The BVRLA has published its latest Quarterly Leasing Survey showing that average CO2 emissions for members’ new car registrations have fallen below 100g/km for the first time ever. During the Q4-2020 reporting period, average CO2 emissions were 98g/km compared to the average UK car fleet of 114.2g/km, highlighting the green credentials of the vehicle leasing sector. BVRLA rental and leasing … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 21 April
The Volkswagen ID.4 has been voted World Car of the Year 2021. Over 90 international motoring writers nominated the pure electric model and it marks the fifth time VW has taken the top award. Future smart motorways have been parked up until radar technology improves to make them safer after a series of fatal accidents and severe injuries. The Government announced the halt following protests … [Read more...]
Analysts at IHS Markit see big swings for EVs
Many markets will become pure BEV/ZEV sales markets by 2040 at the latest with only few exceptions, according to IHS Markit estimates. The ICE sales era in Europe will be replaced by the BEV sales era between 2035 and 2040. In China, IHS Markit expects New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sales targets to be around 40% by 2030, greater than 50% by 2035 and up to 100% by 2050 at the latest. The U.S. will … [Read more...]
BMW M xDrive sharpens newest model series
Shortly after launching the M3 Competition Saloon and M4 Competition Coupé, BMW will add two variants to the line-up with the M xDrive all-wheel drive system for the high-performance sports cars in the premium midsize segment for the first time. With more driven wheels, the new BMW M3 Competition Saloon M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Coupé M xDrive take the exclusive M feeling to an … [Read more...]
Good Energy launch free flash green tariff for cars
A new ‘flash’ tariff will contain weekly periods when charging is free for Good Energy subscribers. The tariff will include ‘flash’ windows based on periods when Britain is generating an abundance of solar and wind power. When this happens, the tariff will alert drivers to a four-hour window when charging their vehicle will come at no extra cost, and entirely backed by Good Energy’s 100% … [Read more...]
Morgan 4/4 & Triumph Stag go electric
Classic car electrification company Electrogenic has finalised two ‘World First’ conversions of classic vehicles to electric power. The Oxford-based leader in classic car EV technology takes beautiful classic cars and sympathetically converts them to electric power using its proprietary EV engineering and technology. It’s announced two conversions; a 1976 Triumph Stag and a 1957 … [Read more...]
Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives in July
The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the company’s next model as it realigns its EV range. The car's been revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show this week and will go on UK sale in July when its price will be revealed. It uses an e-boosted version of the company’s 2.0 four-cylinder petrol engine with sophisticated recharging system and permanent 4x4 drive. Levante Hybrid combines … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 April
Vauxhall has added new Griffin Edition models to its Corsa, Astra and Grandland X vehicle range. The new Corsa Griffin Edition, Astra Griffin Edition and Grandland X Griffin Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £18,530 OTR for the Corsa Griffin Edition, £19,245 OTR for the Astra Griffin Edition and £25,765 OTR for the Grandland X Griffin Edition with a wide range of … [Read more...]
Volkswagen ID.3 adds two newcomers to range
The Volkswagen ID.3 will be available from £28,370 in new Pure Performance guise. Two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – become available with the new powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions already on sale in the UK. The Pure Performance is differentiated by its lighter 45 kWh (net) battery, 150 PS power output and 310 Nm of torque. The two new … [Read more...]
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible coming
Bentley Motors has a new flagship version of the ultimate, open-top Grand Tourer – the Continental GT Speed Convertible. The performance-orientated Speed is the most powerful, driver-focused interpretation of the benchmark convertible GT. The third generation Continental GT Speed Convertible features an enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering an outstanding … [Read more...]