Volvo retailers will provide a free puncture or windscreen chip repair on Volvo cars of any age, helping to get owners safely back on the road again as soon as possible. The process is simple, convenient and comes with the peace of mind of work carried out by qualified Volvo technicians as owners can take their car to any UK Volvo retailer, where the damage will be checked to determine whether a … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
Tesla takes the prize for selling the most EVs at 370,000 a year, or 42 per hour. Norway sells 261% more EVs per population than any other country and recenetly saw evs overtake sales of ICE models, while 58% of all passenger vehicles sold will be electric by 2040, compared to just 2.7% today, according to analysis reported by Moneyshake. Animal-free products are being offered by some car … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 November
Vauxhall has released prices and specifications for the new Crossland with order banks now open. The new Crossland will start from £19,060 on-the-road in SE trim, with first customer deliveries of the compact SUV starting in early 2021 with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including automatics. Valmet Automotive is extending the battery plant in Salo, Finland after less than 12 months of … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
The British Motor Museum will reopen on Saturday 4 July. As part of a phased reopening plan the Gaydon Museum will be open from Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July, and then from Friday to Monday in subsequent weeks, but anyone planning to visit, including annual pass holders, will need to book in advance via the website and chose a timed arrival slot. The Land Rover Defender Hardtop will return … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 May
Volvo Car UK Online is the most complete online sales service offered by any car manufacturer in the UK. Site users select their local site at the start of the process for relevant car offers and then car collection and ongoing customer relationship is with that retailer, as it would be in usual way as a complimentary sales channel. In response to the growth of bigger, heavier SUVs, 4x4s … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
Flintshire council is among the quickest response times in Britain for filling serious potholes, new research has revealed. Figures released by motoring charity the RAC Foundation show the authority aims to make road repairs "immediately" but the longest response time in Wales was in Vale of Glamorgan, which promises to investigate the following working day. World War One hero soldier who … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 July
SsangYong is backing its faith in the new Musso pick-up by introducing a sector-leading 7-year/150,000 mile warranty. The new 7-year warranty also applies to new Rexton from 1 July and can be applied retrospectively to all new Rextons sold since launch and also all other models purchased since 1 January 2018 at a cost of £500. The RAC estimates about 34M pleasure journeys will take place … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone. More than 30 people were killed or seriously injured in motorway accidents in 2016 due to illegal or faulty tyres but an 18-month study says commuters, commercial drivers and other road users can do a lot more to help … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 October
An update on the Aston Martin development and support to grow business in the Vale of Glamorgan will be given next week. It will be part of a breakfast networking event to promote business in the Vale and will take place next tuesday 31 October between 8 and 10am at the International Centre of Aerospace Training. As a result of securing a new contract covering the nationwide distribution of … [Read more...]