Santa is coming to Cardiff next week in his new electric sleigh. He will test drive his new Renault Zoe electric sleigh around Cardiff on 5 December and needs the help of locals to move him around the city via social media. He will deliver free gifts to those who tweet #SantaGoesElectric to @RenaultRetailUK while he is in the city and wants to see how … [Read more...]
Retail News
IMI call for Government to boost EV technicians training
The government has been urged to invest in those who will work on electric cars as well as the charging infrastructure which was given a boost in the Autumn Budget. Steve Nash, CEO of IMI, said, “The IMI welcomes that £400m is being allocated to build the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “This is great news and puts the UK on a strong path for … [Read more...]
JLR models recall
The instrument screen on some new Jaguar and Range Rover models may go blank. It was identified in America, where Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 7,000 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. It also affects nearly 22,000 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models sold this year. In the UK it means about 6,800 … [Read more...]
Budget blow will hit virtually all diesel buyers
A row is simmering over the Budget announcement for increasing the road tax on diesel vehicles which cannot meet the proposed Real Driving Emissions Step 2. The standard has not yet been agreed and does not come into effect until 2020 but the Chancellor Richard Hammond said new cars which do not meet it by April will cost their owners more. He will … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 November
Aston Martin is on course to post its first annual pre-tax profit since 2010 as strong demand for the luxury automaker’s DB11 sports car boosts business, says Reuters. Pre-tax profit reached 22 million pounds in the first nine months of 2017, reversing a loss of 124 million pounds in the same period in 2016. From 1 April 2018, VED rates for cars, vans … [Read more...]
Budget battering for diesels
Diesel cars are in for a battering after the Budget. New diesel cars that do not meet latest emissions standards will face a one-off tax increase each April which will last until 2021 when most are expected to be replaced with the latest technology. Affected models will be those which fail Real Driving Emissions Step 2 standards on emissions and that … [Read more...]
Premium pick-ups new “must-have” models
Premium pick-ups are catching up on vans, because the Land Rover Defender is no longer made. The arrival of prestige manufacturers providing greater choice in the pick-up sector is leading to a growing proportion of buyers choosing to run them instead of vans, says Arval. The vehicle leasing and fleet management specialist says that the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 November
The Range Rover Evoque is becoming less popular with business clients of Fulton Vehicle Leasing. It reports there has been a rise in demand for the MB A-Class and Kia Sportage (above) while Ford and VW are slipping down in the mass market as well. A comprehensive vehicle history is the number one factor for trade buyers when acquiring used cars and … [Read more...]
Volvo expand petrol engine line up
Volvo has released a new petrol engine in its premium S90 and V90 model ranges, offering greater choice for company motorists. Drivers who want an alternative to diesel can now opt for the T4 version of the S90 saloon and V90 estate. Powered by a Euro VI four-cylinder petrol engine and mated to an automatic gearbox as standard, it … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Toyota Auris GB25 Hybrid
To celebrate their 25th anniversary TMUK has produced the special edition Auris Hybrid GB25 five door hatchback priced at £24,045. Prices for the 39 British built Auris hatchback and estate model derivatives start at £16,655 and rise to £26,905. The engine range consists of 1.33-litre 99hp petrol, a turbo 1.2 116hp petrol, the 1.4 D4-D … [Read more...]
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