Car-parts entrepreneur Ian Warhust has stepped in to save the Bloodhound supersonic speed project after it went into administration in November. The 1,000mph Bloodhound team said it is being bought for an undisclosed amount by the Barnsley businessman and a future plan will be unveiled in January. As many as 20 million individual Christmas leisure … [Read more...]
Retail
MoT sees more cars fail tougher test
More than one million cars registered to drive on UK roads have failed tougher MOT tests this year. They were stopped because there were defects considered so dangerous under new, more stringent MOT rules, that they pose an ‘immediate risk to road safety and/ or serious impact on the environment’. This worrying finding was revealed on analysis of DVSA … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
Investigations during Tyre Safety Month revealed all used-tyre retailers were selling illegal and dangerous tyres. In total, 18 investigations were carried out involving 68 traders, all bar one of whom were supplying tyres which contravened the legislation governing their sale and more concerning, of the 129 tyres inspected, 75% were unsafe. Over 700 … [Read more...]
Ford are most financed used cars, says lender
The Ford Fiesta has topped the list of cars financed in the UK, according to data from Close Brothers Motor Finance. The firm family favourite is followed by the Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf. More than 2.2 million new cars have been sold in the UK so far this year, and there have been more than 6 million used car transactions. Consumers … [Read more...]
Wellhouse Leisure revamps Ford campervans
Wellhouse Leisure has announced a revised Ford campervan range for 2019, including new names as well as all-new models. Now a Ford accredited Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM), for 2019 Wellhouse Leisure has eight models based on the Ford Transit or Tourneo Custom, all available with a German-made sliding rear seat with three seatbelts ,optional on the … [Read more...]
Flash of inspiration after near accident
A near fatal accident to a Welsh businessman inspired a ground-breaking road safety product. The BriteAngle LED Warning Triangle is the idea of managing director of the South Wales company, Stephen Wornham (right), who while driving home from work one night, encountered a near life-changing experience for him and a fellow … [Read more...]
Local trade sales and stock quality rising
Trade sales are becoming more local, reports one company. epyx is reporting that it is seeing evidence of a return to more regional-based remarketing in recent months. Usage of options in its 1link Disposal Network platform indicate that more fleets are opting to look at pricing and sales patterns on a geographical basis before deciding where to sell a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 December
Wales Environmental Ltd is switching to an entirely Mercedes-Benz trucks fleet. The waste and drainage business established in 1980 has previously used a mixture of pre-owned vehicles but for reliability and over-night service decided to move into MB models based in north and south Wales as renewal programmes are rolled out. Over £2,000 was raised for … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 December
SEAT has now opened for ordering on its first large SUV and new flagship model, Tarraco, coming to Britain early 2019. The seven-seater, which sits above Arona and Ateca to complete the Spanish brand’s SUV line-up, is attracting attention with its high level of standard spec: metallic paint, 17” Alloys, DAB, alarm and Full Link for just £28,320. Alex … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 December
A battery Corsa and PHEV Grandland X will be introduced next year, and they are likely to use technology developed for parent PSA Group models which will also be arriving. Vauxhall is planning a massive roll-out of ev models in its Mokka X and Vivaro van ranges in two years as well. An electric version of the MGZS compact crossover with a 208 miles … [Read more...]
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