The Mazda MX-30 all electric SUV will go on sale in Europe in 12 months time. It is expected in the UK in Spring 2021. Owners of Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Abarth vehicles can now benefit from a range of fast, convenient repairs & services, without having to pre-book thanks to the new MOPAR Express Lane service. This new concept has opened at 103 workshops across the FCA retail network and … [Read more...]
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Simplifying car techno jargon
A movement has started to press for standard descriptions of new technical driving aids. In America, the AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council – have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an effort to reduce confusion. To help educate consumers on the benefits, limitations and proper use of these technologies, the … [Read more...]
UK Automotive needs favourable Brexit deal, says SMMT president
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged all parties to put UK Automotive at the heart of their economic and trade policies. Setting out the industry’s priorities for a new government, the trade body called for an ambitious, world-beating Brexit trade deal to maintain the sector’s competitiveness and ability to deliver innovation, productivity and prosperity for … [Read more...]
Cardiff Volvo back run in memory of heroic firefighter
Cardiff Volvo has supported a local firefighting charity, raising money by taking part in a 5km charity run. The Tunnel2Towers 5km run is in its 17th year in New York City, but took place for the first time last year in Cardiff. This year, over 600 runners took part in the run, which was set up to honour the life of Stephen Stiller, a heroic firefighter who gave up his life saving others during … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 November
Mitsubishi Motors UK is encouraging the take up of ultra-low emission vehicles by offering up to £4,500 off the price of a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV if customers agree to have their old trade-in vehicle scrapped. Any trade-in vehicle, registered before January 1 2013 and owned by the seller for 90 days is eligible for the offer, subject to terms and conditions. Suzuki is cutting prices in … [Read more...]
Aston Martin’s Concorde lands with supersonic price ticket
The new limited edition Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde comes at a supersonic price of £321,350. It's the latest in the luxury super sports car range of Wings models, following the Red Arrows and Spitfire editions among others. Just ten DBS Superleggera Concorde models will be sold by Aston Martin Bristol, on the edge of the Filton airfield where Concorde was born 50 years ago and … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 November
Car sales in Europe will grow for the sixth year and be the highest in the last decade. VW leads from Renault and Ford, according to statistics analysed by Focus2Move and diesel is sliding while petrol is growing along with electric and hybrids. Academics and engineers are joining to trial pothole monitors in council, pubic service and taxis vehicles in Wales. Using GPS and … [Read more...]
Plugging the gap to EV deliveries
A new trend has emerged in medium-term rental where it is being used to offset electric vehicle waiting times, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions. With orders for many EVs running into six months and longer, there was a market requirement for some form of cost-effective company car provision during the interim, explained Phil Jerome, managing director (right). He said, “There is considerable fleet … [Read more...]
Used models are key to success next year
Maximising opportunities in the used car sector is likely to be essential to maximising franchise dealer profitability in 2020, says epyx. The company, which delivers the 1link Disposal Network remarketing platform, says that the new car market is unlikely to stage a recovery – but used demand should stay consistent. Vicky Gardner, head of remarketing at epyx (right), said, “Whatever the … [Read more...]
New sign for savvy car buyers
Savvy car buyers have a new sign to trust. It is extremely positive to see franchised retailers embrace NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme which demonstrates the efforts the automotive retail industry is making to drive the growth of the electric vehicle sector, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association, which represents franchised car and … [Read more...]