It’s been a bad 12 months for the British car market, but not for Lexus. The luxury Japanese brand has just enjoyed a 4.5% rise in sales in 2024, mostly due to a strong surge in its electric models. But wisely, Lexus has decided to keep a wheel in both tracks of development, one set in the electric mode and the other in the hybrid highway. And it’s worked … [Read more...]
Retail
Charge-point shortage is deterring drivers, says Startline survey
Six out of 10 motorists say there aren’t enough electric car chargers in places where they want to drive. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 36% say there is a shortage of chargers near where they live and 28% on longer journeys where they drive regularly, while 23% wouldn’t buy an electric car because of poor charger … [Read more...]
Used cars spark most complaints about retailers
A new Insight Report from The Motor Ombudsman has shown that disputes in relation to buying a used car from a retailer, accounted for just under half (40%) of all the new cases opened by customers in 2024. This figure mirrors the trend seen by the Ombudsman’s independent and impartial Alternative Dispute Resolution service during the previous two calendar … [Read more...]
Evans slides to early WRC lead in Sweden
Wales' Elfyn Evans fended off a determined charge from Toyota GAZOO Racing team-mate Takamoto Katsuta on Sunday to secure victory at Rally Sweden and move into the FIA World Rally Championship lead. “It's been a very good weekend, but I made life very difficult for myself on that first stage this morning," Evans (above right) smiled. "At least it focused … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 February
Stellantis will manufacture dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles at its Termoli plant in Southern Italy, Reuters has reported. The Termoli facility currently produces engines and has been earmarked by Stellantis-led battery cell joint venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC), which includes partners TotalEnergies and Mercedes but the final go-ahead … [Read more...]
Viable repairs of EV batteries close to happening
Viable repair of used electric vehicle batteries is “within reach” for car retailers, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their first meeting of 2025. David Gray from Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Solutions told the audience that depending on the model and the battery technology in question, there was a real possibility that the car could … [Read more...]
EV batteries fire and explosion risk warning to trade
Allianz UK is warning motor traders to be aware of the risks associated with Electric Vehicle battery fires, which have caused extensive damage in recent cases and created unique challenges. Lithium-ion batteries, used in EVs, have been identified as a potential risk due to their thermal instability. When damaged, mishandled, stored or transported … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships hold the key to future logistics skills
The changes to apprenticeships announced by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor. Speaking in response to changes to the apprenticeship system announced by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson today, Ms … [Read more...]
New smart technology Pirelli Cinturato comes to market
Pirelli has launched the new Cinturato, a summer tyre designed for premium cars intended both as original equipment and for the replacement market. Thanks to Pirelli’s research and innovation as well as the extensive use of virtual design, the new generation of Cinturato stands as the current benchmark for safety and efficiency, in line with Pirelli's … [Read more...]
Newcomers 18 February
XPENG, a Chinese-born global-orientated high-tech automotive company, announces its official entry to the UK and kicks off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. The ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPENG G6, marks a new milestone in one of the world's biggest automotive and EV markets and about 20 dealers with current International … [Read more...]
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