With figures published by the RAC Insurance confirming a 56% leap in vehicle thefts over four years stolen vehicle recovery business Tracker is warning drivers that the figures could be significantly higher for 2020. New car production ground to a hold as a result of the global epidemic, causing delays to the supply chain and creating a shortage of spare … [Read more...]
Over 13M vehicles recalled this year so far
Over 13 million vehicles have been recalled around the world to so far this year, writes David Miles. Data acquired by Finbold.com indicates that approximately 13,362,759 million vehicle units have been recalled globally by different manufacturers between January 1st and July 13, 2020. The recalls are mainly due to safety concerns. Toyota is the world’s … [Read more...]
Best and worst used cars to buy
Warrantywise has revealed the top 10 most and least reliable used car brands and models. With data compiled from over 131,000 active extended car warranty plans, the UK’s leading extended car warranty provider's Reliability Index ranks every car on a combination of factors that include the frequency of repairs and the cost to carry out those repairs. Honda … [Read more...]
Iconic electric van powers onto roads this year
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) will launch VN5, its new electric light commercial van later this year. Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models available from March 2021. VN5 has a flexible zero emissions capable range of over 300 miles (484 km)1 delivered by LEVC’s innovative eCity … [Read more...]
New-look trouble-free car subscription service
The UK’s newest and most flexible car subscription service offers a trouble-free all-inclusive deal for both private drivers and businesses who want the convenience and reliability of a quality new car while avoiding locking themselves into a long-term financial contract. Caasta.com, backed by Green Bison Group, aims to disrupt the new car market and help … [Read more...]
Explore lease contracts in new world of business
Fleets need to review their vehicle lease contracts across the board in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the crisis had caused a wide range of potentially quite dramatic changes in key leasing variables. He said, “Current car and van lease arrangements used … [Read more...]
EC wasting € Millions on ‘outdated’ truck stops – warning
The ongoing European Commission initiative to develop new standards for safe and secure truck parking areas in Europe is highly relevant to ensure safe and good resting conditions for European truck drivers but does not meet future low carbon transport needs, say vehicle makers. Welcoming the trucking initiative, ACEA said that in the context … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 July
Twenty years ago this week the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was launched onto the world’s rally stages. Five of the ten generations of the car were sold in Britain amounting to 5,728 cars in the 15 years it was made. Plans for hydrogen passenger ferries between Cardiff and Bristol have been unveiled by Plymouth-based Patriot Yachts. Using renewable … [Read more...]
The ultimate school-bus?
Torsus makes some of the toughest heavy-duty off-road models and will cause a stir in the commercial vehicle sector with its latest model, Terrastorm bus, due for release later this month. The 4x4 Torsus Terrastorm, based on a Volkswagen Crafter 4Motion chassis, features uprated heavy-duty off-road suspension and is powered by EURO VI engines will reach … [Read more...]
Masks’ mandate from monday-week
Face masks will be compulsory on public transport in Wales from 27 July. The mandate was made by Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford earlier today at the morning press briefing and coronavirus update, but it immediately drew criticism from Welsh Conservatives who wanted to know why there was a delay if any medical evidence supported use of masks. In two … [Read more...]
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