A ground-breaking project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pick-up has moved to its final phase, signalling another milestone in Toyota’s progress towards a zero carbon future. Since the unveiling of the first prototype vehicle in September 2023, Toyota and its consortium partners supported by UK Government funding have successfully progressed … [Read more...]
New vans shortage spurs second-hand sales
Four out of 10 fleets plan to start utilising second hand vans in the next three years, according to new figures. The research also shows that 16% of operators are already using preowned light commercial vehicles. The findings are taken from the 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet & Mobility Barometer, which questioned 8,605 businesses in 30 … [Read more...]
Welsh car workers get more pay and work less
Employees at Aston Martin St Athan have been given a pay boost and have working hours reduced. Aston Martin has completed a new long-term agreement with Unite, increasing pay for its valued employees whilst committing to reduce the contractual hours of manufacturing technicians in 2025 to promote a positive work-life balance. More than 2,500 eligible Aston … [Read more...]
Foliage puts signs in the shade or out of sight
Three-quarters (74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas – the most commonly obscured, according to new analysis from the RAC. With trees and bushes having sprung to life, over half (53%) of … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 June
The Volkswagen Group is entering a new business segment with the Elli charging and energy brand and will develop, build and operate large-scale stationary storage systems together with partners along the value chain. The largest projects in the Elli project pipeline currently have a capacity of up to 350 MW and a storage capacity of 700 MWh, which will … [Read more...]
Covid cars masking missing features
Cars made during the pandemic with irregular specifications are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. It is causing a headache for dealers and annoying customers who think they are getting models with higher specifications than is the case. Marcus Blakemore, chair of the trade body’s … [Read more...]
New government must power up EV affordability
Half of motorists (50%) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, according to new research. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 35% believe action should be taken to make electric cars easier to buy, 34% that more money should go into making chargers more widely available, and 26% that power from chargers should … [Read more...]
Young drivers hit with premiums over £3,000
The cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old motorist who has just passed their driving test has reached £3,075 on average, according to new research from Compare the Market. This is a substantial £1,071 increase, or 53%, in the typical cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old from last year's £2,004. The average cost of car insurance for a driver with a … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 June
INEOS Automotive has introduced a unique service called Arcane Works that creates limited editions of its award-winning Grenadier station wagon and then allows customers to further personalise the small-batch, hand-finished 4X4s with customised detailing and bespoke materials. Retaining the Grenadier’s best-in-class off-road capability with modern … [Read more...]
Businesses buying rise in UK car sales
The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7% in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. With 147,678 units reaching the road, it was the best May market performance since 2021, although it remains down some -19.6% on 2019. Fleets and businesses continued to … [Read more...]
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