Swansea is home to the UK’s best drivers, with just 1.5 casualties per 10,000 people, according to analysis of Government data. Moneybarn crunched the statistics and also found there were just 2.57 speeding offences per 10,000 people in Wales second city. Ford is mulling over how many car segments it needs to be competing in as it looks for bigger profits in Europe, CEO Jim Farley said on the … [Read more...]
Ten things you need to know about personal leasing
Navigating personal leasing can be overwhelming, especially with many online quotations and deals available. To ensure you get the best deal, it's essential to understand the basics of leasing and tailoring the various elements to fit your needs. With over 30 years of experience helping leasing customers source the right new cars in the UK, LeasePlan UK’s vehicle and leasing experts have … [Read more...]
Jaguar lead decline in EV values, says Auto Trader
Some premium pure electric cars have slumped in value, according to Auto Trader. The Jaguar I-Pace crashed by 15.6 per cent year on year (YoY) and dropped by 4.1 per cent between December 2022 and January 2023. The average asking price of the Austrian-made Jaguar was £48,613 last month. Other premium second-hand EVs also slipped further in January, including the Tesla Model S (down six per cent … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February: Nissan’s 17K miles pole to pole ev
Set amongst Arctic-like conditions, the Pole-to-Pole expedition team and Nissan unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV, which will undertake a 17,000-mile trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole, starting in March. During this epic adventure, the Ariya will need to cope with breath-taking but extreme terrains and environments, including ice fields, deep … [Read more...]
New laws coming to watch out for
Used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com has compiled a list of the new driving-related legalities that will come in this year. Some of the new regulations are regional, but are a good indicator of what may happen across the whole of the UK in the months and years ahead. Many are being introduced to tie in with the Government’s green agenda, while some are aimed at reducing accidents. Founder of … [Read more...]
EU Automotive trails rest of the world, warns boss
Ahead of the unveiling of the Green Deal Industry Plan, Luca de Meo, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and Renault Group CEO, is urged EU leaders to put in place an ambitious and structured automotive industrial policy, to rival those of other world regions. Concerned about the EU industry’s eroding competitiveness on the global stage, Mr de Meo (above) made this … [Read more...]
Menai Bridge reopens but worries remain
Businesses in North Wales have welcomed the partial reopening of the 200 year old Menai Bridge between Anglesey and the north Wales mainland. It's now partially open after it was closed suddenly in October over “serious” safety risks for repairs to hangers which hold up the road deck. This has caused economic damage in the immediate vicinity of the bridge and the wider south east … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 February: The Beatles Minis on show
Later this month The London Classic Car Show will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper S in chart-topping style when all three surviving Minis originally owned by the Beatles are reunited for the very first time in 55 years. This once in a generation display at Kensington, Olympia over the 24-26 February weekend, features the famed Minis of George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo … [Read more...]
Electric avenue is not music to the ears
Britain’s electric charging network is shorting and slowing sales of the low emission vehicles and the Government’s drive to a greener future. That’s my opinion after testing one of the best new electric cars, the Genesis GV60, over two long trips in a few days. With a range of over 230 miles approximately on a full charge that should be enough for most users, but this new car and others are … [Read more...]
Banking on a better buy
As motorists grapple with rising costs we look at the pros and cons of acquiring a car in today's market-place and the possible best way for you. If you pay for your car with a loan, it means you own the car outright from the point of purchase and can be much more cost effective. With a car on finance, you don’t own the vehicle while you are making payments. There are different forms of car … [Read more...]
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