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 … [Read more...]
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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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swift flies in with new look
The Suzuki Swift is undergoing a facelift and specification improvement for 2021. All models will come with an enhanced 48V Hybrid system for their 1.4 engine added earlier this year and there’s a new SZ-L grade with boosted driver safety systems and also a new 83ps 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid engine with 111gkm emissions giving up to 57.2mpg. CVT gearbox will be … [Read more...]
Checks and safety baffle half of drivers
Half of drivers are baffled by their motors and have no idea where to put the screen wash, how to pop the bonnet - or even what size engine is under it. A study of 2,000 drivers found 44 per cent find cars ‘confusing’, with three in 10 unaware how to pump up their tyres - let alone know how much pressure they need in the first place. A quarter have no idea … [Read more...]
Working from a home-on-wheels
Now you can work from home, on the move. Built on the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, INKAS has created an exclusive VIP work space, while boasting the impressive finishes and features associated with INKAS. The vehicle’s untouched exterior provides a discreet driving experience, while the high-end interior has been converted to … [Read more...]
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