Toyota and IVECO announce a new collaboration under EMPOWER – the EU-funded Horizon Europe project dedicated to advancing zero-emission heavy-duty transport – marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for the heavy-duty transport sector. Under the EMPOWER project, Toyota will provide the fuel … [Read more...]
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More enlist to engineer support for UK military
More companies have enlisted to provide vehicle, technology and support to the British military. Hobson Industries and TVS Supply Chain Solutions are the latest companies to join Team Grenadier, a UK-anchored industrial consortium dedicated to delivering a range of vehicles ideal for deployment by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), based on the INEOS … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Super-N Advance
Those of a certain age who loved and longed for the original Mini will ooz happiness behind the wheel of the new Honda Super-N. And it will also delight drivers who want a modern city car for commuting and a weekend fun run skateboard to getaway - up to a point. Inspired by the Honda N-One petrol city car of the second decade in the millennium, the Honda … [Read more...]
Used EVs rising in price
Britain's used electric vehicle market is showing clear signs of picking up. After years of prices falling, consumer demand for used EVs has grown this summer, with used prices having posted three consecutive months of annual growth in Autotrader’s records. However, industry leaders warn that there is more to do before the used market can support the next … [Read more...]
Still higher diesel prices coming down the pipeline
Campaign group FairFuelUK warned that UK diesel prices will sharply rise as global refining capacity falls short of demand. Despite crude oil stabilising, diesel remains around 190p/litre, driven by record‑high refining margins and a tightening global supply chain. With UK reserve cover at just 23–26 days, any further disruption — from Russian refinery … [Read more...]
Honda first in FIA road safety assessment
Honda has become the world’s first company to receive the highest possible 5-star rating in the products/services rating of the FIA Road Safety Index, set forth by the FIA to enable businesses and organisations to assess, manage, improve and report their road safety footprint. This milestone moment was recognized at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy, … [Read more...]
Used EVs adding to challenges and hitting new prices
The used EV sector is challenging even before the new-plate trade-ins arrive this month, say car makers and dealers. SMMT’s latest used car market data is a welcome indicator that Britain’s EV transition is moving in the right direction – even if not as rapidly as hoped. All-electric models accounted for more than one in 18 transactions between April and … [Read more...]
Agency sales have worked for some retailers – Car Dealer
Three years after Mercedes-Benz and Volvo became two of the first major brands to switch to agency sales for franchise holders, Car Dealer examined the most recent filed accounts of companies across their dealer networks, along with newer additions Mini and Honda. Early accounts were dominated by wariness about commission levels, volumes and whether … [Read more...]
Police to target false and illegal number plates
A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates will target drivers who dodge fines and organised crime gangs as the Department for Transport funds a new roads policing team. The National Roads Policing Coordination Centre (NRPCC) will bring together police forces from around England & Wales to share intelligence, improve collaboration and make … [Read more...]
Fuel margins growing faster than raw costs
FairFuelUK says official UK Government data indicates diesel and petrol drivers have been consistently overcharged over the past 12 months. Using DESNZ monthly retail fuel prices and ONS refined‑petroleum wholesale indices converted into pence per litre, FairFuelUK found that the retail–wholesale margins for both fuels have widened dramatically — in many … [Read more...]
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