Swedish swish and sophistication come as standard in the latest Volvo S and V90 series, says Robin Roberts The new large premium saloon and estate models in Momentum or Inscription trims embody features from the XC90 with an emphasis on “relaxed confidence.” They are the latest to be built on Volvo’s scaleable product architecture where the only fixed … [Read more...]
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First Welsh employees of Aston Martin St Athan begin work
The first Welsh recruits have started work at Aston Martin, to gear up for their future careers in the new vehicle assembly plant at St Athan. Earlier this year, Aston Martin announced significant new investments in its long term future in the United Kingdom, choosing St Athan in Wales as the location for its second manufacturing facility. As a … [Read more...]
Honda improve dealer relationship
Honda UK has made major advances in satisfaction levels across its dealer network according to the results of a major industry survey. The brand made the biggest gains in the influential Car Dealer Power Survey 2016, climbing 20 places and establishing itself as one of the industry’s leading manufacturers, particularly when it comes to aftersales, new car … [Read more...]
High five sales celebrated in Europe
Registrations in Europe’s ‘Big 5’ markets saw a healthy increase of 9.3% in August, as market conditions improved following the 2% decline seen in July. Overall, registrations for August totalled 562,046 units, up from 514,428 in August 2015. Registrations YTD totalled 7.33 million units which is a 7.6% increase on the same period in 2015, SAAR figures … [Read more...]
Diesel electric hybrid Ford Focus unveiled
An advanced diesel electric hybrid Ford Focus will make its public debut today at the Cenex LCV show. The one-off model built in a collaboration by Ford, Control Power Technologies and the ADEPT consortium including Ricardo, Faurecia, Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium and Nottingham University uses a 1.5 litre diesel engine and 48V electric motor it’s … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 September
Motorists hoping to bag a bargain following the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal will be disappointed, because residual values of models from VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat have barely moved, according to research. One year ago on 16 September 2015, when the VW emissions scandal broke, canny drivers might have hoped that sales of VW Group cars would drop and … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Mito given make-over
The Alfa Romeo Mito has been given an extensive facelift and refresh with a new look, more technology and a completely revised range of trim levels. Styling changes include new sports grilles, new alloy wheel designs, enhanced detailing, new upholsteries and improved technologies. An updated 1.3-litre JTDM-2 turbo diesel joins the range with increased … [Read more...]
Drivers delay repairs due to lack of money
GoCompare insurance found that almost one in seven (15%) drivers have put off essential vehicle repairs and servicing because they couldn't afford them at the time. The survey of 2,000 UK motorists found that replacing tyres was the repair most likely to be delayed by motorists with brake related problems, mechanical repairs and windscreen repairs also … [Read more...]
Integrate, involve and invite to boost EVs
Integration into the wider transport network is the key to the future development of Low Carbon Vehicles, according to the Transport Systems Catapult. At the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2016) on the 14 and 15 September, the TSC will highlight how emerging technologies and business models will enable new ways of reducing transport emissions - both … [Read more...]
JLR double-boost to Midlands
Jaguar XE production is being moved from Solihull to Castle Bromwich and the company is also launching new petrol engines at its Wolverhampton site. The XE will gradually transfer from its current home at Solihull, demonstrating the inherent flexibility of Jaguar Land Rover’s West Midlands manufacturing operations - the result of more than £1bn of … [Read more...]
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