The head of one of Europe’s biggest insurers wants repaired and refurbished used parts replacing new equipment on electric vehicles as part of a wide ranging reform of ‘green’ working practices. Sustainable car insurance was the focus of the 10th Allianz Motor Day, an international event hosted by Allianz centred on electric mobility as a key lever for … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
It’s the end of the road for familiar Jaguar sports cars next year before it becomes an electric-only brand from 2025. To mark the final Model Year of F-TYPE and 75 years of Jaguar sports cars, customers can choose the new F-TYPE 75 or F-TYPE R 75 special editions with unique interior and exterior design elements, carefully curated specifications, and the … [Read more...]
Protection for parts supply until 2029
The Competition and Markets Authority has recommended that the existing retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption is replaced with an updated UK-specific Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order to stay in place until 2029. “We are pleased that the CMA understands there are issues with the existing MVBER which need to be addressed for a new UK MVBEO, including … [Read more...]
Tradelines 7 September
Kia UK Limited has extended its long-running roadside assistance partnership with the RAC, to the end of 2023. Every new Kia sold – including the multi award-winning all-new Sportage and fully-electric EV6 – is covered by Kia Roadside Assistance, a fully comprehensive roadside service delivered by the RAC that gives drivers complete peace of mind, whether … [Read more...]
Range Rover is top of flops
Land Rover Range Rover is the most unreliable used car, according to Warrantywise’s annual Reliability Index. Warrantywise, the country’s leading extended car warranty provider, reveals that Land Rovers, BMWs, and Porsches take up seven out of ten of the least reliable models from the Reliability Index data range. The data, only including cars that are … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 August
Octopus Energy Group and National Grid ESO have announced the first successful integration of vehicle-to-grid technology, using a test environment of the Balancing Mechanism, the primary tool used by National Grid ESO to balance Great Britain’s electricity system in real-time. This is the first time that vehicle-to-grid technology has been demonstrated in … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 August
Salon Privé Blenheim Palace at the end of this month will host the UK debut of the all-new, all-electric DEUS Automobiles Vayanne hypercar following its display during Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach this month. Named as the most powerful pure electric hypercar in the world, the 2,200bhp DEUS Vayanne has been designed, developed, and tested in … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 June
Ferrari has overhauled its new and used car programme, service and maintenance. Warranty is good for seven years and it’s been backdated for many models sold since 2015 while buyers can choose to extend it to 15 years on major components and that is transferable to new owners while a new approved used programme is on-line. Ford says it wants to build its … [Read more...]
Two year MoTs backed by majority
More than eight out of 10 (84%) used car buyers would back a controversial Government idea to switch to two years between MOT tests. The new monthly Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 69% of this group believe their car would remain safe despite the longer gap. Saving money appears to be less of a factor behind their thinking, mentioned by only 16% of … [Read more...]
Bike dealers concern at getting the balance right
It is disappointing to see that motorcycle and scooter dealers’ average satisfaction levels with their respective manufacturers have fallen across the board, said Stephen Latham, Interim Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association commenting on the results of the latest NMDA Spring 2022 Dealer Attitude Survey. The NMDA DAS provides an overview of … [Read more...]
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