British luxury car makers may still be hit by higher tariffs on US sales. Last month, the UK car sector was breathing sighs of relief that it has escaped the highest American tariffs being proposed by US President Donald Trump but last week he announced that he may soon raise auto tariffs, aiming to encourage automakers to accelerate their investments in … [Read more...]
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Majority of UK drivers considering Chinese cars
More than seven out of 10 motorists (72%) would “consider” buying a car made by one of the new Chinese manufacturers entering the UK market, according to new research. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker shows BYD is the brand with the highest level of recognition among these potential customers at 28%, followed by Maxus (19%) and Chery (14%). Aiways, Denza … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Tesla Model Y AWD
It can be hard learning to drive, but relearning brings a whole new skill set into the driver’s seat of the latest Tesla Model Y dual motor. Tesla is a pioneer in the new age of electric cars and after their first Model X SUV hit the market in 2015 it then rolled out the Model 3 saloon two years later and completed its range with the larger SUV Model Y in … [Read more...]
Ford lag behind industry EV targets for vans
Ford is the biggest laggard on tough government-mandated EV sales targets when it comes to the main players, new figures show. The UK’s biggest van seller showed electric light commercial sales so far this year reached 2443 units, equating to 5.4% of its 45,190 total and someway short of the 16% required by the ZEV mandate, according to figures from the … [Read more...]
David Spear Commercials backs premier Welsh rally
David Spear Commercial Vehicles will be the official car supplier to the 2025 Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 12 July in a deal, like all good deals, that was forged on the golf course! Nicky Grist and David Spear are both members of the Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club, and it was on a stroll down a fairway that the idea was hatched. David Spear Commercial … [Read more...]
FCA move in massive compensation claim
Some of the factors the Financial Conduct Authority will consider if it launches a UK-wide consumer redress scheme as part of its review into car loans commission have been set out. The regulator says it will confirm within six weeks of the outcome of the Supreme Court case, which is hoped to be announced in July, whether it does plan to introduce a redress … [Read more...]
Help to steer through mental health issues for motor trade
The Motor Ombudsman has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben to create ‘Steer’, a printed and free-to-download, quick-reference guide to help automotive businesses recognise and support their workers encountering mental health and wellbeing challenges. These are often driven by a whole host of factors from both within and outside Steer, the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hatchback
When the world’s best selling car gets a significant makeover, you have to take a serious look at the Toyota Corolla. Launched in 1966, the Corolla became the best selling car in the world eight years later, overtaking the Beetle in 1997 for total sales and in 2021 went on to exceed 50 million models, being made in ten countries. It was also the platform … [Read more...]
Sinclair Group expand reach of JLR in South Wales
Sinclair Group, Wales’ largest motor retailer, is further expanding and strengthening its association with Jaguar Land Rover with the acquisition of two more sites. The Group has extended its reach across all of South Wales after completing the purchase of the Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover businesses in Cardiff and Newport from Lithia UK. The deal increases … [Read more...]
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