Faulty electrical equipment accounts for the majority of defects found during MOT tests, according to new research. The research, conducted by Vansdirect, looked at the MOT testing data for Great Britain over the last 12 months, ranking the most common defects found in class 3 and 4 vehicles. The subsequent analysis found that lamps, reflectors, and … [Read more...]
Bigger tyre bills are rolling up costs
Fleets are paying out more money for fashion-led bigger wheels and tyres than a few years ago. The percentage of company cars being fitted with 18 inch-plus tyres has increased by a third in three years, new data released by epyx shows. In the first quarter of 2021, 42% of cars fitted with tyres through the business’s TyreServe service were 18 inches or … [Read more...]
BEVs are trickling along
Battery EVs continued their best ever start to the year, as sales in the first 5 months of 2024 rose 10% on the same time last year, whilst the market share of BEVs in new car sales reached 17.9%. Total car sales were up just under 2.2% in May 2024 on May 2023 levels, but pure petrol and diesel sales cratered over the same period, falling from 55% to 45% … [Read more...]
Crucial role of North West to UK Automotive
Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers today came together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time. Hosted at Rum Warehouse, the event will explore how manufacturers can benefit from the shift to zero emission mobility and secure new business to … [Read more...]
UK car making slips
UK car manufacturing output fell by -7.0% in April, down to 61,820 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting factory adjustments in preparation for next generation models and their electrified powertrains. Output for the UK – at 14,021 units – rose 19.8% but failed to … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 June
A special bonus awaits customers buying a new Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric car or van during June – £1,000 to spend on their choice of Toyota products and services. Rather than tying the customer to a particular saving or benefit, Toyota is letting them choose how they use their £1,000, from raising their new car’s specification with extra … [Read more...]
World’s still raving over the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is celebrating three decades since it reshaped the automotive landscape, during which time it has become a global SUV icon. In March 1994, the Geneva Motor Show hosted the launch of a new type of vehicle: a compact, all-wheel drive SUV based on a monocoque body. The Toyota RAV4 was an original, being agile, versatile and designed to meet … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
The King has taken a shine to Autoglym. The UK’s largest vehicle care brand, has been granted a Royal Warrant for the supply of car care products to the Royal Household and is the only car care product manufacturer among the 145 companies included in this important first round of Warrants. Following the unveiling of a series of prototype vehicle builds in … [Read more...]
EV revolution literally gathers pace
It's green for go. The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle choice today than ever before, with 29.3% of models … [Read more...]
The App way to run your EV
Recent data from Fleetnews revealed that one in every 32 cars now comes with a plug, with 1.1 million electric cars now in use on UK roads – up by more than 50% over the past year. Additionally, according to the Office of National Statistics, over half of younger drivers are likely to switch to electric in the next decade. With this increase, … [Read more...]
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