Toyota is renewing its world-famous Hilux pick-up with a striking design, a powerful 2.8-litre powertrain, improvements in on and off-road driving performance and equipment upgrades. These changes strengthen its appeal to the growing market for customers who need a vehicle that’s right for both business and leisure. At the top of the range, the new Invincible X model gains bespoke styling … [Read more...]
Welsh car dealers doing better than expected
New car sales have faired better in Wales than the rest of the country this year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show sales so far this year in Wales amounted to 19,042, some 45.5% below the same five months in 2019 but a smaller dip than England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, however only 685 cars were registered last month about tenth of the number in May 2019. The top ten in … [Read more...]
World’s car sales stall but EVs silently move on
New car registrations in Europe faced a steady decline in April. Volume fell from 1.34 million units in April 2019 to 292,600 vehicles in April 2020. This represents the lowest monthly level since the 1970’s, and the worst result among the big three markets – China, USA-Canada, and Europe. Europe’s sharp decrease was only outperformed by India (-100%). Year-to-date volume for India was also the … [Read more...]
EV shocks for dealers
The move towards electric cars is going to be a shock for many car dealers, according to a new survey, writes Robin Roberts. While generally satisfied with manufacturers’ plans to introduce battery electric vehicles and hybrids, they are less happy about dealership costs and how they are going to make money in the longer term. Already coping with new restrictions surrounding working with … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 17 May
Another week has gone by and here I am still keeping calm and carrying on despite very mixed messages from our Government about what we can or should do during now it appears slightly relaxed semi lock-down period, says David Miles. But no longer is it the same rules in each of our four domestic countries, so that's really clear. With no sign of new models to road test or press launch events … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 May
Bus and train passengers will have to queue for fewer seats and are being advised to stagger journey times and consider alternative routes if possible, under Government plans for the gradual return to work. Cars are preferred for longer commutes so expect jams, but cycling and walking is also suggested after the Government said it wanted people to return to work if possible in England, but the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 26 April
As the COVID-19 lock-down continues for another three weeks at least the motoring world needs to carry on, as does our service to supply interesting news items you may have overlooked. Here are a few I have selected for this week’s news briefing. Still ‘Moving the Metal’ via on-line virtual showrooms Numerous car brands are now operating virtual on-line tours and dialogues with potential … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 March
The Paris Motor this autumn is the latest casualty of the coronavirus outbreak. It has already seen the Geneva show axed just days before the doors opened in early March, June’s Detroit show has been pulled and now French organisers are looking at other ways to stage their event. Toyota makes two out of the three top selling models in the world. The Corolla is top of the World Car Ranking … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 March
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant will close from wednesday for at least a month due to the coronavirus with employees getting basic pay. "Due to the dramatic impact this ongoing crisis is having on the European market and the supplier industry, we have decided to bring forward part of the summer shutdown period for our UK operations to the Easter period," said a Ford statement. Car dealers want … [Read more...]
Elfyn slips off top spot in shortened WRC Mexico
Elfyn Evans has maintained his impressive start to the 2020 World Rally Championship with a strong fourth place on last weekend’s Rally Mexico. After a podium on his debut for the Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team in Monte Carlo and then an historic win in Sweden, the on-form Welshman and his co-driver Scott Martin led the title race after the opening two rounds. However, as championship … [Read more...]
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