in 2018 - an increase of 527%. Growth in electric car sales in Birmingham between 2018 and … [Read more...]
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Car makers’ mounting concerns over challenges
Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association today outlined the major challenges as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is the need to address environmental concerns,” stated Michael Manley, ACEA President and CEO of Fiat Chrysler … [Read more...]
Boost for on-street ev chargers welcomed
Motor dealers have welcomed news that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says Government funding for the installation of charge points on residential streets next year will be doubled to £10 million. According to the Government, “this could fund up to another 3,600 chargepoints across the country”. “It is encouraging to see that the Government has doubled the funding for residential street charge … [Read more...]
EVs will spark boom in UK power and transport
Electric vehicles will be good for the UK's power systems and transport network, say experts. A Government-backed taskforce bringing together key players in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors has demonstrated that an effectively managed integration of electric vehicles with the energy system can significantly improve electricity network efficiency, increase system resilience and … [Read more...]
Bentley Mulsanne bows out this spring
Bentley announced a final edition version of its flagship Mulsanne luxury limousine. The exquisite Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner will be restricted to just 30 unique examples, of British automotive engineering and craftsmanship. The car is inspired by – and takes its name from - the legendary 6¾-litre engine, which this year celebrates its 60th year in continuous production. With the … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 January
UK car buyers choose grey as the most popular colour with 60.7% of new registrations, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It took the top spot in 2018 and black and white were the next most popular in 2019. Taxis will trial inductive charging in Nottingham. If the scheme is a success with a £3.4M scheme for five plates outside the city’s railway station it could be extended … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 January
Toyota will use the Geneva motor show in March to unveil its concept for a new small SUV due to go on sale in about 12 months. Based on the forthcoming new Yaris platform and assembled in northern France, the un-named model will sell along with a new plug-in hybrid RAV4, the company said this week. European car-makers reported an overall 21% rise in December registrations as buyers filled … [Read more...]
Newcomers 17 January
Isuzu UK, has launched the updated Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. Already an exclusive, top of the range pick-up, the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 retains its eye-catching features including 35" Nokian Rotiiva Tyres, 17" x 10" AT Black Alloy Wheels and Flared Wheel Arch Extensions but also receives a considerable amount of new upgrades in its commercial vehicle price of just under £40,000 exc. … [Read more...]
15-times more chargers needed
Some 3 million public charging points will be needed for 44 million electric vehicles in 2030 if the EU is to become climate neutral by 2050, shows new research by green campaign and research group Transport & Environment. That’s over 15 times the 185,000 public chargers currently available in the EU – which are enough for the current electric fleet but not to keep pace with the growing … [Read more...]
Greener cars are rapidly rising in Wales, says comparison site
Green vehicles are growing in popularity with Welsh drivers, according to new figures showing a significant increase in the number of low-emission vehicles. The Department for Transport figures show that the number of low-emission vehicles in the region rose by 32 per cent in the year to the end of September, while the total number of vehicles increased by just two per cent. There are now over … [Read more...]