Falling demand for EVs means that carmakers could be slapped with billions of fines for missing strict 2025 emissions targets, Renault’s chief has said on French radio. Volvo has reversed plans to end its petrol lineup due to falling ev models' sales and complaints from dealers and now Europe’s car industry faces fines totalling €15bn (£12.6bn) for failing … [Read more...]
Brands steer the way to a good driving trip
According to experts, the success of your road trip may hinge more on your vehicle's brand than you’d think, affecting everything from comfort to reliability. "Choosing the right car brand can be the defining factor between a memorable road trip and a frustrating journey," says Nathan Mercer, Connectivity Solutions Expert at Truely eSim. Travellers have a … [Read more...]
M-Sport take you inside a WRC team
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team, WRC Promoter and SafetyCulture have launched a new online series ‘More than Machine’, a six-episode deep dive into the reality of running a team competing at the top level of the FIA World Rally Championship. Produced by UK-based Superlative Studios in co-operation with M-Sport, the docuseries follows the daily lives of … [Read more...]
Car makers facing penalties as EV sales fall
Private buyers are turning their backs on new pure electric cars but hybrids are selling well and there's industry concern that the Labour Government's "green" targets will be missed and manufacturers will pay big penalties. July signals a twenty-fourth month of consecutive growth for the new car market, reaching an impressive milestone of two full years … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 July
With the Olympics starting in Paris today, UK visitors to France are set for record levels - but motorists are being warned they are 20 times more likely to be breathalysed than in the UK. French police randomly test over 100 drivers per 1000 population, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain and the drink drive limit is 50mg, lower than the 80mg in England … [Read more...]
New car registrations pushed over a million
The UK new car market has hit the million motors mark for the first time in five years, after new car registrations rose in June by a modest 1.1% to reach 179,263 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. As a result, so far in 2024, 1,006,763 new cars have been registered, up 6.0% on the previous year but still down -20.7% on … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 June
Wales’ largest dealer groups, Days, saw its turnover rise but pre-tax profit fall last year. Companies House accounts for the year ended December 31, 2023, show the new and used cars business with 18,000 strong rental fleet, and one of the Car Dealer Top 100, reported an 11% increase in turnover from £257.774m to £285.195m but its profit before tax sank … [Read more...]
Shock victory at Rally Italia Sardegna
Ott Tänak claimed a shock victory at Rally Italia Sardegna on Sunday afternoon after late agony for long-time leader Sébastien Ogier. The Estonian, driving a Hyundai i20 N (above), celebrated his maiden success of the season when a damaged tyre in the final rough road speed test denied Ogier a third consecutive FIA World Rally Championship … [Read more...]
Businesses buying rise in UK car sales
The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7% in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. With 147,678 units reaching the road, it was the best May market performance since 2021, although it remains down some -19.6% on 2019. Fleets and businesses continued to … [Read more...]
Probite British Rally Championship ignites in Scotland
Keith Cronin ensured his bid for a fifth Probite British Rally Championship title remains firmly alive, by taking a critical victory at the Beatson’s Building Supplies Jim Clark Rally last weekend. After a dismal start to this year's BRC campaign, Cronin, and co-driver Mikie Galvin took their Pirelli shod Ford Fiesta Rally2 to their first victory of the … [Read more...]
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