The UK new car market achieved modest growth in August as registrations rose 3.3% against the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. There were 81,640 new cars registered in the month, with year-to-date performance remaining positive, up 2.8% to 1.68 million units. The fleet sector drove the growth buoyed by … [Read more...]
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Newslines 5 September
If they were to buy a new car tomorrow 48% of drivers would opt for a petrol model than one fuelled by diesel, 21%. A survey of 2,000 drivers also found that 16% of motorists would buy a hybrid, LPG or electric powered car, says Gocompare. There will be a £35m Government investment in the car industry in the West Midlands. Nearly 3,000 skilled … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Optima saloon
Sales of D-Segment models in the UK are hard work even if you are classed as a premium brand manufacturer offering such models as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and from the UK the Jaguar XE. Only the heavily advertised Merc C-Class is in the UK’s top ten new car sales chart thanks to its low PCP/lease finance offers. Non-premium brand … [Read more...]
New Scenic and Levorg impress crash testers
New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) says the new Renault Scenic, available in the UK later this year, achieves a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) key in gaining … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford EcoSport Titanium 1500TDCi 5sp
The expression “needs must” is something that Ford assiduously adhere to in their model range. They simply cannot afford to not be represented in a model sector, particularly if it’s a growing sector. So the Ford EcoSport MPV based on the Fiesta platform was really a forgone conclusion. It had to happen. Ford make good workmanlike MPVs in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 September
This weekend marks the 6oth anniversary of the launch of the famous Volvo Amazon. Named after the female warrior class in Greek mythology, the Amazon was unveiled in Örebro, Sweden and was Volvo’s new four-door model designed by 26-year-old Jan Wilsgaard, who went on to create the the 140, 240 and 700 series and who only recently died. TomTom's … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 September
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s headquarters and Nagoya plant were raided by Japanese government officials this week. The raid comes after Mitsubishi said that more of its vehicle models were involved in a mileage cheating scandal than initially stated and deepens the crisis for the Japanese automaker struggling to recover from a mileage manipulation scandal … [Read more...]
VW UK told to clean up its act and compensate owners
An influential group of British politicians has called on the Government to set strict timelines for Volkswagen Group to recall tainted diesel vehicles and compensate their British owners. VW is "only just beginning to recall cars in the UK," where about 1.1 million vehicles were found to contain software that rigged emissions tests, said Parliament's … [Read more...]
Your chance to connect with electric vehicles
For the first time a British motor show is offering electric car test-drives from a range of leading manufacturers all in the one place – plus many makes and models of electric motorbikes and bicycles. The event takes place at Malvern Theatres and Priory Park in Great Malvern on Sunday and also features talks from some of the leading lights in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 September
Some streets in the centre of Bridgend will reopen to slow speed traffic. They were closed as part of a pedestrianisation scheme 16 years ago but shops saw a dramatic fall in takings with users shunning the centre and going out of town to buy. The Monster Jam in Principality Stadium, Cardiff will mean road closures tomorrow evening. The big truck … [Read more...]
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