Drivers should ensure they are covered for the lockdown. Lee Griffin, CEO and one of the founders of GoCompare, said, "The pandemic is continuing to have a major impact on our day-to-day lives, including our driving habits. “To stay safe and avoid penalties, it’s important that drivers keep abreast of lockdown rules regarding car use and driving according … [Read more...]
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UK car making lowest in generation
UK car making slumped last year to the lowest since 1984, hit by Covid-19 interruptions and a collapse in demand for most of the year. The car makers' body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chief Mike Hawes said it was a "dreadful year" but added that a comprehensive vaccination programme might restore buying and … [Read more...]
Company cars’ confusing charts
As another lockdown leaves company car activity stalled in suspended animation, a new BVRLA report analyses the market and the long-term trends that will drive its destiny. With all but essential journeys banned and new car registrations slumping to a thirty-year low, the company car sector has entered 2021 as it spent much of 2020, in an artificial … [Read more...]
Get your head into the Silver Cloud
Automotive charity BEN is launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. Ben is giving automotive people the ability to sign up free to access online digital support for their mental health and wellbeing. SilverCloud is a leading digital mental health and wellbeing platform which can … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 January
Bucking the UK trend in falling sales, the UK’s fastest-growing car brand shows no signs of slowing down as MG Motor gears up to increase its network to at least 130 dealers by the end of 2021. With a range now encompassing six models and a rapidly growing reputation for offering affordable EVs for everyone, the brand has seen 28 new sites join its … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Corsa-e deal expands
Vauxhall in partnership with British Gas has expanded its offer of 30,000 miles of free electricity and a free Home Charging Unit for new Corsa-e customers, to include vehicles purchased on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Conditional Sale (CS). The offer gives buyers access to an exclusive British Gas Dual Fuel Tariff, with Vauxhall crediting each … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 January
Our buying habits are changing with hybrids now up over 304% in ten years through insurance searches says comparethemarket, followed by city cars and then electric models, which are just ahead of seven-seaters and SUVs. Steepest decline in buyers have been sports cars, mpvs, coupes, convertibles and pure 4WD models. Burgeoning demand for the fully electric … [Read more...]
£100M new model and plan for Lotus
Road and racing marque Lotus is investing £100M in a new model and production facility. A new series of sports cars is confirmed with prototype production of the Lotus Type 131 to commence this year in Hethel, Norfolk. It is likely to be the last powered by a conventional petrol engine before an ev-powertrain is developed. The new … [Read more...]
Learners and commuters boosting car sales
In what has been a turbulent time for the industry, car dealerships across the UK have been desperately trying to claw back car sales. To paint a statistical picture of the downfall, figures for new private car registrations dropped by 98.7% in April, the worst downturn in 70 years. Only 871 cars were registered, compared to 67,873 at the same time in … [Read more...]
Suppliers optimism and caution for 2021
Parts suppliers have started 2021 with mixed feelings of optimism and caution. Optimism, because demand for vehicles and components is picking up more rapidly than expected and the appetite for new, innovative technologies is accelerating. Caution, because the scars from 2020 are deep and the level of uncertainty remains high. Thorsten Muschal … [Read more...]
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