The 2017 league table from Tracker of Top Ten Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles places the Mercedes-Benz C Class in poll position for the first time, rising from 4th place in 2016. The BMW X5 drops to second place as it leaves the top spot for only the second time since 2011. The 2016 Top Ten, like many previous years, was entirely dominated by … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 28 February
More than 1,000 safety checks have been made in a day for the first time using FleetCheck’s Mobile App. Launched at CV Show 2017, is designed to provide a simple yet robust way of carrying out essential commercial vehicle safety checks. Users include including Blind Veterans UK, Tructyre, Hyperoptic and London and Quadrant Housing. Key features of the … [Read more...]
Electric vans now matching diesels’ cost, say analysts
The costs of emissions-free, electric vans are now as low as their diesel competitors. That’s according to a new study by consultancy CE Delft that focuses on the small van segment largely used in cities and which accounts for 40% of total van sales in the EU. The study takes into account purchase price, taxes, fuel bills and maintenance costs over … [Read more...]
New head for Mitsubishi UK
Mitsubishi UK has announced the appointment of Rob Lindley as Managing Director. Mr. Lindley will step into the role on 16 April, succeeding Lance Bradley who is standing down after 9 years in the role and 18 years in the company. Mr. Bradley moves into the role of Vice Chairman, assisting Mr. Lindley during the transitional period of change and … [Read more...]
From car cleaning to customer care champion
Sinclair Volkswagen Cardiff after-sales manager Lee Mitchell has joined the marque’s gold club. Britain’s second best selling UK brand recently recognised ten colleagues who have clocked up long service and Lee is among them for over 30 years service and exceptional assistance to customers. He said, “I started at JB Volkswagen in about 1985. I was … [Read more...]
Best sellers which won’t burn a hole in your pocket
If you are looking to buy a new car this March, InsuretheGap.com has analysed how the top ten best-selling petrol cars in 2017 have held their value in the last five years. A new car loses approximately 20 per cent of its value as soon as it is driven off the showroom forecourt, and cars lose between 15 - 20 per cent of their value each … [Read more...]
Volvo debut three-cylinder engine in new XC40
Volvo Cars launches its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40 and it’s the first triple-cylinder engine in the company's 91-year history. The all-new 156hp 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo's four-cylinder Drive-E engines and the T3 initially comes with … [Read more...]
Strong used sales continue in Britain
The UK used car market stayed strong in 2017, as 8.1 million vehicles changed hands and buyers turned their backs on new models. The used car market dipped just -1.1% compared with the previous year as more than 8.1 million models changed hands, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite a -5.1% fall in the market in the fourth … [Read more...]
Ignis, Kuga and 3008 are top SUVs, say analysts
As Rolls-Royce and Ferrari announce plans for an SUV, the used car experts at data company hpi have crunched the numbers to pick some more affordable ways to put one on your drive. While the Ford Fiesta was the biggest seller of 2017, the SUV segment was the only one to grow overall. The hugely popular vehicles blend practicality with an appealing on the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: New Audi A8 ahead of its time
The new fourth generation Audi A8 is really ahead of its time. It is the first car in the world to be built for the forthcoming age of autonomous vehicles which don’t require driver interaction in traffic at up to close to 40mph, the so-called Level 3 or “eyes off” category. As legislation changes to allow the Level 3 to be ‘turned-on’, beginning in … [Read more...]
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