The cost of living crisis is driving car buyers away from online purchases and into dealerships – with many expecting to bag a better deal by meeting the retailer in person, new research shows. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports that 55% of people have become less likely to buy a car online because of pressure on personal finances with 31% … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 12 April
Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the facelifted three-model new i10 range, with refreshed design and higher equipment levels, from £15,420. The new i10 has seen a design upgrade with a new honeycomb mesh design grille with integrated LED daytime running lights, redesigned headlamp and taillamp reflector internals, updated … [Read more...]
Ford prepare to introduce new Transit Courier
Ford Pro has revealed the E-Transit Courier, a ground-up new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers from next year. Extending Ford Pro’s line-up of innovative electrified and connected cargo vans, the all-new E‑Transit Courier is fully integrated with Ford Pro’s platform of software and … [Read more...]
Be considerate, drivers urge others
Research of 2,000 UK motorists, conducted by Vertu Motors, delved into the behaviour and habits of other drivers that Brits appreciate most. Over half of drivers say they most appreciate when other motorists keep a good distance behind them (54%), while 48% say clearly indicating before turning is a must. With Brits being known for their politeness, it’s … [Read more...]
Beware pitfalls of buying privately, warns Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman has warned motorists not to cut corners when buying their next used car. The cost-of-living crisis has led to an increase in first-time buyers considering cheaper options when the time comes to purchase their next vehicle. However, despite mounting costs elsewhere, the Motor Ombudsman says a used car is certainly not an … [Read more...]
Ferrari still strongest car brand by reputation
Tesla accelerated to the front of the pack, taking pole position as the world’s most valuable automotive brand, with its value surging by 44% to USD66.2 billion, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance, but Ferrari remains the strongest brand. This makes it the world’s most valuable Automobiles brand for … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to … [Read more...]
One-in-six new cars sold now electric
In March, electric cars accounted for 16.21% of all new car registrations in the UK, as the exponential growth in EV uptake seen in recent years begins to stabilise. While demand for electric vehicles is still high, it is likely that slower rates of growth will continue until the ZEV Mandate is implemented in 2024, and supply is able to consistently match … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 April
Car manufacturers next year must sell 22% of their EVs or face fines of up to £15,000 per car they miss their target by. Ministers have announced proposed new targets as part of a major green agenda which details tough goals and punitive measures for car makers while a credits based system will allow manufacturers to trade EV tokens between each other if … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 April
Welsh government is very unlikely to see £7.35m it spent on an ill-fated Circuit of Wales racetrack project, it has told the BBC. Officials say there is "little chance" of getting it back from the insolvent company behind the £433M Circuit of Wales after the project fell apart in 2017 when the Welsh government rejected a request to guarantee almost half … [Read more...]
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