The UK used car market is being driven by a ‘squeezed middle’ with three-to-five-year-old cars selling the fastest in April while overall market stability continues. That is according to the latest data from Auto Trader and reported by Car Dealer, showing used cars are currently taking an average of 27 days to sell so far in April exactly in line with the … [Read more...]
UK suppliers wanted for British car makers
The UK automotive industry could unlock a £4.6 billion boost to domestic manufacturing by the end of the decade, as car makers ramp up requirements for British-built components amid the transition to electric vehicles, according to new analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It shows demand for UK sourced automotive parts … [Read more...]
Discounts driving EV sales are unsustainable, say car makers
Electric car registrations are accelerating driven by huge manufacturer discounts. The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March, typically the busiest month of the year, with 380,627 new vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Registrations in Wales saw the smallest rise of just 5.85% to 12,275 cars in March … [Read more...]
£300,000 for Welsh VW convertors
A £300,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales will drive the next phase of growth for Bridgend-based campervan conversion specialists Holbrook Customs. Delivered through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, the investment will allow Holbrook Customs to boost production, expand its team and bring more work in‑house, while strengthening local job … [Read more...]
Octopus Fleet spreads its power tentacles
The UK’s shift to cheap, clean transport got a major boost with the launch of ‘Octopus Fleet’ – the one-stop shop for all businesses looking to electrify their fleet operations with ease. Whether businesses are just getting started with EVs or already going full throttle, Octopus Fleet offers the ultimate mix-and-match of smart solutions – from fleet … [Read more...]
Used parts being recycled for fleets
Fleet use of checked, graded and provenanced recycled parts is being made faster and easier with a new partnership between epyx and The Green Parts Specialists. The deal means fleets can choose from the supplier’s online catalogue of 350,000 recycled parts for delivery or select a “supply and fit” option for engines and gearboxes. The supply and fit … [Read more...]
High winds warning and where to avoid
Research from MoneySuperMarket reveals the most dangerous UK roads for van drivers to travel on during windy conditions of the next few days. High winds can be dangerous for vans because their large surface area and lighter rear loads make them easier to go off course and fall over. Rare RED WARNING notices have been issued for the West Country today … [Read more...]
Ford and Renault tie up for next EVs
Ford and Renault have formed a partnership for passenger and commercial vehicles, starting with two affordable electric cars in Europe. There will be two Ford-branded passenger electric vehicles based on Renault Group's Ampere platform. The cars will be manufactured by Renault Group in northern France, at the ‘ElectriCity’ facility and due in showrooms in … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
Challenging landscape behind ev-drive, say car makers
November’s new car data offers a reminder that the road to net zero is anything but straightforward, said SMMT ceo Mike Hawes. Overall registrations slipped by -1.6%, reflecting not just a dip in private buyer enthusiasm but a market grappling with a challenging economic backdrop. Electrified vehicles dominated popular demand, making up more than half of … [Read more...]
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