Mitsubishi is adding even more style and purpose to the multi award-winning L200 with the unveiling of the new special edition Barbarian SVP II – the second vehicle to be produced by its Special Vehicle Projects division. The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP II builds on the success of the original limited edition SVP version and, like its predecessor, is … [Read more...]
Retail
Britons are sensible when it comes to buying cars
Britons buying new cars this March are a sensible bunch. That’s the conclusion of pollsters for a new Opinium survey, who said the buyers mostly diligently research cars before picking one. But the survey also found plenty of people swayed by emotional factors including hearts overruling heads, wanting cars as status symbols, and a car’s colour … [Read more...]
Higher diesel tax next month confuses motorists
Confusion about new taxes on diesel fuel is widespread among drivers in Wales and is leading to sales declining across the UK. Almost nine in 10 (88%) motorists in the region do not know the new law in relation to new diesel vehicles, which comes into force in early April. New diesel vehicles will be subject up to £500 more in tax if they fail to meet … [Read more...]
Best cars for retaining value, from the expert
The minute you drive your new car out of the dealership, its value dramatically drops - but there are some models that will hold their worth far better than others. If you're thinking of buying a new car for the April 18-plate, you should consider that Automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled this list of depreciation busting cars – vehicles that … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 March
A new fascia mounted “thank you” device has been developed under the name CarmaLight. An act of kindness by an oncoming driver can be acknowledged by pressing the device switch to flash a message or emoji as a way of expressing thanks, staying illuminated for three seconds only, and the £22 light is being crowd-funded to get it into production if enough … [Read more...]
Fleets slow to realise emissions changes affect
Many fleets are “slow to recognise the implications” of the arrival of the new EU fuel consumption and emissions test, says Arval. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) replaces the outgoing New European Driving Cycle and is designed to provide results that are much closer to real world figures. Experts believe it will result in … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 March
McLaren says its forthcoming ‘Hyper-GT ‘codenamed BP23 will achieve the highest top speed of any McLaren yet with the capability to exceed the 243mph of the legendary McLaren F1 road car. Only 106 of the three-seaters will be built and they are already sold to existing McLaren owners for £1.6 M plus local taxes. Audi devotees excited by the e-tron … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 March
Dacia has revised its Duster line-up and launched two new trim levels. The new Air trim starts at just £10,995 and features air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, height-adjustable driver's seat, 16-inch wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, electric front windows, USB and AUX connection and front fog lights as standard while the … [Read more...]
Elephant on car forecourts needs moving
There is an elephant on car forecourts, says one industry observer. The Government must stimulate the switch to hybrids and electric cars with the collapsing sale of diesel and a general slowdown in new car sales, said Alex Buttle, director of car buying comparison website Motorway.co.uk. "Again flagging diesel sales are the recurring and seemingly … [Read more...]
Triple trouble faces car makers at Geneva show
Industry executives meeting at the Geneva motor show this week face testing choices to re-engineer existing vehicles at huge expense, restrict sales of some profitable models, or risk hundreds of millions of euros in penalties. While diesels produce more toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates than gasoline engines, their efficiency has been … [Read more...]
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