Isuzu UK has appointed thirteen current dealers as authorised Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers, enabling these selected dealers to support the sales, servicing and requirements for the recently launched All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. S&S Services in Ayr has been appointed in Scotland with KT Green in Leeds covering the north of England. In Northern Ireland, Eakin Bro’s in County … [Read more...]
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Kia’s EV plans to inspire over next five years
Less than ten years ago, Kia began development of its Soul electric car and now it’s one of the world’s leading makers of low carbon models, but is still keeping the internal combustion engine option open. As it prepares to roll out the forthcoming Niro range across Europe including hybrids and battery only models as its latest offerings in a truly massive range, Kia is mindful that some parts of … [Read more...]
MPs blame game is not delivering for Britain
The report into Road Freight Supply Chains by the Transport Select Committee combines many complex issues in an attempt to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK. As David Wells OBE, Chief Executive at Logistics UK explained, the sector has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to protect … [Read more...]
Explaining the hype of hyper-miling
More than three quarters of UK drivers are now using hypermiling techniques, despite the potential danger to their vehicles - and themselves. In recent research from used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, 76 percent of people agreed they’re now more likely to use hypermiling techniques because of the recent rise in fuel costs. Digging deeper into the data, 35-54 year olds were most … [Read more...]
Ford take top sales in Wales
Ford has returned to the top spot in Wales once again. It has been hamstrung by vehicle shortages due to components being unavailable to build cars across Europe but it has slowly been improving this year as alternative sources are used. Now in May it saw the Puma and Kuga clearly ahead in Welsh registrations with the former making big gains in particular and claiming the top spot after five … [Read more...]
Car sales take another battering in May
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Registrations amounted to 124,394 last month after a boom 12 months earlier when buyers were … [Read more...]
Two year MoTs backed by majority
More than eight out of 10 (84%) used car buyers would back a controversial Government idea to switch to two years between MOT tests. The new monthly Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 69% of this group believe their car would remain safe despite the longer gap. Saving money appears to be less of a factor behind their thinking, mentioned by only 16% of those in favour. Of the 16% of people who … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda CR-V 2.0i MMD AWD hybrid
Honda tends to hide its qualities very well, which probably explains why it may not be the first go-to brand for an SUV, and that would be a mistake for any motorist to make. Korean, German and British brands tend to hog the limelight and sales in this section of the market but the reality is the Honda CR-V can hold its own against some better-known names and is not only superior in certain … [Read more...]
Road trips and evs taking the strain
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK adults are planning a long road trip this summer with six per cent planning to make the trip in an electric vehicle and nine per cent in a hybrid, a study by insurer Aviva has found,. Previous Aviva research, released in April 2022, found more UK drivers were planning to buy an EV or hybrid as their next car (58%) than either a petrol or diesel model (43%), but … [Read more...]
Poor charging network is slowing ev green drive
Poor availability of charging facilities on a local basis is hampering the ability of dealers to sell both new and used electric vehicles to “a surprisingly large degree,” the Vehicle Remarketing Association is reporting. Philip Nothard, VRA chair, said that the issue appeared to be especially the case in areas where consumers rarely had off-road parking and so could not have their own charger … [Read more...]