The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand and possibly the UK car market. The EV4 breaks new ground for Kia as the first zero emissions model made in their Slovakian factory and their first hatchback model to have an electric powertrain. Building on the success of the more utilitarian EV3 BEV, the new model is aimed at the markets for Hatchback and … [Read more...]
Tesla maintain top spot for UK EVs
Tesla continue to dominate the UK EV chart with total registations near 45,500 cars. Their Y and 3 models are way ahead of nearest rivals from Audi while Ford and BMW slog it out close together in 5th and 6th spots. The Skoda Enyaq is just behind the BMW i4 and Kia must be hoping its EV3 will grow sales in the sector as a new model has just been … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Sportage GT Line
When you look at some of Britain’s best selling cars it’s easy to become dazzled by what you see and not appreciate what’s behind them. The UK’s immensely popular Kia Sportage SUV was facelifted last autumn and given some technical improvements after four generations since 1995 although the diesel derivatives were discontinued. The fifth generation of … [Read more...]
Cardiff & Welsh love affair with SUVs drives on
Cardiff may be the first UK city to introduce a parking surcharge for larger vehicles, but Autotrader’s latest data suggests Welsh drivers aren’t ready to give up their SUVs just yet. By comparing their data for most-enquired cars in Wales before and after the parking charge was approved by the local council, car selling specialist Autotrader reveals that … [Read more...]
Wall of words barrier to drivers
A new study found that popular car manuals take longer to read than some favourite books. Reading the owner’s manual for a car is essential for safety, but currently 56% of drivers say they’ve never read the manual for ANY vehicle they have driven This may be down to the size of car manuals, with new research revealing certain manuals would … [Read more...]
Chinese increasing brands heading to UK
Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly gaining ground in the UK, with competitive pricing, strong performance and top-spec designs - offering UK drivers more choice and an accelerated driving experience. Chris Adams, Group Operations Director at Brindley Group, has shared expert insight on what this surge means for motorists. From XPENG’s premium G6 SUV to … [Read more...]
Long trips, best cars suggested
Whether it’s a weekend escape on winding country roads or a cross-country trek, new research from the temporary car insurance experts at Uswitch highlights the top car models built for long-distance journeys. To assess long-haul suitability, the UK’s most popular car models, based on registrations, were scored from one to 100 across three key criteria: … [Read more...]
Wales’ worst August car regs in UK
Welsh car dealers suffered the biggest drop in new car registrations across Britain. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders showed a 17.62% fall in registrations in Wales, down to 2,483 new cars in August. Nationally, the decline was 2.0% in August to a total of 82,908 units on the eve of the new plate appearing. Wales top … [Read more...]
New car registrations slip to three-year low
The new car market stalled in July with registrations falling -5.0% to 140,154 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the weakest for the month since 2022 and some -10.8% lower than in pre-pandemic 2019, demonstrating the market’s volatility and wider economic setting. Demand from private and fleet buyers … [Read more...]
Manufacturers pouring money into registrations
Manufacturer and dealer incentives meant the UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5% above the same period last year, although the market remains -17.9% … [Read more...]
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