New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Registrations amounted to 124,394 last month after a … [Read more...]
Over 19M expected on Bank Holidays roads this week
The extra-long Jubilee bank holiday weekend will see drivers make an estimated 19.5m leisure journeys by car, research from RAC Breakdown suggests. In the region of 3.6m leisure trips by car are expected to be made on the Friday bank holiday 3 June, according to a study of 1,460 drivers’ travel plans, as day-trippers combine with families making their way … [Read more...]
Electricity charging costs rise 21% as market grows
The era of cheap electricity to charge a new low emissions car is disappearing while their sales are rising in the latest production figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The average price of charging an electric car on a pay-as-you go, non-subscription basis at a publicly accessible rapid charger in Great Britain has increased by 21% … [Read more...]
Accidents rising after lockdown ended
Accident figures have risen again following the end of lockdowns over the last two years. Latest Government figures provisionally indicate collisions are up along with fatalities and injuries. RAC research suggests there is a huge level of concern among drivers about the standard of driving on our roads, said RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes. “We … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 May
Just one in four fleets (26%) say that they have been affected by the global semiconductor shortage that has caused a marked reduction in worldwide vehicle production. Findings from the Arval Mobility Observatory’s 2022 Barometer show that 16% report having been impacted when acquiring petrol, diesel and electric vehicles (EVs); 5% on EVs only; and 5% on … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 May
It now costs a few pennies short of £100 to fill a typical diesel car after the latest price hikes by fuel stations, says the RAC. The motoring body said petrol models were just behind at £92.20p for a 55 litres fill and they have never been so high. Ford of Europe together with 27 companies have joined an appeal to the European Union (EU) to ensure all … [Read more...]
Motorists are struggling as diesel hits record high
One in four motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, according to comparethemarket.com. The research, based on a national poll of 2,000 motorists, found one in three drivers (33%) is worried that they won't be able to cover the cost of driving in the coming weeks. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as 84% of … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 May
Automotive finance provider, JBR Capital, has launched into 2022 with a record-setting four-month period – the most successful since the company was founded in 2015. Based in London, JBR Capital has lent over £80 million from 1 January to 30 April 30, enabling an ever-growing number of clients to fund their passion for high-end vehicles. The new 536bhp … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 April
Drivers will make an estimated 16.8m separate leisure trips by car this May Day bank holiday, the highest number since 2016, according to RAC research. The RAC expects bank holiday Monday to see the largest number of individual leisure journeys – 3.3m – followed by tomorrow (Saturday) with 3m and Sunday with 2.6m. In addition, drivers are planning on taking … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 April
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification details for the all-new Kia Niro as customer pre-orders for the second-generation open with deliveries in the autumn. There is a choice of 139bhp 1.6 litre hybrid, 180bhp 1.6 litre plug-in hybrid and 64.8kWh pure electric models in three trim levels from £27,745, £32,775 and £34,995 respectively for each … [Read more...]
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