Research by NFU Mutual, one of the UK’s leading mutual insurers, reveals that 45% of Brits would not consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 10 years, with battery range, lack of charging infrastructure and charging time among key worries. The insurer, which offers insurance tailored to electric vehicle (EV) owners, carried out a survey of 1,107 people across the country to discover … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 May
An updated version of the company’s first all-electric production vehicle, the 2022 Mazda MX-30, is available to order now. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 features enhanced charging performance and power supply functionality, improvements to the EV drivetrain sound, and new options for both exterior colour schemes and interior trims. Electric specialists StoreDot has been showing an extremely rapid EV … [Read more...]
Welsh Government’s low-carbon hypocrisy, says opposition
Labour ministers racked up nearly 800 journeys in gas-guzzling chauffeur-driven vehicles in just six months – while at the same time encouraging the public to leave their cars behind. Welsh Conservatives, who unearthed the figures, believe the revelation undermines Labour’s green credentials and accused them of hypocrisy. A Freedom of Information request showed that between October 2021 and … [Read more...]
EV and used car sales are soaring
The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 1,774,351 transactions took place, with 86,596 additional cars changing hands compared with the same period in 2021, when car showrooms nationwide were closed due to pandemic-related lockdowns with only click and collect transactions … [Read more...]
New drivers looking for EVs
A high proportion of learner drivers want their first car to be electrified, they told pollsters for the Motor Ombudsman. A survey revealed that nearly half (42%) of respondents would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or in part electric i.e. a hybrid (16%), after passing their driving test. The research also found that male provisional licence holders are more likely than their … [Read more...]
EVs registrations climbing through April
Latest UK electric car sales data shows one in ten new cars registered in April were fully electric. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count (ECC) – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric car sales data in the UK. British brand Jaguar is the quickest by far to electrify, with 47% of cars sold in April being fully electric. Petrol market share continues to fall, dropping … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 May
Automotive finance provider, JBR Capital, has launched into 2022 with a record-setting four-month period – the most successful since the company was founded in 2015. Based in London, JBR Capital has lent over £80 million from 1 January to 30 April 30, enabling an ever-growing number of clients to fund their passion for high-end vehicles. The new 536bhp Flying Spur Hybrid – the second … [Read more...]
EV-eryone is planning for 2030
A tsunami of technology is sweeping over the automotive industry. It’s washing away the very foundations of many automotive companies and bringing together manufacturers and different technologies as a new order emerges. It’s also become time critical as governments around the world have largely said they want zero emission vehicles by 2030 to 2050. The rush is on. Here we look at what we know … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
Car fans in Wales are most likely to search for an Audi R8 when it comes to supercars. According to Rivervale Leasing that’s the model on-line hunters wanted in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea while other parts of the UK went for Porsche, Lamborghini, Polestar and Lotus as well as the R8. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was named 2022 World Car of the Year live at the New York International Auto Show. It … [Read more...]
Government boost for evs, but critics say it’s inadequate
There will be a massive rise in electric vehicle charging points, the Government has announced, but critics say its still insufficient, Concerns have been expressed for rural communities and where motorists do not have direct access to chargers outside their homes The number of electric vehicle charging points will reach 300,000 by 2030 under government plans and when sales of petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
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