Labour ministers racked up nearly 800 journeys in gas-guzzling chauffeur-driven vehicles in just six months – while at the same time encouraging the public to leave their cars behind. Welsh Conservatives, who unearthed the figures, believe the revelation undermines Labour’s green credentials and accused them of hypocrisy. A Freedom of Information request showed that between October 2021 and … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Tradelines 11 May
The first Aston Martin DBX707 has been built for a customer at the St Athan factory. Aston Martin took on 100 additional people for the new model’s assembly and the car is a progressive development of the first generation DBX SUV with enhanced performance and subtle styling and equipment changes but the DBXV8 and China-only straight-six cylinder versions continue. Honda has confirmed that its … [Read more...]
Bridgestone planning entry into EV charging
Tyre giant Bridgestone will enter the UK EV charging network in the near future. Bridgestone is adding more weight to claims that UK motorists are accelerating away from internal combustion engines, with further research suggesting that an electric vehicle revolution is rapidly approaching - due in part to soaring fuel bills. As recent statistics revealed that more EVs were purchased in March … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 May
Close to half of 18-34 year olds are struggling with fuels and cost of living rises, forcing them to borrow money from friends, family - or even banks. Research for ChooseMyCar.com, showed that 46% of this age group have asked friends and family for money, due to huge spikes in fuel costs and that’s in contrast to older age groups, with only 21% of 35-54 year olds in the same boat, and just 4% of … [Read more...]
New drivers looking for EVs
A high proportion of learner drivers want their first car to be electrified, they told pollsters for the Motor Ombudsman. A survey revealed that nearly half (42%) of respondents would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or in part electric i.e. a hybrid (16%), after passing their driving test. The research also found that male provisional licence holders are more likely than their … [Read more...]
EVs registrations climbing through April
Latest UK electric car sales data shows one in ten new cars registered in April were fully electric. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count (ECC) – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric car sales data in the UK. British brand Jaguar is the quickest by far to electrify, with 47% of cars sold in April being fully electric. Petrol market share continues to fall, dropping … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 May
Automotive finance provider, JBR Capital, has launched into 2022 with a record-setting four-month period – the most successful since the company was founded in 2015. Based in London, JBR Capital has lent over £80 million from 1 January to 30 April 30, enabling an ever-growing number of clients to fund their passion for high-end vehicles. The new 536bhp Flying Spur Hybrid – the second … [Read more...]
The “bubble-car” is reborn with electric power
The new light electric vehicle based on the Isetta bubble-car will hit the streets after all. Manufacturer Artega had run into difficulties but now ElectricBrands has bought the company and together with the XBUS is expanding its product range with another sustainable, eco-friendly electric car boasting a modern retro style. Driving in urban areas can often be expensive and nerve-wracking: we … [Read more...]
Leasing EVs is about to take off
Brits are more likely to lease a new electric car than buy one, according to one supplier. That's according to leading provider Select Car Leasing, which has revealed it has seen a 300 per cent upturn in interest for EV models over recent months. The buzz around electric cars and vans has rocketed over the past 12 months due to a combination of the government’s 2030 carbon emission … [Read more...]
Volvo Car UK is title partner at World Para Series in Wales
Volvo Car UK has been announced as the title partner for World Triathlon Para Series Swansea, Britain’s first standalone race at the highest level of annual paratriathlon. Volvo 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea will bring together the best paratriathletes from around the world on Saturday 6th August, and takes place just a week after visually impaired paratriathletes from around the … [Read more...]