The UK’s used car market declined for a second consecutive quarter in Q3, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. But overall, 2017 remains level with 2,102,078 second hand cars changing hands from July to September, representing a fall of -2.1%. Year-to-date, the market remained at record levels after a bumper first quarter, with … [Read more...]
Retail News
Refreshed CX5 now in Mazda showrooms
The refreshed Mazda CX5 SUV is now in showrooms. Their top SUV is offered in a comparatively small ten-car range, but it’s a very carefully placed model with a 165ps petrol engine and 150 and 175ps diesels in front or intelligent four-wheel-drive and a essentially two trim levels with six-speed manual or automatic transmission. This autumn it was … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Sorento 2018
The booming SUV market is good news for manufacturers and the forthcoming revised Kia Sorento certainly gives the Korean maker something to smile about looking into 2018, says Robin Roberts. In a very early first drive of the big SUV in Korea we were able to evaluate the new eight speed automatic sequential transmission fitted to their 200ps … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport announced
A new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport will be launched into the booming SUV sector next spring. The five-door, seven-seat SUV is based on the chassis of the L200 Double Cab Pickup with a 173ps 2.4 DI-D turbo engine and new eight-speed automatic gearbox, utilising rear or four wheel drive, high or low ranges with locking differentials, sitting on coil springs not … [Read more...]
Roadsigns to aid mental health journeys
In automotive industry manufacturing, business and vehicle sales & servicing, high pressure can lead to mental health issues. Now professionals in care have signposted what employers and colleagues can look out for which might suggest someone is suffering from issues affecting emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, … [Read more...]
Testing the testers….
Automotive parts distributor, Fast Parts Wales, is running an MOT Tester training course for technicians on 22 November, offering full MOT annual training and continuing professional development in the industry. The MOT Tester Annual Assessment for Class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles, run by WG Auto Training, will be held at Fast Parts’ branch in Abercarn. The … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
BMW is considering whether it needs to recall models in the UK after a million were found with potential fire risks in the US. There are two issues being investigated, one on 3 Series models and the other more widespread and affected models are being examined. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has answered the changing requirements of today’s car buyers with … [Read more...]
Welsh car sales holding up better than UK
New car registrations fell 12.2% in October across all parts of the market, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders today. Sales totalled 158,192, leaving registrations in the year to date down 4.6% compared with 2016 led by a decline in business and consumer confidence, said the SMMT chief executive Michael Hawes. Demand for diesel cars … [Read more...]
Don’t catch a cold with a winter 4×4, says hpi
As the weather takes a turn for the worse, many motorists may consider buying a 4x4 for the winter months. hpi say that recent models to launch that have seen low to zero depreciation and they are Seat Ateca, Skoda Kodiak and Ford Kuga. hpi recently launched a vehicle valuations service to give consumers the ability to buy and sell … [Read more...]
Cash-choice users should be cause for concern
Drivers who take a cash option instead of a company car from their employer are often not being considered with the same level of thoroughness as company car drivers when it comes to risk management, says Arval. Cash takers can potentially fall off the radar when it comes to safety, even though there are frequently high mileage and other increased risk … [Read more...]
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