If you think evs are boring, drool over this stunner. It has been built for the forthcoming radical electric SUV off-road racing series by ABT Sportsline, the world market leader for tuned Volkswagen Group automobiles and title-winning Formula E outfit. Acceleration is truly stunning with a 0-62mph time of 4.5sec and maximum over 120mph. It has a battery … [Read more...]
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Mitsubishi UK dealers are global stars
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been honoured for its outstanding and innovative performance in the brand’s inaugural global customer service awards. The company received the coveted Best Performance Award from Keiichi Sato, Vice-President of Global Aftersales at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, after distributors from markets across the globe scrutinised … [Read more...]
EV trial results hold some surprises
DriveElectric, an electric vehicle specialist with over 20 years of leasing and electric vehicle experience, is celebrating the breadth of valuable learning gained about smart charging, and in particular the behaviours of EV drivers, from its involvement in the Electric Nation trial. The trial took place in Western Power Distribution network areas in the … [Read more...]
UK Automotive’s clean credentials
The progress of UK Automotive in sustainable development is revealed by new data published the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The 20th annual Sustainability Report reveals environmental, economic, and social gains achieved by the sector over the past two decades, highlighting the substantial improvements in areas such as energy and water use, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 July
SsangYong is launching a special edition Tivoli LE from mid-July. The new Tivoli LE based on the existing ELX derivative has the “look” of the brand’s top spec Ultimate model on the outside which features a black roof, power folding mirrors with integrated indicators, black diamond cut 18” alloys and a rear spoiler from £17,745 for the Tivoli LE petrol … [Read more...]
Costs and carbon footprint keeping drivers at home
Mounting concerns about the impact of emissions on the environment mean motorists are increasingly likely to leave their cars at home. But that’s not the only thing putting off drivers - six in 10 are also using their vehicles less and less because fuel is too expensive. However the research of 2,000 adults commissioned by EDF Energy … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
South Wales Central AM, Andrew RT Davies has called for the emissions protest in Cardiff to end. “Tackling climate change is a hugely important issue and one which the majority of the public is fully behind. However, the one sure way to lose hearts and minds in such a battle is to disrupt hardworking people on their morning commute, which is what’s … [Read more...]
Recalls about to haunt traders
Outstanding manufacturer recalls could be the next issue of interest for Trading Standards in the used car sector, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that it has received reports of dealers being asked … [Read more...]
The cost to park: Cardiff commuters and residents
For many Brits, commuting is a part of everyday life, with trains being one of the most popular modes of transport for those travelling to work in some of the UK’s biggest cities, with 1.7 billion Brits travelling by rail each year. Traveling by train every day is also the most expensive modes of transport, due to costly monthly tickets and the additional … [Read more...]
Sparking interest in electric cars
Electric car ownership is the right choice for at least 1.5 million UK households today, according to What Car? That’s the number of multi-car homes in the UK with a sweet-spot combination of off-street parking for home-charging and at least one vehicle that never does more than 100 miles in a single journey. What Car? approached 2310 current electric … [Read more...]
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