The first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy is moving towards production next month. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October in Debrecen, Hungary, which is the newest and most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network. The cyber-attack on JLR business … [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...]
Discounting & incentives drive EV registrations
Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars. Private buyers still prefer to have petrol or diesel engines, according to the May registration figures. Registrations of petrol cars are higher than the combined figures for pure battery, plug-in and mild hybrid electric models and that’s without the diesel models … [Read more...]
€458m fines for 15 car makers over scrappage cartel
The European Union has imposed fines totalling €458m on fifteen car manufacturers for participating in a cartel that affected the recycling of end-of-life vehicles. Volkswagen received the largest fine at €127.69m, followed by Stellantis including Opel at €99.5m, Renault-Nissan at €81.46m, and Ford at €41.46m. The EU also fined the European Automobiles … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 March
Renault is progressing joint ventures with China's Geely car business after apparently easing its association with Nissan, of Japan. The new partnership is commencing production of models in Brazil but its unclear if any versions will be exported. A survey of over 3,600 Decathlon shoppers found that EV drivers were more likely to do cardio-intensive sports … [Read more...]
Reprieve for PiVG welcomed by Ayvens with other changes
Matthew Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Ayvens, welcomed the Government’s extension of the Plug-in Van Grant to April 2026. “The Government’s confirmation of a one-year extension to the Plug-In Van Grant (PiVG) is a positive step, reinforcing the crucial role financial incentives play in helping commercial vehicle fleets transition to zero-emission … [Read more...]
Private buyers are turning onto BEVs, says SMMT
Wales saw the steepest decline in UK for new car registrations last month. Coming immediately before the new 25-plate this month, registrations in Wales were 13.16% down on the same month last year. Total registrations in Wales in February were 2,323 new cars and that contributed to a 11.91% drop through the first two months of 2025. MG HS SUV was the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 February
A report in the Financial Times suggests that a Japanese group including a former Japanese prime minister is drawing up a plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan. Nissan is currently seeking a partner or strategic investor anchor after the recent collapse of merger discussions with Honda and the proposal is being led by former Tesla board member Hiromichi … [Read more...]
The best cars for learners are ranked
Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance specialist Tempcover has reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles per gallon), vehicle size, … [Read more...]
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