More than four out of 10 dealers believe that reviving old model names is good for car sales, according to research carried out following the launch of Ford’s new Capri. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 32% think that bringing back the Capri (above and below) means that buyers will take a closer look at the new SUV EV that bears the … [Read more...]
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McLaren W1 is unveiled at £2Million
The £2 Million McLaren W1 has been unveiled. It has a V8 hybrid powertrain developing 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors and revs to 9,200rpm. Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging to maximise performance and make … [Read more...]
Welsh racer joins McLaren development programme
Welsh teenager Ella Lloyd has joined the McLaren Driver Development programme. The 19-year-old will drive in Formula E's Women's Test in Valencia, Spain, on 7 November and will then represent McLaren in the 2025 F1 Academy season, in an entry operated by Rodin Motorsport. Lloyd, whose family is from Pontypridd, joins the programme following an impressive … [Read more...]
St James’s Motoring Spectacle event
With glittering displays of more than 140 of the world’s most exciting and significant cars of the past, present and future, the newly announced St James’s Motoring Spectacle – taking place on Saturday, 2 November – will boast eye-catching highlights to inspire every kind of enthusiast. Organised by the Royal Automobile Club, this specially curated display … [Read more...]
RAW and rebrand for power take-up
RAW Charging for the leisure, hospitality and premium retail sectors, has launched a new look. The elevated brand reflects RAW's commitment to innovation, customer-centric experience, and Connecting Amazing Places across the UK and Europe. RAW is poised to redefine the EV charging experience for customers across leisure, hospitality and premium retail … [Read more...]
Over-priced EVs see resale values fall most
A new study from GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has crunched the data on new and used cars to reveal which hold their value better than others. Using new and used car data for 47 of the most popular and reliable vehicles on the market, the research confirms that the Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car. Introduced … [Read more...]
Testing times for learners
If pass rates are anything to go by, driving theory tests are hard – harder than they’ve ever been. Pass rates have dropped dramatically since 2007, falling from an average pass rate of 65% to 45% between April and December 2023. This is based on the latest government data, which we have analysed with help from the road surfacing experts at … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 October
Lexus has announced pricing for the RZ 300e, the new front-wheel drive version of its all-electric RZ luxury SUV from £49,995 to £61,095 for the nine trims. Joining the all-wheel drive RZ 450e in the range, the RZ 300e offers the same premium equipment specifications together with an extended driving range of up to 297 miles offering 18-inch wheels on … [Read more...]
Price rises predicted for new and used petrol and diesel cars
More than eight out of 10 people think used petrol and diesel cars will soon become harder to buy thanks to the government’s new 2030 production ban, according to research. Startline’s October Used Car Tracker shows that 73% expect used petrol or diesel cars to become more expensive as a result of the measure and 66% say they’ll hang onto their existing … [Read more...]
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