The founder of a public charging network for electric vehicles wants petrol and diesel fuel duties increased. Asif Ghafoor, a veteran of infrastructure delivery and the co-founder and CEO of national charging network Be.EV said the increase would encourage the switch to electric vehicles while covering the shortfall in public finance which has happened since more evs have been purchased. The … [Read more...]
Retail
UK new car sales rise most in Wales
New car registrations in Wales went up 20% in May, the most in any part of Britain. SMMT figures indicated a 19.8% increase in Northern Ireland, 17.4% in England and 10.6% in Scotland as fleets moved to build up stocks, possibly driven by makers' incentives to register models and encouragement from major lenders to dealers. In Wales the top ten were: Ford Puma, Vauxhall Mokka, MGHS, Ford Fiesta, … [Read more...]
Car sales slowly rising again
The momentum in new vehicle sales has continued with strong growth across electric vehicles, hybrids and petrol vehicles and is expected to continue through the summer months, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. In May, a total of 145,204 new cars were registered, an increase of 16.7% from the same period last year, according to the Society of Motor … [Read more...]
Mazda2 update launched
With a revised look and new trim grades, the 2023 Mazda2 is now in dealerships. There are two new colours, plus refreshed interior and exterior design while the powertrains are as before; the 1.5-litre petrol engine is offered in 75ps, 90ps and 115ps outputs. The ever-popular Mazda2 has received a substantially revised new look with fresh exterior styling and new cabin trim treatment. Across … [Read more...]
New Genesis range eyes facial recognition
Since Genesis revealed GV60, its first all-electric car in 2021, followed by Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80 last year, it has firmly established itself as a leading premium luxury electric brand. Now, in 2023, Genesis is introducing a number of new technologies and features to enhance the ownership experience for the luxury Korean brand’s customers. The award-winning all-electric GV60 is … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Cupra Born V2
As growth accelerates in the electric car market, some traditional manufacturers like SEAT are refining and introducing new sub-brands. The sector has pulled in completely new brands from China alongside off-shoots of European and Asian manufacturers who all want a piece of this increasingly important “green” branch of the high earning business. SEAT first launched its sporting Cupra sub-brand … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 June
Latest Audi A6 and A7 model lines adopt the brand's new product strategy. Three core trim levels: Sport, S line and Black Edition are featured with less complexity, added vehicle specification and revised Technology Packs to bring added customer value, priced from £43,965 and £56,385 respectively and available to order from 20 June with first deliveries in summer. Home charging is under half … [Read more...]
MIND over matter for Motorpoint Newport team
A group of four teammates from Motorpoint Newport are getting their climbing gear ready for their upcoming Snowdon charity ascent in aid of local mental health charity, Newport Mind. The Motorpoint team of four will climb the highest peak in Wales and England on Thursday 15 June with a team line-up comprising Sales Controller, Mathew Llewellyn, Sales Executive, Shannen Hemmings, Sales Executive, … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 June
An all-new digital instrument display with Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system, largest-in-class displays, and new app-based digital key heralds the arrival of the next generation Toyota Yaris. New and enhanced Toyota Safety Sense safety and driver assistance systems with an additional Hybrid 130 electric option offered alongside existing Hybrid 115 powertrain, with be available to order … [Read more...]
Italian challenge for WRC Sardinia teams
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team will take on one of the toughest challenges of the season at Rally Italia Sardegna this week and seeking to maintain their strong momentum. The team have won four out of the five World Championship events contested so far in 2023 and lead the manufacturers’ title race by 32 points. After taking his first win of the year last time out in Portugal, defending … [Read more...]
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