Twelve-volt battery technology needs to improve, says the Association of Fleet Professionals, as “bricking” issues continue to affect adoption of electric vans. Paul Hollick, APF chair, said that despite widespread publicity, many fleets were still being left in a position where their vans become unuseable and had to be trailored to a dealership to be … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Newslines 25 June
The Kia EV3 is making a "soft" introduction throughout Welsh dealerships in a few weeks. The new BEV brings Kia's electric expertise to the smaller family car market and potential buyers can see and touch the newcomer in a series of events across Wales from the end of August to middle of September. Over 1,800 motorists have told Isuzu that they intend to … [Read more...]
Welsh plans for ultimate ‘Metro” at almost £300,000
A Metro lookalike is being revived by a Welsh company - for just under £300,000. Motorsport Tools of Pwllheli has announced its plans for the £295,000 Audi powered recreation it is calling 6R4 because it does not hold rights to the Metro name. Just five of the 450bhp 3.0V6 models will be made this year but don't be surprised if other restromods appear in … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi Q4 45 e-tron black edition
The latest Audi Q4 e-tron is proof that you can get more than you expect, even in today’s cut-throat and complex car market. When originally launched in March 2021 it was the fourth fully electric model in the brand’s e-tron series but it’s undergone continuous improvement and towards the end of 2023 it was boosted with a bigger battery and significant … [Read more...]
Sales of pure electric cars falling across Europe
The love affair with electric cars is dimming. Figures released by Europe's car makers show sales of pure electric cars went down in May and buyers were inclined towards petrol hybrid models. This is leading to a scramble among car makers to move BEVs with discounts and other incentives while also ramping up sales of hybrids to keep money flowing into … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 June
The final Jaguar F-Type has rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line, ahead of the brand's move into low-volume electric luxury cars. The last F-Type was assembled exactly 50 years after the final E-Type, with its specification referencing its ancestor and on-line retailer Cinch has already reported a spike in searches for the model, which is likely … [Read more...]
Measuring degradation and demand for used EVs
Battery health checks and their impact on the used electric vehicle market will be the main discussion at the July member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Being held at Cox Automotive in Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire on Thursday 25 July, it will include contributions from battery health experts Aviloo, Altellium and Clearwatt, as well as the … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 June
Wales’ largest dealer groups, Days, saw its turnover rise but pre-tax profit fall last year. Companies House accounts for the year ended December 31, 2023, show the new and used cars business with 18,000 strong rental fleet, and one of the Car Dealer Top 100, reported an 11% increase in turnover from £257.774m to £285.195m but its profit before tax sank … [Read more...]
EU car makers holding breath over China duties
Car makers are closely watching developments after the EC decided to impose provisional duties on imports of electric cars manufactured in China, based on initial findings of an anti-subsidy investigation initiated last year. ACEA has consistently affirmed that free and fair trade is essential in creating a globally competitive European automotive … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mazda MX-5RF 2.0 Homura
Sometimes, the simple things in life please the most and that’s certainly the case with the Mazda MX-5. The classic yet modern sports two-seater is straightforward, front-engine and rear-wheel-drive engineering, but underneath it embodies some of the latest technology to make owning, driving and enjoying the open-air experience in safety and, when the sun’s … [Read more...]
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