With over four million SUVs registered in the UK, hundreds of thousands of owners face paying more than £150 to fill up an empty tank as the average fuel soared this week. Car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco has uncapped the fuel tank capacities of some of the UK’s most popular large and mid-size SUVs and come up with some numbing numbers. Two of the … [Read more...]
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Slashing bikers’ premiums with common sense
Bikers could drastically lower their premiums with a few simple steps, says a leading motorbike insurance comparison website after analysing over 40,000 quotes. The research by Quotezone.co.uk reveals that secure parking has the potential to make a huge difference, with bikers storing their rides overnight in locked garages benefiting from average premiums … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 May
It now costs a few pennies short of £100 to fill a typical diesel car after the latest price hikes by fuel stations, says the RAC. The motoring body said petrol models were just behind at £92.20p for a 55 litres fill and they have never been so high. Ford of Europe together with 27 companies have joined an appeal to the European Union (EU) to ensure all … [Read more...]
Rentals revving up business with consumers
Some daily rental companies are beginning to turn down fleet business in favour of higher margin consumer bookings, the Association of Fleet Professional is reporting. James Pestell, AFP Director, said that businesses were finding no vehicles were available using corporate rental online portals but then discovering that if they visited a rental outlet in … [Read more...]
Small fleets foresee growth to 2025
More than a quarter of fleets (a net 27%) expect to see growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years, according to the 2022 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. The overwhelming reason cited by decision makers surveyed is that their company is expanding (mentioned by 81%), but human resource-related needs (21%) and plans to … [Read more...]
Experts to outline challenges facing repair sector
Leading automotive research and training provider Thatcham Research is the latest organisation to join the 150-strong roster of influential speakers and training experts at the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, held at Birmingham’s NEC on 8 & 9 June. Thatcham Research will be talking about, and demonstrating, the most dynamic changes affecting the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 May
The entire Audi range has been refreshed and given new colours for orders placed after 23 May. District Green, Ascari Blue, Chronos Grey and Dew Silver have been created with Audi Exclusive matt finishes Floret Silver matt and Daytona Grey matt newly available for RS Q3 and TT RS models and standalone Audi Exclusive paint finishes are reinstated as options … [Read more...]
Lexus upgrade UX250h series for 2022
Lexus is upgrading UX 250h hybrid electric compact SUV. New multimedia systems with faster, more intuitive operation, eight and 12-inch touchscreens, cloud-based navigation and over-the-air updates are included and there is a new F Sport Design grade with sporty exterior features. Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and front and rear performance rods made … [Read more...]
How to steal a car for £1.53p
Step-by-step guides revealing how to steal cars and conduct vehicle scams are being sold by criminals on the internet's dark web. Select Car Leasing researched motoring related products listed on three popular marketplaces on the dark web to uncover the scams that criminals have in store for drivers in 2022. A step-by-step guide revealing how to steal … [Read more...]
Motorists are struggling as diesel hits record high
One in four motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, according to comparethemarket.com. The research, based on a national poll of 2,000 motorists, found one in three drivers (33%) is worried that they won't be able to cover the cost of driving in the coming weeks. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as 84% of … [Read more...]
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