A new generation of micro-cars with electric platforms but interchangeable bodies is being developed by Rinspeed of Switzerland. It is also working on a robotic station which joins and separates chassis and bodies while also charging them, to meet the demands of business and private customers. With the “Snap,” presented early this year at the CES in … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Sunday drive: Ford Fiesta ST-3 1.5
The Ford Fiesta range of three and five door hatchbacks, plus their recently introduced additional Active SUV inspired versions, are still the UK’s best selling cars, not just supermini sized cars but cars overall, reports David Miles. Flagship models for the extensive Fiesta range is the new high performance ST available in three or five door … [Read more...]
Piece of cake sales success for revised Skoda Fabia?
To coincide with the launch of the revised Fabia ‘superminis’, Skoda UK commissioned 2016 Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown to produce a small-scale version of the iconic Fabia cake which starred in the hit 2007 TV advert which was nearly four metres long and one-and-a-half metres high. But the new cake reflects a slimmer market in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 October
Fleets and dealers are starting to develop a modern, online version of the traditional “motor trade knowledge” to buy and sell vehicles, reports epyx. The development is the result of increasing use of more than one online channel over the last 2-3 years, meaning that there is greater awareness of the strengths of each platform for different types and … [Read more...]
VW GTI twins natural birth
Brits love their hot hatches and Volkswagen has turned back the clock to mark time for future success. Just over 40 years ago, the original Golf GTi was released to eager owners and over the decades that popularity has spread to create the Polo and up! GTi models, which are arguably more in tune with today’s needs in towns and congested country … [Read more...]
New car sales plunge 20% in September
The UK new car market fell by -20.5% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 338,834 vehicles were registered in the month when the new registrations plate came into force, down around 87,000 on the previous year as new testing requirements continue to affect supply and distort the market. The impact was … [Read more...]
Congestion is threat to business growth
Congestion is increasingly becoming a critical business issue according to the latest research from the Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Barometer. Delivery drivers say that, on average, 16% of their working day is lost due to congestion, which means, based on a (very conservative) 8 hour working day this equates to 1 hour 17 minutes a day, or more than 6 … [Read more...]
Buyers seriously considering ev and fuel cell cars
Green-group Transport & Environment say 40% of car buyers across Europe will buy or lease an electric or fuel cell powered, but manufacturers are slow to meet demand. A considerable 5-12% of citizens across the countries surveyed say it is very likely they'll buy an electric next and their MORI survey shows there is an immediate opportunity to grow … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 October
Volvo has demonstrated the strength in depth of its SUV range with the XC40 and XC60 together winning four honours in the 2019 Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition. The honours, including the overall Towcar of the Year award for the XC60, were presented at a ceremony held at the RAC Club in London. The Audi SQ2 is a 300ps compact … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot Rifter 130ps diesel
A practical vehicle for all reasons with good looks is the new Peugeot Rifter which has just gone on sale from £19,650 for the five seater models available now, and £21,570 for the seven seat versions available early 2019. Speaking at the UK media launch last week David Peel, managing director of Peugeot UK, said, “As the spiritual successor to the … [Read more...]
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