The UK’s most and least reliable new and used cars have been revealed in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey from Britain’s leading new car buying platform and consumer champion. Feedback from more than 16,000 car owners was analysed to find the country’s most dependable 178 models and 30 brands aged up to five years old. A record six models achieved … [Read more...]
Retail News
Ford Focus ST Edition has edge on handling
Ford added a new special edition version of the Focus ST five-door hot hatchback that enhances driving dynamics with upgraded suspension and light-weight wheels for ultimate road and track driving experiences, alongside unique exterior and interior specifications. The Focus ST Edition is available to order from £35,785. The most dynamic version yet of the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 August
Vauxhall’s heritage collection is now be housed at the British Motor Museum and a selection of around 30 vehicles are on display for visitors to enjoy. The collection, which totals 50 cars and vans charts the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors’ rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands. It demonstrates the … [Read more...]
Breaking the code and confusion for car cover
Confusing technology terms are being explained through a new data tool for insurers and developed by Thatcham Research. The lack of data regarding the varying features of newer vehicle models can fundamentally affect an insurer’s understanding of vehicle risk and there are up to 50,000 possible variants recorded on cars since 2015. Many insurers struggle … [Read more...]
Demistifying clean air zones for fleets
A new document designed to help fleet managers handle the demands of Clean Air Zones has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals. A product of the organisation’s Future Roads Committee, “Clean Air Zones and Your Fleet” is designed to take a different angle compared to other CAZ guides for fleets. Debbie Floyde, chair of the AFP’s Future … [Read more...]
Transport sector is suffering effects of ‘long covid’ bureucracy
The government is under further pressure to alleviate Britain's lorry driver shortage. Groups have told Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng there's an impact on supply chains and want a review of plans not to grant temporary work visas to drivers from the EU, and better training as pressure builds towards the Christmas period. Ministers have … [Read more...]
Electric vehicle incentives woo Chinese & Brits
China has halved EV prices in a decade but they’re still rising in Britain, Europe and the US. JATO Dynamics shares its latest report on the evolution of the electric vehicle (EV) markets in China, the US and Europe. ‘EVs – A pricing challenge’’ includes JATO’s industry-leading data and insights, exploring EV pricing over the past 10 years, alongside the … [Read more...]
Newcomers from Skoda, Citroen and Kia
ŠKODA is expanding its Enyaq iV electric SUV line-up with an all-wheel-drive 80x SportLine model from £46,610, the most powerful Enyaq iV to date with an output of 195kW (265PS). The 80x SportLine is fitted with a second electric motor that drives the front axle. The combined 195kW output of the front and rear motors means that the newest addition to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 August
The British Government is giving £12.5 M to Israel based Ree Automotive as part of a £41.2 M project to bring advanced electric vehicles to market from UK plants. Ree has a UK technical centre and has developed its radical flat platform in the Midlands where it plans to assemble a range of commercial vehicles. Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full … [Read more...]
Repair bills dent delight of driving
Costly garage bills can be one of the major downsides of owning a vehicle, even if you’ve been taking good care of it. From annual servicing to standard procedures such as oil changes and brake disc replacements, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. But spare a thought for these poor motorists, who have had to shell out thousands for … [Read more...]
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