Kia is turning up the heat even further with a range of special edition models on sale now. These eye-catching additions join the Picanto, Stonic, Ceed and Sportage ranges just in time for the temperatures to go off the scale and Kia has also enhanced its Ceed range, with new ‘2 Nav’ editions and the addition of automatic transmission to its ‘GT-Line’ … [Read more...]
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Carbon conference hears of “difficult decisions”
The latest Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference brought together leading speakers, representatives of government, key stakeholders and other experts to ask whether electrification alone can deliver the urgent reductions in GHG emissions needed from the road transport sector. The conference – ‘More than electric dreams? Future Fuels on the Road … [Read more...]
New Tesla Model 3 is safest EV on the road
The new Tesla Model 3 is the safest electric family car you can buy, according to destruction testing by Euro NCAP engineers. The Tesla Model 3 debuted with a perfect five-star score in the frontal offset deformable barrier crash test, a mainstay of Euro NCAP’s assessment since its inception in 1997. It recorded 96% for adult occupant protection, 86% … [Read more...]
Dealers hold keys to starting shift to evs
The role franchised dealers play in the shift to electric vehicles was the main theme discussed by Stephen Latham, Head of Operations at the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), at the Renewable Energy Association’s EV Experience conference. Latham analysed current consumer attitudes towards electric cars and the challenges they face. He … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Land Rover is planning three wheelbases under its forthcoming new Defender, being assembled alongside the Discovery in Slovakia and due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September. There will be 170 inch, 187 inch and 201 inch wheelbase versions offering five to eight seats with an SUV body-chassis but no pickup-style as in the previous … [Read more...]
New car market collapse concerning, say experts
UK new car registrations declined for a fourth consecutive month in June, with year-on-year demand falling by -4.9% to 223,421 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 1,269,245 new cars joined British roads in the first half of the year, down -3.4% as ongoing confusion over low emission zones and diesel, the removal … [Read more...]
Liam’s career comes full circle with Euro Commercials
South Wales Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer Euro Commercials is aiming to raise its profile on the national stage after appointing its first Business Development Manager. Liam Nicholas returns to the company he left in 2015 with a brief to win new orders for vehicles bearing the three-pointed star from van operators based throughout the … [Read more...]
Used buyers not checking before purchase
Millions of first-time motorists are purchasing a vehicle without checking it over, a study has found. Cars are traditionally one of the most expensive purchases to make, with motorists typically spending around £3,000 on their first set of wheels. Choosing the wrong vehicle can be costly as well as dangerous - but 63 per cent of new drivers failed to … [Read more...]
Newsline’s 2 July
Citroën UK has announced one year’s free insurance on its popular C1 city car, for eligible retail customers from 18 years of age. Qualifying versions must be ordered and registered between 1 July and 30 September 2019 and the offer is available across the most popular trim levels in the C1 range, including the recently launched ‘Origins’ Collector’s … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Insignia ST 170hp 2.0Litre
Launched in 2008, facelifted in 2013 and followed by continuous upgrades, the Vauxhall Insignia range is a story of evolution and the latest models are still as fresh and competitive in the market place as the originals, says David Miles. And to add to their competitiveness there is a huge range of spec levels, a wide selection of petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
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