Swansea is home to the UK’s best drivers, with just 1.5 casualties per 10,000 people, according to analysis of Government data. Moneybarn crunched the statistics and also found there were just 2.57 speeding offences per 10,000 people in Wales second city. Ford is mulling over how many car segments it needs to be competing in as it looks for bigger profits … [Read more...]
Fleet apprenticeships under consideration
The introduction of an apprenticeship standard for fleet is being investigated by the Association of Fleet Professionals. In response to demand from the members and the wider industry, the organisation has been looking into the process involved in the creation of an apprenticeship standard and is now inviting feedback from across the sector to gauge … [Read more...]
Bureaucracy adding to car theft misery
New Home Office figures have revealed car thefts are higher than the reported figures but it’s also getting harder for owners to get settlements from their insurers as a new layer of bureaucracy has been added. Analysis by Claims Management & Adjusting indicates car theft victims are frequently waiting more than seven days longer for insurance payouts … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 January
A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the Government’s plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, in order to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects. The petition created by the Independent Garages Association states the proposal would be: Dangerous: Increased casualties and deaths … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing looks ahead
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s presentations at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon and the concurrent Tokyo Outdoor Show looked to a future where “no car lovers are left behind”. They showed new concept models, customised vehicles, new engineering ideas and a wider selection of heritage parts to help enthusiasts maintain their classic cars. AE86 Corolla hydrogen and … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 January: Aston’s Ultimate
As its name suggests, the DBS 770 Ultimate is an emphatic last word. The most powerful production Aston Martin ever, extensive design and engineering enhancements ensure the 211mph DBS 770 Ultimate is an unforgettable and highly-collectible celebration of Aston Martin’s flagship Super GT and already sold-out in 300 Coupe and 199 Volante styles. The … [Read more...]
Cold is a killer for evs, but you can survive
EV Specialists at YESSS Electrical explain how cold weather can affect your EV and how you can solve this. Sub-zero temperatures can often cause a noticeable reduction in EV range, with charging taking longer than usual too. You may be wondering why this is happening. Well, the temperature of an EV’s battery greatly affects the charging speed. An … [Read more...]
Crushing statistics show most scrapped models
New data from Scrap Car Comparison revealed which car makes and models were crushed most often in 2022. Ford Focus was the UK’s most scrapped car model in 2022 and Ford was top of the crusher comparison. Scrap Car Comparison’s data revealed that for the sixth year running it was once again the Ford Focus which hit the scrap heap the most in 2022. … [Read more...]
Rain & floods demand driving rethink
Milder temperatures and heavy rainfall, flood warnings across the UK make driving significantly more difficult and, in some instances, hazardous. With the safety of yourself and your family in mind, the automotive experts at Claims.co.uk have provided their top tips on journeying during heavy rain and what to do if you get involved in an accident. Top 5 … [Read more...]
Gravells excel for Kia UK
Gravells of Bridgend has swept the board in the annual Kia UK dealer awards. The 2022 Kia Dealer Excellence Awards celebrate the best performing dealerships of the past year and each of the award winners were commended for their exceptional efforts over the past twelve months across sales, after sales and customer experience categories. For the second … [Read more...]
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