The BVRLA has joined forces with over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations to call upon the next government to pledge their continued support for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants. In a joint letter sent to the main party leaders today, the message from industry is clear. If the next government is serious about meeting its zero-emission road transport ambitions, it … [Read more...]
Newcomers
SUVs are driving up pollution, claim
The demand for sports utility vehicles is threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector. Sales of new SUVs now outnumber electric vehicle sales at a rate of 37 to 1. In its 2019 annual Review of Energy Policy, published yesterday, the UK Energy Research Centre examines some of the challenges of meeting the 2050 net zero emissions target. The Review highlights how the trend … [Read more...]
Mazda CX-30 order books open
The new Mazda CX-30 enters the booming SUV sector in January. Sitting between the CX-3 and CX-5, the newcomer is priced from £22,895 for the 26 models in five trim levels, with rear or 4WD and 122ps or 180ps 2.0 litre Skyactiv petrol engines, 6sp manual or automatic transmission. Both units feature the latest compression ignition petrol engine in two power outputs and have 24v mild-hybrid … [Read more...]
EV values are sparking
Used electric cars are bucking industry trends by appreciating — rather than depreciating — in value, according to the UK’s fastest-growing automotive shopping site, CarGurus. Every day, CarGurus analyses millions of data points on hundreds of thousands of UK used car listings to calculate each car’s Instant Market Value (IMV) or fair retail price. Using this data, CarGurus examined prices for … [Read more...]
Exploding electric myths
Interest in green motoring continues to grow as Brits look to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their running costs, with sales of pure electric cars up by 151 per cent in October. But despite the growth, and Government plans to phase out the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040, several myths around electric vehicles remain. A survey of petrol and diesel drivers revealed 22 … [Read more...]
MG opens with O C Davies Cardigan
MG Motor has added another new franchised dealership to its rapidly expanding UK network and its 11th in Wales. The new Cardigan dealership is the third in West Wales operated by OC Davies Group adding to the group’s existing MG sites in Carmarthen and Neyland. OC Davies is a family-owned and run business that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019. The business prides itself on … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 December
The Motor Ombudsman has a new search facility on its popular Garage Finder site to allow drivers to easily find and identify accredited businesses that service and repair electric vehicles. The latest upgrade to the online tool follows the body’s YouGov poll of 1,903 UK driving licence holders, which revealed that 84% of people would not know of a local business to get their electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 December
A new seven-model Jaguar F-Type coupe and convertible two-seater series has been revealed. Priced from £54,060, the range comprises rear or four-wheel-drive with 300ps 2.0 4-cyl or 450ps and 575ps 5.0V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmission, retuned suspension, redesigned fascia and facelifted bodystyling. A class action suit on behalf of 70,000 VW owners in Britain has started against … [Read more...]
Majority drivers see EVs as future of industry
Two thirds of Brits think electric cars are the future of the motor industry. Transport currently accounts for almost a third (30%) of the world’s total energy use and around a quarter of the global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With climate change high on the news agenda and more consumers than ever making a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint, there is no bigger … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 December
The Mazda MX-30 all electric SUV will go on sale in Europe in 12 months time. It is expected in the UK in Spring 2021. Owners of Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Abarth vehicles can now benefit from a range of fast, convenient repairs & services, without having to pre-book thanks to the new MOPAR Express Lane service. This new concept has opened at 103 workshops across the FCA retail network and … [Read more...]