Fiat has updated the Panda range for 2021. New features for MY2021 include updated bumpers, new colour options, new 16-inch alloy wheels and an updated interior with seats and dashboard created from recycled materials. Three different ranges now available to choose from: Life, Sport and Cross, with updated trim levels: Panda, City Life, Wild 4x4, Sport, City Cross and Cross … [Read more...]
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Newslines 26 October
Vauxhall is offering 15% off the price of all genuine and approved accessories until 30 November. The range of Vauxhall accessories is also helpful for owners with pets or new additions to the family, with child seats, pet dividers and other family features available and owners wishing to improve vehicle safety can add parking sensors or dash cams, all installed by authorised Vauxhall … [Read more...]
Breakdown attitudes to evs revealed
Following the government’s pledge to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, research by Green Flag revealed what Brits are most looking forward to about going electric and what we will miss the most about petrol cars. Although the government’s deadline to switch to electric isn’t until 2035, research has revealed that on average, Brits anticipate they will buy their first electric … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited
Respect is earned, not awarded, in the motor industry, and one of the most influential vehicle brands is Jeep, now on the eve of celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2021. Think about that for a minute; it was born out of WW2 conflict, battled through the 20thcentury’s consumer culture and taken on many imitators. It’s doubtful that Land Rover would exist if it wasn’t for Jeep and after seven … [Read more...]
Pressure mounts to help auto-sector
Leaders of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association want EU policy makers and national governments to raise support to the auto sector. It continues to grapple with the fallout of COVID-19 while already at a critical juncture on the road to carbon neutrality. Indeed, the corona crisis has rocked the EU auto industry, leading to production losses of more than 4 million motor vehicles to … [Read more...]
Twizy keeps Vegans happy
Vegans’ top ten cars are led by the quirky Renault Twizy. They looked at the models which use the least animal products and have the greenest credentials including economy. This is their list: Renault Twizy Renault Zoe Polestar Polestar 2 Honda Honda-e Nissan Leaf Vauxhall Corsa-E Hyundai Kona Electric Hyundai IONIQ Electric BMW i3 Volkswagen ID.3 … [Read more...]
Premiums drop in Wales but beware of higher charges
Drivers in Wales are being urged to shop around as the price of buying a new car insurance policy has dropped by £33, on average – but insurers have been ramping up the cost of renewals, new research finds. New data shows the average price of a new car insurance policy in Wales dropped by 5% - or £33 - in the past 12 months, meaning those who shopped around may have benefitted from a … [Read more...]
Combo delivers for young tradesmen
The Vauxhall Combo is revealed to be the best van for younger drivers starting out a new career in a trade or making their first purchase. Confused.com analysed 15 of the highest-rated small, medium and large vans across 10 metrics to determine which ranked best in terms of affordability and practicality, to determine which is the best model for young drivers to purchase. Looking at factors such … [Read more...]
Retail pricing becoming more volatile as shortages ease
Under normal circumstances, September would be a month of celebration and investigation for the industry as a whole with new car registrations taking priority over the used car business within retailers nationwide. However, 2020 has been a unique year so far and this time September has been a month fighting to sustain the recovery that started in June when the retailer doors opened for business … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 October
A 'dramatic shift' to electric power will soon be underway for UK businesses that operate vans, according to authoritative research from the Arval Mobility Observatory. When asked, half of respondents (50%) said that they were already operating hybrids or planned to do so within the next three years and for battery electric vans, 43% of respondents reported already operating them or planning to … [Read more...]