In a week's time the new 24-plate will start appearing on vehicles, but over a third of people don’t even look at number plates when purchasing a car and 14% said they didn’t “have a clue” how many times a year UK registration plates are updated. Go.Compare has released a survey revealing mass confusion among drivers when it comes to a car’s number plates … [Read more...]
The cars colour of money
New data reveals that yellow cars hold their value, at almost double the rate of the UK’s top car colour of 2024, black. ATS Euromaster revealed a shocking 70% of car buyers care more about the colour of their new vehicle than the mileage. While the physical appearance of a car may seem the most appealing when purchasing, it is more important to look at … [Read more...]
Driving up depreciation mile by mile
A new study by on-line marketplace Carwow has found how mileage severely impacts the value of used cars. The study reveals car valuations can drop by a staggering 27% once they tip over the 60,000-mile mark. As a result, owners looking to sell are now being advised to do so before their vehicle hits this 60k mileage milestone, typically when a new car's … [Read more...]
Bigger and heavier lorries needed to meet EV technology
The parts industry want to increase vehicle sizes and weights to compensate for heavy batteries required to move lorries and goods. The topic is under discussion with EU legislators and now CLEPA has come up with these proposals as the industry moves towards a 2050 deadline. The international transport, trade and manufacturing of vehicles and movement of … [Read more...]
Buyers and traders clash over interest charges
Dealers need to “very urgently assess” the implications of recent moves from the Financial Conduct Authority on historical motor finance commissions, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. While the subject has been gathering prominence in recent weeks following two recent rulings by the Financial Ombudsman, a new programme hosted by personal finances … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 February
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, the Kia XCeed is currently the UK’s fastest-selling used car, taking on average just two weeks to leave retailers’ forecourts. Slightly behind the crossover SUV from the Korean manufacturer in joint second position, was the all-electric Tesla Model 3 and the Mercedes-Benz EQC, which both took a similarly … [Read more...]
Fuel prices again rising even before Budget, says RAC
The price of petrol has gone up more than 3p a litre in the last three weeks while diesel has increased by 4p, the RAC has revealed. Worryingly for drivers, unleaded has risen by 3.2p from 140p on 29 January to 143.4p on 18 February and diesel has shot up from 148p to 152p in the same period, adding around £2 to filling up a family car. RAC Fuel Watch data … [Read more...]
Toyota Prius returns as a PHEV
The Toyota Prius is back in the UK, an all-new plug-in hybrid electric model returning the famous nameplate to the market this spring. As might be expected of a car that has a distinguished history of pushing the boundaries of electrified performance, the latest, third generation Prius Plug-in delivers even greater fuel economy, emissions efficiency and EV … [Read more...]
Welsh Labour Government move to restrict private cars
The Welsh Labour Government want to discourage all private car use and encourage voters to jump on buses and trains. Deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters has written to opposition leader Andrew R T Davies who questioned the stated policy on new road building in the controversial Welsh Roads Review and told him, "We confirmed that we will continue … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 February
A feasibility study will be carried out into reopening a railway station at St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. It would serve the expanding industrial businesses at the former airbase and housing developments but its only a short distance between Rhoose and Llantwit Major halts. Volvo Cars is streamlining and standardising its model names for fully electric … [Read more...]
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