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...]
Majority of UK drivers considering Chinese cars
More than seven out of 10 motorists (72%) would “consider” buying a car made by one of the new Chinese manufacturers entering the UK market, according to new research. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker shows BYD is the brand with the highest level of recognition among these potential customers at 28%, followed by Maxus (19%) and Chery (14%). Aiways, Denza … [Read more...]
UK car market is turning around
The landscape of leading car brands in Britain is looking different with the arrival of more pure electric cars. Traditional market leading brands are taking a back seat as manufacturers who were among the first to "go-electric" are making big inroads among motorists and businesses seeking to "go-green" and the Skoda Enyaq (above) topped October's … [Read more...]
Weekend feature: New Chinese brand UK plans
New car brand OMODA has announced UK pricing and specifications for its two debut models: the petrol-powered OMODA 5 and all-electric OMODA E5 crossover SUVs. Both offer customers a striking, modern design, with efficient powertrains and premium-grade interiors featuring a suite of luxury technologies, all at an accessible price point. The brand, a … [Read more...]
New expanding brands now supplying service data
Data company epyx is reporting a large influx of new motor manufacturers to its core service, maintenance and repair platform. Their 1link Service Network is used by fleets totalling more than four million cars, vans and trucks to manage their SMR processes, working with thousands of franchise dealers, independent garages and fast fits. Greg Tucker, head … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 July
FJ Chalke & Vale Motors Isuzu proudly announced its sponsorship of local resident and esteemed customer John Binding, member of The Alaskan Malamute Working Association, as he competes in the World Sleddog Dryland World Championship in November 2024. The Alaskan Malamute Working Association, host of the WSA Dryland World Championship 2024, anticipates … [Read more...]
Chinese brands sweeping into dealerships
Xpeng is the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer most likely to succeed in the UK market, named by 36% of dealers in new research. It is followed by Omoda (34%), BYD (31%), Lynk & Co (24%) and Nio (24%), according to June’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Other new entrants named by dealers include Jaecoo (19%), GWM ORA (17%), Zeekr (12%) and … [Read more...]
Octopus Energy partner with Omoda for EV drivers
Octopus Energy Group and Omoda have launched first-of-its-kind offering for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK. Octopus has become the UK’s go-to energy company for all things EV – offering specialist tariffs, home charging installations, charging roaming service and various leasing options. The EV pioneer from China is the first car manufacturer to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
Almost a quarter of fleets (23%) say they expect to lengthen their company car lease contracts because of growth in home working, according to new research. The 2023 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer found that the move towards contract extensions is more pronounced among larger companies with more than 1,000 employees (38%) compared to the smallest with … [Read more...]
