Jaguar is preparing to launch the first of three new cars at the end of this year and stablemate Land Rover is said to be preparing to show a new electric Range Rover about the same time. Global Data.com has reported production numbers might be low for the Jaguar to maintain exclusivity but the market might also consider them too expensive and future LR … [Read more...]
EV car tax costs about to rise
There are big changes and costs coming into effect from next Monday and some EV drivers will find themselves being taxed for the first time while others will see road tax double overnight. Richard Evans, webuyanycar's head of technical services said, “The tax changes indicate that the cost of electric motoring is set to rise. However, EV drivers are … [Read more...]
Government sets real challenges for motor businesses, says VRA
The hugely increased burden that the Budget places on remarketing businesses means that Labour’s growth strategy must succeed, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Philip Nothard, VRA chair, said that moves such as the increase in Employers' National Insurance and high minimum wage would have an impact on costs for almost every business involved in the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 October
Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component … [Read more...]
Hydrogen window opens for CVs
The government’s decision to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO, at the fleet software specialist said the additional time meant both that manufacturers could invest more in vehicles, and government and private … [Read more...]
Holding out for hybrids after 2030
Hybrids are expected to be reprieved from Labour Government planned changes to their automotive policy. Before the General Election, Labour pledged to end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 but now they have diverted their drive to extend the life of hybrids until 2035. Manufacturers, dealers, motoring organisations and the public have voiced … [Read more...]
Retail buyers need help to go electric, say dealers
Grants or loans to support the used electric vehicle market is the number one action dealers would like to see from the new Labour government to encourage private buyers to make the transition from petrol and diesel models. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 56% of traders would back the move - followed by 50% who want cheaper electricity for EV … [Read more...]
Lexus fine-tune their award winning SUVs
Lexus has fine-tuned its line-up of hybrid and plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs. The updates add a touch of extra lustre to the model that has won Auto Express’s mid-size premium SUV of the year title for the past three years. The self-charging hybrid NX 350h has a renamed entry-level grade: Urban specification introduces wireless smartphone integration for … [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...]
Kia line-up offers something for every taste
It is no surprise to me that Kia is doing well in the U.K. market; to start with the firm offers a very wide range of models that currently encompass petrol power, hybrid propulsion and fully electric vehicles. Added to this wide range of buyer choice there is Kia’s market-leading seven year warranty, a proven record for reliability in service, also the … [Read more...]
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