In the fourth quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU increased only moderately (+1.2%), with registrations totalling 168,103 units. Results were diverse among the different vehicle categories. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) continued the positive trend, showing double-digit percentage gains during the last quarter (+25.1%) … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Sunday drive: New Kia Rio
Known as Kia’s ‘big little car’ the Rio Supermini has gone through three generations and the fourth incarnation is with us now from £11.995, writes David Miles. Globally, the Rio has been Kia’s best selling model range with annual sales of around 475,000 units. But in the UK the Rio has been outsold by Kia’s Sportage mid-sized SUV/Crossover and the Cee’d … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
The updated Volkswagen Golf is open for order in the UK. It comes with the option of all-new engines, more technology, improved connectivity and revised styling for an average of £650 less than the outgoing car when deliveries begin end of March. More than 182,000 lives have been saved or serious injury prevented in the UK since Euro NCAP’s tough crash … [Read more...]
Audi TT range expands again
Audi is further expanding its iconic Audi TT range this week by introducing new, third generation successors to the popular TDI quattro Coupé and Roadster models. Slotting into the line-up alongside the established front-wheel-drive TDI ultra efficiency champions, the new all-wheel-driven versions are now available to order priced from £34,230, and are … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 February
Germany's auto industry is losing hope that trade tariffs with the UK can be avoided, several executives have told Reuters, despite warnings from British Prime Minister Theresa May that an overly tough stance on post-Brexit commerce would seriously harm the country's EU partners. " Merkel may force us to walk away from UK profits for the sake of … [Read more...]
Citroen and VW models improved
Citroën has added its 6-speed fully automatic gearbox to the C4 Cactus range. Officially ‘on sale’ in the UK from Wednesday 1 February the system starts from £19,560 in the C4 Cactus PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto Flair. Volkswagen has extended its tempting Polo offer with two new incentives. As well as a generous deposit contribution with … [Read more...]
EV charging challenges and smart alternative
The UK electricity system has sufficient capacity to deliver energy to electric vehicles, however recent research suggests that if clusters of EVs develop in local areas and they’re all charged simultaneously then some local electricity networks may require costly reinforcement. A smart charging system, such as the one being trialled in Electric Nation, … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 January
All-new Q5 mid-size SUV made in Mexico is the recipient of the eight millionth quattro drivetrain in Audi series production history. The technology premiered in 1980 in the Ur-quattro at the Geneva International Motor Show and six years later the manually chosen system was replaced with an automatic selection Torsen differential. Prices have been … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic promises stronger residual value
Honda UK announced residual values and a full pricing list for the 10th generation Civic coming in late March. Starting from £18,235 on the road for the entry level S grade 129PS VTEC TURBO in manual, the range tops out at £27,480 on the road for the 182PS VTEC TURBO Prestige with a CVT transmission. Metallic paint is an option and adds £525 to the … [Read more...]
Honda, Renault, Skoda and SsangYong ready newcomers
Honda has unveiled a Black Edition of the Civic Type R. Commemorating the last of the current Civic Type R to come off the production line, this version is limited to the last 100 cars to come off the production line and Honda is expecting the version to become a true collector’s item at £32,300. Renault has strengthened its best-selling Clio line-up … [Read more...]
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