Leaders of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association want EU policy makers and national governments to raise support to the auto sector. It continues to grapple with the fallout of COVID-19 while already at a critical juncture on the road to carbon neutrality. Indeed, the corona crisis has rocked the EU auto industry, leading to production losses … [Read more...]
Hire days and holidays good to try EVs
Hiring an electric car on holiday is a good opportunity to try one out say almost a quarter (23%) of car hire drivers (25% men and 21% women). According to a new Opinium survey of 2000 UK holidaymakers, on behalf of iCarhireinsurance.com, a leading provider of car hire excess insurance, almost one in seven car hirers (14%) would choose to hire an electric … [Read more...]
Twizy keeps Vegans happy
Vegans’ top ten cars are led by the quirky Renault Twizy. They looked at the models which use the least animal products and have the greenest credentials including economy. This is their list: Renault Twizy Renault Zoe Polestar Polestar 2 Honda Honda-e Nissan Leaf Vauxhall Corsa-E Hyundai Kona Electric Hyundai IONIQ Electric … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Local trains to be nationalised in Wales
Welsh Government will nationalise local rail services after a disastrous collapse in passenger numbers due to the coronavirus restrictions. After awarding the Wales and Borders rail franchise to Keolis and Amey two years ago the services have struggled and are now uneconomic and without Welsh Government intervention they would have … [Read more...]
Vanwall is back for £1.65M
The Vanwall F1 car of the late 1950s is being recreated with six models costing £1.65M excluding VAT. They are likely to form the vanguard of more racing and road cars from the newly established Vanwall Group, whose MD Iain Sanderson pioneered the high performance Lightining GT electric supercar in 2008. … [Read more...]
Combo delivers for young tradesmen
The Vauxhall Combo is revealed to be the best van for younger drivers starting out a new career in a trade or making their first purchase. Confused.com analysed 15 of the highest-rated small, medium and large vans across 10 metrics to determine which ranked best in terms of affordability and practicality, to determine which is the best model for young … [Read more...]
Grey fleets not black and white for home-workers
The rise of home working in the wake of the coronavirus crisis is creating issues for fleets when it comes to classifying journeys, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Describing the problem as “The New Commute,” the organisation says that problems revolve around whether an employee’s home is now officially their place of work. Paul Hollick, AFP … [Read more...]
Retail pricing becoming more volatile as shortages ease
Under normal circumstances, September would be a month of celebration and investigation for the industry as a whole with new car registrations taking priority over the used car business within retailers nationwide. However, 2020 has been a unique year so far and this time September has been a month fighting to sustain the recovery that started in June when … [Read more...]
Checks and safety baffle half of drivers
Half of drivers are baffled by their motors and have no idea where to put the screen wash, how to pop the bonnet - or even what size engine is under it. A study of 2,000 drivers found 44 per cent find cars ‘confusing’, with three in 10 unaware how to pump up their tyres - let alone know how much pressure they need in the first place. A quarter have no idea … [Read more...]
Working from a home-on-wheels
Now you can work from home, on the move. Built on the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, INKAS has created an exclusive VIP work space, while boasting the impressive finishes and features associated with INKAS. The vehicle’s untouched exterior provides a discreet driving experience, while the high-end interior has been converted to … [Read more...]
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