The first all electric coupe Cupra Tavascan (above) has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP testers. Euro NCAP also awarded the MG HS SE 1.5T a 5 Star rating with the model excelling in both adult and child occupant safety evaluation tests as well as having features designed to protect vulnerable road users. The UK’s biggest trade union has … [Read more...]
Outlook for EV sales is worsening, say car makers
New evidence of worsening outlook for electric vehicle market reinforces need for urgent action, said Continental car makers. New data from S&P Global reveals a worsening outlook for the EU battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market amid shifting economic conditions. Between the first and second halves of 2024 market expectations significantly evolved, … [Read more...]
Rising petrol prices spark more ev interest
Almost all dealers believe that there is a direct link between higher petrol prices and buyers' interest in electric cars. November’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 52% say the correlation is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Overall, 60% think consumers are attracted to electric cars by low refuelling costs, 37% say higher … [Read more...]
Cheap charging for Volvo users with OVO and Kaluza
Volvo Cars partners with OVO and Kaluza to deliver ultra-low charging rates for EV users. Volvo Cars is driving down the cost of electric car ownership in a new partnership with energy supplier OVO and energy software company Kaluza, giving drivers access to home recharging at a market-leading low price, at any time of day. Owners of eligible Volvo … [Read more...]
Stellantis signal change of direction for fuel
Stellantis has backed off its rush to purely electric cars and vans. In a major u-turn for the company it this week announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Diesel. HVO is a biofuel derived from … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 November
Isuzu UK is again the Headline Sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders Awards 2025 for the fourth year. The Master Builder Awards shine a spotlight on the UK’s most talented tradespeople and construction projects across all scales and budgets—from house extensions and small renovations to commercial builds and brand-new homes and the winning business … [Read more...]
Another Chinese brand coming to Britain
Xpeng is the next Chinese brand coming to the UK early next year, it was announced. The G6 SUV will lead the importation of a range which will be handled by the very experienced IM Group, which have enormous experience over almost 50 years with Subaru & Isuzu and recently added GWM of China to its portfolio while handling the parts operations for … [Read more...]
UK car market is turning around
The landscape of leading car brands in Britain is looking different with the arrival of more pure electric cars. Traditional market leading brands are taking a back seat as manufacturers who were among the first to "go-electric" are making big inroads among motorists and businesses seeking to "go-green" and the Skoda Enyaq (above) topped October's … [Read more...]
Used EV demand continues rising
It is positive to see that, following the best first half-year performance since 2019, the used car market has continued to demonstrate robust growth in this quarter, despite challenging conditions, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. The used car market experienced growth of 4.3% between July and September, … [Read more...]
Suzuki announce pure battery Vitara
Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production pure battery electric Vitara, in Milan. Production will commence at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in spring 2025,with sales expected to begin in various countries, including Europe, India, and Japan, around summer 2025. The newcomer is expected in UK showrooms next Autumn to sell alongside the … [Read more...]
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