More than half of dealers (53%) say consumer confidence is up – a six-month high for the Startline Used Car Tracker and a sharp increase from 34% in February. March’s research also records a smaller improvement in the percentage of dealers who believe the state of the economy is better – from 21% last month to 24% now. However, the data also indicates some … [Read more...]
Future of AI in RV to be discussed by VRA
The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Taking place at Cox Automotive’s Innovation Centre at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 20 March, it will feature a discussion panel talking about the use of AI in vehicle appraisal including Adrian Kelly … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
Pouring oil into troubled EV commercial vehicle sales
Hydrotreated vegetable oil could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, believes FleetCheck. Barrie Wilson (below), commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, said that as the majority of the commercial vehicle market was persistently rejecting electrification, … [Read more...]
Neath Port Talbot struggling to charge EVs
Welsh regions are facing EV charging shortages amidst rapid sales growth, reports dealership Beck Evans. New research reveals that Neath Port Talbot is the Welsh area facing the most EV charging shortages compared with its rising number of ultra-low emission vehicles. Experts at the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans analysed the ratio of public … [Read more...]
EVs are failing MoT tyre tests
Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to stay tyre safe, as new research reveals more than half of the EVs that failed an MOT test last year did so because of their tyres. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they carry, EVs tend to be heavier than their petrol or diesel equivalents and the instant torque EVs enjoy, can place an additional burden on their … [Read more...]
Praise for Aston Martin St Athan plant
Aston Martin is committed to car making in St Athan. The reassurance about the Vale of Glamorgan plant's future was given by CEO Adrian Hallmark during questions after the luxury car business disclosed its FY24 results with investors this week. Aston Martin has reported a 3% decrease in revenue for the financial year FY2024, totalling £1.58bn ($2bn), down … [Read more...]
TfW introduces special trains for cyclists
The first of six fully refurbished cycle travel trains has launched on the Heart of Wales line. As part of a gradual introduction, by the summer, customers will be able to bring up to 12 bicycles and e-bikes onboard the service that runs between Swansea and Shrewsbury. Until that point only two bikes can be brought onboard, in line with all other TfW … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
Race Retro returns & so did Ken Davies
Following its cancellation in 2024 due to flooding, Race Retro – run by Clarion Events – bounced back to promote and showcase club and national motorsport including all forms of circuit racing, rallying, speed hill climbs, and much, much more. Annually, this event offers enthusiasts a fantastic platform to display iconic cars from four capacious exhibition … [Read more...]
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