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Newslines 25 February

25 February 2022

The number of fatalities in road accidents where the driver was over the drink drive limit slightly decreased in 2020 to 220 - down from 230 the previous year, said AlcoSense. Provisional from the Department for Transport estimate a total of 6,480 people were killed or injured in drink drive accidents, compared with 7,800 the year before and one in 20 of … [Read more...]

RAC warning on pump prices rising

24 February 2022

Petrol could rise to £1.60 a litre and diesel even more, the RAC has warned after Russia’s Ukrainian invasion. Any increase will affect commuters thinking of returning to offices as they face higher energy costs. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost … [Read more...]

Tradelines 23 February

23 February 2022

Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, has partnered with the AA as part of its commitment to offer comprehensive support to its customers. The AA partnership provides DFSK EC35 electric compact panel van owners a complimentary three-year roadside assistance package adding to the peace of mind already afforded by the … [Read more...]

Bigger spenders returned to forecourts last year

23 February 2022

Figures from the Finance & Leasing Association show that the consumer car finance market reported new business volumes up in December 2021 by 2% compared with the same month in 2020. In 2021 as a whole, new business volumes grew by 9% compared with 2020 to almost 2.1 million cars financed, but remained 14% lower than in 2019. The consumer new car … [Read more...]

Car buyers researching rights more easily

22 February 2022

The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base online resource designed to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation to buying and owning a car prior to submitting a dispute, has achieved the milestone of one million views since launching in January 2019. Accessed via the ‘Find an answer’ button at the top of every … [Read more...]

Next VW Amarok revealed and it’s diesel only

22 February 2022

Volkswagen will launch its new Amarok pickup later this year. It will feature the latest driver assistance systems in its sector and offer greater comfort with added off-road ability thanks to higher ground clearance. As powerful as ever: the new pick-up from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hannover once again boasts a V6- TDI. This will not just … [Read more...]

Newslines 21 February

21 February 2022

Silverstone Auctions will include a world-famous car linked to ‘rally royalty’ in its spectacular 2022 Season Opener at The RAF Museum London on 5 and 6 March. The 2001 Ford Focus World Rally Car driven by the legendary late Colin McRae, with its iconic Y4 FMC plates, promises to be one of the most crowd-pulling rally stars of this glittering auction and … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Luxury Line

19 February 2022

Britain is a very lucrative if sometimes specialist car market and that’s what newcomer Genesis is counting on with a small model range which includes the G70 Shooting Brake. This semi-estate designed for the European market and no-where else appeared in late 2021 alongside a saloon and two larger SUVs with simple choice of petrol or diesel engines. The … [Read more...]

Ineos Grenadier prototypes rolling

18 February 2022

Production prototypes rolling off the line at INEOS Automotive’s Hambach plant signal the final stage in the company’s transition from ‘project’ to automotive manufacturer with the new Grenadier. Since acquiring Hambach in January 2021, INEOS has invested over €50m in addition to the €470m invested in 2019 by Mercedes-Benz in an all-new production … [Read more...]

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