Smartdriverclub, the connected car service is warning buyers of new or nearly new cars to check who has access to the data their car generates and how that data will be used to their benefit, before they sign on the dotted line. The vast majority of cars coming off the production line are effectively computers on wheels, with connectivity to the … [Read more...]
Retail
New MG dealer in Wales
MG Motor UK has appointed OC Davies to its national dealer network. Based in Carmarthen, the family-run business has more than 45 years’ experience in the motor industry, selling new and used cars across three sites in Wales. As well as new car sales, OC Davies will offer a full service package to its customers and will open an MOT centre in … [Read more...]
Quarter of Welsh drivers risking lives over tyres
A quarter of Welsh motorists are starting their journeys with a potentially serious risk of injury by not checking their tyre pressures, says the AA. It found 24% of drivers questioned had not checked the pressures within the last two months, although it’s suggested this should be done at least fortnightly. With thousands of families expected to take to … [Read more...]
Record applications for Honda apprenticeships
Honda Manufacturing gears up to extend its apprenticeship programme for 2017 after receiving a record number of applications. Off the back of the success of becoming Honda's global production hub for the new Civic, the Swindon-based factory is midway through recruiting September's intake of new apprentices. This year, Honda received the highest volume … [Read more...]
Budget 2017 – what it means to you
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his first Budget speech today. It was also the final spring Budget as Mr Hammond announced in last November’s Autumn Statement a rescheduling of the two major fiscal-related announcements of the Parliamentary year. Starting in the autumn, Britain will have an Autumn Budget announcing tax changes … [Read more...]
Technology is outpacing knowledge of fleets
The adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in UK fleets is accelerating but the industry’s knowledge is struggling to keep up with the pace of change, according to research from Autoglass. A survey of 250 British fleet managers found that just over a third (34%) of the vehicles in car and van fleets have some ADAS-enabled safety features, such as … [Read more...]
Car tax changes confuse drivers
Two-thirds of Welsh drivers are unaware of the new car tax laws coming into force from 1 April. The research by Confused.com also revealed only one in 10 UK drivers understand the new car tax laws and two out of five UK drivers say the new charges would discourage them from buying a 2017 plate. Amanda Stretton, Confused.com’s motoring editor, said, … [Read more...]
Tax changes confusing companies
Fleets are increasingly seeking external advice to work through the implications of new tax regulations that will take effect from April this year, reports Arval. The vehicle leasing and fleet management company says that the headline changes – affecting Benefit in Kind for drivers entitled to a cash option or a company car, salary exchange schemes and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 March
The next Corsa has been delayed and is likely to be based on the forthcoming baby Peugeot/ Citroen models. It could be the first model produced under the new PSA ownership of Vauxhall and Opel in 2020. The MINI does not have to be built in Britain to make it a success, said boss Peter Schwarzenbauer. He was speaking at the Geneva motor show and said … [Read more...]
Massive jump in AVF UK sales as diesels dip
Hybrids and electric cars saw a massive boost in registrations last month at the expense of diesel. Diesel sales dipped nearly 10%, petrol went up almost 6% but the real surprise was a 49% jump in alternatively powered models, the biggest since they entered the market several years ago, said the SMMT. A combination of concerns over emissions and … [Read more...]
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