Filling stations have pocketed an extra £1.6 Billion from motorists through overcharging on fuel, according to the latest Competition and Markets Authority. Supermarkets and roadside filling stations have steadily increased their profit take per litre and it raises questions about a possible illegal cartel operating behind the scenes with rivals reluctant to break the spiral. RAC head of policy … [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 & Wales, so its wise to put a £5.99 … [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 75.8 points. New car sales data for the … [Read more...]
Sustainable fuel in UK test
To celebrate 35 years of the Mazda MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s – one of each generation – drove a 1,000-mile route from Land’s End to John O’ Groats using sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 per cent biofuel from SUSTAIN, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK using sustainable fuel. Launched at the 1989 Chicago Motor … [Read more...]
EV holiday drivers face up to 120 hrs to charge cars
With the six-week holidays around the corner, Cornwall, Devon and North Wales have emerged as the best UK staycation destinations to visit in an electric vehicle. New research by ATS Euromaster has shown these hotspots ranking top in a nationwide study into the number of summer holiday visitors versus EV chargers in some of the UK’s leading staycation destinations. With EVs making up over a … [Read more...]
Prioritise EVs and motor industry investment, says trade
A focus on electrification and investment in the UK motor industry should be among the priorities of the new Labour government, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Philip Nothard, chair at the trade body, said that while it was clear that the administration wouldn’t have large sums of money to spend, it should be concentrated in areas that produce the best results. “The Labour message … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
BYD Auto plans to build a US$1bn electric vehicle assembly plant in Turkey to target the domestic and European markets and circumvent EU proposed tariffs which would have pushed up prices by nearly half. The Chinese car maker has already announced a factory it will build in Hungary as it pushes expansion outside its home country and both investments will create thousands of jobs. A rise in … [Read more...]
Wish list to put the wheels under UK economy
Following last week's General Election, the automotive sector has written its wish-list for the new Labour Government and what it sees as priorities to boost sales and the economy on wheels. The RAC is calling for the new Labour Government to urgently tackle the most pressing concerns of the UK’s 40m motorists in its new transport policy. The poor state of local roads, rising insurance premiums … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Ferrari is introducing two new extended warranty services dedicated to owners of the SF90 Stradale, SF90 Spider, SF90 XX Stradale, SF90 XX Spider, 296 GTB and 296 GTS, as a first for the company's plug-in hybrid cars. The two programmes, named Warranty Extension Hybrid and Power Hybrid, aim to satisfy those who wish to preserve the performance and excellence of their hybrid Ferrari sports cars … [Read more...]
Kia charge in with EV incentives and low finance
With sales soaring, Kia has launched big incentives to switch to its expanding range of electric models. Offers begin this week and end Monday,30 September, with 2.9 per cent APR on finance options for EV6 (above), Niro EV and Soul EV; 4.9 per cent APR available on the fully electric Kia EV9; upgrade to EV with a £500 saving for existing finance customers and 1 Year Free Kia Charge Plus … [Read more...]
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