JLR will recycle old EV batteries from its I-Pace to create a new renewable energy storage system. Working with Wykes Engineering, Rushden, JLR is planning the ‘largest energy system’ in Britain to store solar and wind power and initially power up to 250 homes a day and have been taken from prototype and engineering test vehicles with a plan to power 750 homes by the end of the year. Each … [Read more...]
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Toyota learning from artificial intelligence
Toyota is employing Artificial Intelligence tools to speed up and verify design and engineering of new models. At some point in the development of every new vehicle, the designer’s original inspiration has to be adapted to accommodate the necessities of engineering – the practicalities of performance, safety and everyday usability. Thanks to a new technique developed by Toyota Research … [Read more...]
Costing & comparing evs to traditional fleets
A new project from the Association of Fleet Professionals aims to create the “definitive picture” when it comes to comparing electric vehicle service, maintenance and repair costs to their internal combustion engine equivalents. Paul Hollick chair at the AFP, said that much of the current data and information surrounding the subject was incomplete, inconsistent or contradictory – and that the … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Approved Used Warranty
Following on from the launch of Service Activated Warranty earlier this year, Suzuki has created its own in-house Approved Used Car Warranty. The launch of the new warranty will also help further increase customer retention as well as a higher volume of service, maintenance, and repair for the dealer network. The Suzuki Approved Used Car Warranty offers customers 12 months comprehensive cover … [Read more...]
Newcomers 29 August
The OMODA 5 has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Program ahead of its 2024 arrival in Britain. Scoring 87% for adult occupants, 87% for child occupants, and 88% for safety assistance systems, the Chery OMODA 5 safeguarded all passengers. Lexus has added extra sporting style to its electrified RX large luxury SUV range with the introduction of a new F … [Read more...]
Wanted – Motorway services scout
With the school holidays in full swing and many families hitting the roads, Scrap Car Comparison has reviewed data from service stations up and down the country to reveal the busiest and best service stations, particularly for those driving electric vehicles. Analysing data from an EV database, as well as Google reviews, nearly 90 service stations across the country were included in the study, … [Read more...]
Fraudsters hunting personal number-plates
Fraudsters are targeting car owners for their private number plate registration as the new 73-reg is about to be launched. Owners stand to lose thousands of pounds in private number plate scams on social media and are helpless to stop it being repeated unless they take security steps. Jon Kirkbright, sales director at Platehunter, has over 11 years of experience in the motor industry buying … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MINI Cooper S Convertible Exclusive
The British MINI is as traditional as a cup of tea, and next year it will be particularly apt because it’s the Convertible’s 20th anniversary, traditionally marked with a gift of china. Launched four years after the new generation MINI hatch was unveiled by parent BMW in 2000, the MINI Convertible has moved through four generations which include a completely electric version. It’s a neat … [Read more...]
How to save costs with an electric car
It’s no secret that an electric vehicle comes with a larger up-front cost than a regular car but the long-term savings you make mean that an electric vehicle is a more cost-effective purchase, said Chris Adams, Operations Director at Brindley Group. What’s more, you can increase these savings with the help of a few handy tips too, added the car dealer. “Take charging the battery, for instance. … [Read more...]
Premiums catching up with repair costs
The recent surge of 21% in annual car insurance premiums does not come as a shock, said the National Body Repair Association. Wayne Mason-Drust (below) NBRA board member, explained this development, “For almost a decade, the cost of repairing a car following an accident has increased far below inflation. "Car insurers have tightly controlled repair costs by giving car repairers minimal annual … [Read more...]