The much loved famous big-engined MGB is back for a staggering $225,000 or over £175,000. As 2024 marks the centenary of MG, esteemed MGB restomod specialist Frontline Cars is set to extend its legacy to enthusiasts across the United States. This significant milestone will see the all-new, V8-powered Frontline LE60 make its American debut at The Quail, A … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo
Skoda is emerging as a serious family and business car contender on UK roads, particularly after its extensive facelift and revisions earlier this year. Previously, many looked at Skoda only after discounting the higher priced alternatives in its sector but it has elbowed and shouldered its way to the front, propelled by a value for money philosophy. This … [Read more...]
Wrexham rolling out public ev points
Wrexham County Borough Council has signed a partnership with Costelloes EV Group to oversee the operation, maintenance, and installation of electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) on council-owned land. This long-term, fully funded partnership aims to expand the network of chargers across the county at a lower cost and enhance service quality. Costelloes, … [Read more...]
New expanding brands now supplying service data
Data company epyx is reporting a large influx of new motor manufacturers to its core service, maintenance and repair platform. Their 1link Service Network is used by fleets totalling more than four million cars, vans and trucks to manage their SMR processes, working with thousands of franchise dealers, independent garages and fast fits. Greg Tucker, head … [Read more...]
Younger drivers turning towards subscription services
New data from Wagonex revealed that younger drivers are most likely to acquire a car on subscription. Drivers aged 26-35 are six times more likely to get a car on subscription than those aged 56-65, and eleven times more likely than those aged 65+. With the latest sector statistics revealing that the UK’s car subscription market is the biggest in Europe … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Nissan X-Trail N-Connecta Mild Hybrid
The Nissan X-Trail was one of the first crossover models when unveiled in 2000 and now in its fourth generation as it enters its third decade, it is still one of the best family cars available. After globally passing seven million sales, today’s British range includes an unusual seven-seat electrified model, which we have tested here in Mild Hybrid … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 July
With the Olympics starting in Paris today, UK visitors to France are set for record levels - but motorists are being warned they are 20 times more likely to be breathalysed than in the UK. French police randomly test over 100 drivers per 1000 population, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain and the drink drive limit is 50mg, lower than the 80mg in England … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 July
In June 2024, EU car registrations increased by 4.3%, driven by gains in three out of the region’s four major markets: Italy (+15.1%), Germany (+6.1%), and Spain (+2.2%). In contrast, France saw a decline of 4.8% last month but the registrations of BEVs accounted for 14.4% of the EU car market, down from 15.1% the previous year while hybrid-electric … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 July
Kia UK has ranked first place in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index from The Institute of Customer Service. With 81.4 points out of 100, Kia was considerably higher than the automotive sector average of 78 points, further highlighting the brand's dedication to providing excellent customer experiences. The average across all UK industry sectors was … [Read more...]
First drive: New Kia Sorento pulls towards sales boom
Twenty-one years after its launch the latest Kia Sorento seven seat SUV has been taking design cues from its new all-electric stablemate, the EV9. Unlike the BEV, the Sorento is available in three grades in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ with the choice of 190 bhp 2.2-litre diesel, 212 bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid (HEV), or a 249bhp 1.6-litre … [Read more...]
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