It went out of production two years ago, but automotive data experts hpi say the Land Rover Defender is the best possible 4x4xWinter. With prices soaring as they become rarer, you may have to look at something else so they have identified a selection of great performing SUV’s perfect for wintry road conditions. Hpi analyst Mark Bulmer looked at a wide … [Read more...]
Retail
Mercedes PHEVs available to order
The new Mercede-Benz plug in hybrid E 300 de Saloon and Estate are available to order, starting at £47,700 and £49,700 respectively. The new E 300 de redefines the executive hybrid segment, providing the ultimate combination of diesel’s long-distance efficiency and frugality with the emissions-free running of electricity for over 30 miles. The E 300 … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 November
Citroën has announced UK pricing and specification details for New C5 Aircross SUV. Prices start at £23,225 and the UK ‘on sale’ date for New C5 Aircross SUV is Monday 4 February, with order books opening across the Citroën dealer network on Monday 3 December. The fall in fuel prices has been welcomed by the RAC, which has been pressing for the cut to … [Read more...]
Logistics industry is lost over new rules
Logistics businesses are expected to check the right to work of their EU National employees both during the transition period and after Brexit, according to evidence presented to the Home Affairs Select Committee by the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Minister of State for Immigration last week. But, as FTA, the industry body which speaks for the logistics … [Read more...]
Giving evs a fair chance in fleets
Businesses need to adopt structured policies matching alternative fuel vehicles to the right person and purpose in order to give them a “fair chance” to integrate into fleets successfully, says FleetCheck. The fleet management software specialist says that so far AFV adoption has quite often been haphazard and that some fleets have already become wary of … [Read more...]
Car makers say new diesels are desirable
New data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association provides evidence that latest-generation diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road. It was measured in real-driving conditions by the drivers of the various national type approval authorities. Some 270 new types of diesel cars type-approved against the latest Euro 6d-TEMP … [Read more...]
Parents puzzled by car-seat law and fitting
Research from Co-op Insurance revealed that parents are lacking confidence and knowledge when it comes to child car seats. Four out of five parents (81%) agree that information about car seats needs to be made more accessible and widely available. The uncertainty has three fifths (64%) of parents saying that the where the youngest child sits … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 November
VW is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its acclaimed camper van. It’s introduced the most exclusive special edition California model with a run of 999 units and just 30 allocated to the UK from £64,307 including extra equipment, a numbered plaque and three drivetrain choices. The tenth annual Bangers4Ben sale at BCA Blackbushe raised nearly £20,000 … [Read more...]
Prepayment fuel pumps warnings
Police have suggested a move towards pre-payment fuel pumps would overcome the 25,000 drive-offs a year reported by filling stations. Following up this theft costs time and money and now police are advocating more pay-at-pump technology. But they also acknowledge it could mean lower add-on sales in forecourt shops if drivers don’t go inside to pay and … [Read more...]
Winter car sales need booster injection
The UK new car market declined again in October, with 153,599 vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Deliveries fell by -2.9% in the month, as model changes and backlogs at test houses conducting tough new WLTP emissions certification continued to cause shortages across some brands. Wales bucked the trend with a … [Read more...]
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