New car buyers in Wales have bucked the national trend and registered more models than 12 months ago. Registrations in Wales went up 8.93% in February to 2,610 new cars – 2,396 same time last year – as part of the 79,234 UK total, which was down 2.96% overall. Scotland suffered the steepest droop of 14.75%, Northern Ireland dipped 8.46% and England slipped … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Electric nation is just a notion for now
In the first nine months this year official figures show that UK sales of Battery Electric Vehicles have risen by 122.1% over the same period last year to 25,097 registrations, writes David Miles. But before we think the motoring world has really changed that is still only 1.3% of all new cars sold. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 April
The latest Gig Economy case to be tested in court starts today with courier firm Hermes facing action from GMB Union members. It follows GMB’s landmark success against Uber and is on behalf of eight Hermes couriers who believe they are being denied basic workers' rights and forced to declare as self-employed by the company providing courier services for … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volkswagen Golf SE Nav 1.5-litre
Despite Volkswagen Group’s tarnished reputation due to the emissions scandal it appears there has been limited damage to their sales – especially the refreshed 7.5 generation Golf range of three and five door Hatchbacks and Estates, says David Miles. The face-lifted Golfs arrived in UK showrooms in April and have been selling like hot cakes in a … [Read more...]
New car sales collapse in Wales
New car registrations in Wales plunged over 30% last month after a boom in March due to new taxes and charges beginning in April, writes Robin Roberts. It was the steepest fall in the UK, with Northern Ireland just a little behind while England and Scotland did not suffer anywhere like the same downturn. The fall was expected but … [Read more...]
Fiat emissions probe intensifies as VW payout
German investigators say they have found a new "defeat device" in a Fiat car during emissions tests. The ministry declined to give details but said it would send the results to the European Commission, which has reviewed a previous emissions case involving Fiat. Fiat has always denied its cars were equipped with an illegal emissions test cheating … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
The updated Volkswagen Golf is open for order in the UK. It comes with the option of all-new engines, more technology, improved connectivity and revised styling for an average of £650 less than the outgoing car when deliveries begin end of March. More than 182,000 lives have been saved or serious injury prevented in the UK since Euro NCAP’s tough crash … [Read more...]
Trade lines 10 August
Volkswagen retailers across the country are gearing up for a busy summer of sales as the brand unveils a raft of tempting new offers across the range. Drive an award-winning new Volkswagen Golf from just £199 per month; Volkswagen Polo, with one year’s free insurance², now available from only £139 per month and deposit contributions and other offers apply … [Read more...]
New cars news
The Fourth generation Mégane is available to order and will be in showrooms from July. Six trim levels across a 25-strong version line-up feature unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel-steering and 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system. There are two dCi and two TCe engines with manual & … [Read more...]
