The power of dreams is going electric with the Honda e.As if to really differentiate the design from anything which has gone before as the company begins its transition to full electric power, the Honda e is a completely new model from the ground up. Honda e is meant to be a commuting car so its battery size, motor and performance have been engineered for this purpose, rather … [Read more...]
Retail
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Highlander Excel 2.5 Hybrid AWD
Individuals are getting larger and so are our cars, so it was the right time for the Toyota Highlander to be introduced to the UK market. Highlander is the company’s largest SUV and has been brought to European showrooms for the first time after 20-years on sale in Japan and America, brimming with fourth generation self-charging hybrid system to maximise emission-free driving without restricting … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 July
Some used cars values have risen over £8,000 in three months, reports CarDealermagazine. Biggest percentage earner is the Mini Cooper S but it’s the luxury Jaguar F-Type convertible which has done particularly well in hard cash terms as newer versions are slower coming through production and eager buyers are willing to pay above book prices. The Volkswagen Polo and Golf models hold their value … [Read more...]
Zombies are rising
You’re searching for a new model to buy — you narrow your search down to a select few motors that have caught your eye, they meet the specifications you’re looking for, they have powerful engines and fantastic handling — the reviews are superb. And then you find that they’ve been discontinued by their manufacturer, dubbing it a ‘zombie car’. Buying a discontinued model can plant seeds of doubt … [Read more...]
Bowler Defender Challenge for 2022
Bowler Motors, the off-road performance specialist, has revealed the Land Rover Defender rally car that will compete in its own championship in 2022. The Bowler Defender Challenge is based on the Land Rover Defender 90 with a 300PS Ingenium 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Bowler uses its long experience of competition to transform it into a rally car with a full roll cage, modified … [Read more...]
Pingdemic is punishing motor trade
Recruitment issues and the need for self-isolation are causing staffing issues across the remarketing sector, reports the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Chair Philip Nothard said that VRA members were experiencing issues finding staff to fill all kinds of long-term positions, and that the problem was being exacerbated by the ongoing short-term demands of self-isolation. “Obviously, we … [Read more...]
Fuelling pressure on the Government isolation plan
The government announcement to exclude essential workers from self-isolation requirements if they have been double vaccinated should be extended to forecourt workers, says the Petrol Retailers Association. Gordon Balmer, the Executive Director of the PRA has said, "We are well aware of supply issues in shops, primarily as a result of workers who are part of the supply chain including terminal … [Read more...]
Tradelines 28 July
North Wales Motor Company, Llandudno has added Kia to its Honda new car franchises. It also services and sells used Lotus Cars and will run the Korean car operation from a former Peugeot site on Argyll Road, Llandudno. Gravells, of West Wales, has expanded into England. The booming Kia business is the sixth outlet by the family and will operate out of Hereford. The number of drivers expecting … [Read more...]
EV ownership costs undercutting petrol models
The cost of running an electric car for a year is 47% cheaper than the cost of running a petrol car, according to comparethemarket.com. The figures show the average cost to run an electric vehicle for 12 months is £1,091 compared with £2,062 for a petrol vehicle – a difference of £971. The research analyses the cost of insurance, fuel, and road taxes. For drivers of electric vehicles, car … [Read more...]
Vauxhall expand Griffin models range
Vauxhall has expanded its Griffin line-up – that offers high levels of standard specification, including comfort and safety technologies as well as new styling features – to include its best-selling all-electric Corsa-e and Crossland models.The Griffin variants add a number of key styling features for both the New Corsa-e as well as the New Crossland, and come with a number of technology … [Read more...]
