Shop around for the car which suits you and your pocket with a new '73' plate. Ahead of the arrival of the new “73” vehicle registration in England, Wales and Scotland on the 1st of September, The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, is highlighting 12 handy tips for motorists to take into consideration when looking to buy a new car to help ensure that it meets their … [Read more...]
Britain’s underpowered in EV incentives and take-up
New research from Select Car Leasing identifies where the UK government ranks in the promotion of electric vehicles compared to 32 other European countries. Countries across the world are battling a widespread lack of confidence in electric vehicles, due to low availability of charging points, a limited choice of cars and higher cost compared to petrol alternatives. To battle this lack of … [Read more...]
Green motoring gets red card from drivers
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK motorists say affordability is a main consideration when purchasing a new vehicle, according to the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. A further 56% care about how economical a vehicle is to run, showing additional interest in cost. Other key attributes include fuel type (55%), engine size (49%), and number of doors … [Read more...]
Car makers’ concern ‘green drive’ is too ambitious
A study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association says affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU. The analysis, which compares national data on the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) with GDP per capita, shows that the market share of ECVs is close to 0% in countries with a GDP below €18,000, while it is no more than … [Read more...]