Switch to diesel leads to lowest petrol sales in 25 years. Petrol sales fell 10% in March to a record low of 1.31bn litres following a 4% growth in February when drivers took advantage of prices 22p a litre lower than the year before, according to the latest figures released by HMRC. The UK has once again beaten CO2 emissions targets, with the average … [Read more...]
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After more than 20 years at the top, Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board Chairman Ferdinand Piech unexpectedly resigned at the weekend after losing a showdown he provoked with CEO Martin Winterkorn. Piech, is the grandson of the inventor of the VW Beetle and also resigned as a member of the supervisory board and any other mandates within the Volkswagen Group … [Read more...]
High Sheriff courts greener transport
A Mitsubishi dealership in Glamorgan is ensuring that a new High Sheriff gets out and about in eco-friendly style. Nathaniel Cars in David Street, Bridgend, has lent an Outlander PHEV to Jayne James, who is the Crown’s new ceremonial judicial representative for Mid Glamorgan. The former BBC Wales presenter said, “The PHEV is proving to be a great car, … [Read more...]
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Lotus has made 40,000 cars in 20 years based on its innovative small car platform. The groundbreaking extruded and bonded aluminium chassis has gone under the Elise, Exige, Europa, 2-Eleven and 340R models in two decades. … [Read more...]
Motorists misled by car makers over true economy figures, says Which?
Which? is calling for more realistic car fuel economy testing after finding 98% of the cars tested couldn’t match or beat their miles per gallon claims. The cost of fuel is one of the biggest concerns for consumers so the fuel efficiency of new cars has become an important selling point. It tested 200 new cars across 2013 and 2014 and found that all … [Read more...]
Marmalade will get youngsters out of a jam
Motorpoint has teamed up with Marmalade to enable young drivers between the ages of 17-24 to buy and insure their next car online. It has identified a comprehensive range of new and nearly new low mileage cars from manufacturers such as Citroen, Ford, Hyundai, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall and VW. Prices start from as little as £4,999 for a Seat Mii 1.0 S … [Read more...]
Maserati Cardiff changes hands
Maserati GB has announced Motorline Group as the new owners of its Cardiff-based showroom. Motorline, who opened its Maserati premises in Kent in January 2014, is adding the Cardiff site to its expanding portfolio of dealerships. and replaces the previous franchise holder. The dealership, located on the junction of Hadfield Road and Penarth Road in … [Read more...]
4×6,000,000 is enlightening experience
Land Rover marked the production of its landmark 6,000,000th vehicle with a unique design feature. The completion of a Yulong White Range Rover LWB Vogue SE on 2 April saw Land Rover hit the manufacturing milestone and the 6,000,000th vehicle has been fitted with a bespoke puddle lamp graphic to signify its unique status. The luxury SUV takes centre … [Read more...]
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An MG GS SUV will be launched in the UK in 2016. The Chinese version of the car upon which the UK model will be based is being shown this week at the Shanghai Motor Show but it will have different power train for the UK and final specification of the UK market vehicle is currently being determined and further details will be released in due … [Read more...]
Honda hang onto reliability crown
Honda has held onto its reliability record in the UK. It remains the most reliable used car manufacturer in the UK for the ninth consecutive year, according to research by What Car? and Warranty Direct. The Japanese manufacturer topped the annual survey of 37 manufacturers, which analyses 50,000 live Warranty Direct policies on three to eight-year old … [Read more...]
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