Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have all spotted the risk Tesla and other EV-based manufacturers have on the dominance in the sector and will all end 2021 with upwards of four models. But according to motor dealer Peter Vardy, it’s Vauxhall and Volkswagen that are currently the most eager for dominance in the EV market in 2021. Volkswagen is set to rival Tesla with 6 EV models available by the end … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 August
Vauxhall’s heritage collection is now be housed at the British Motor Museum and a selection of around 30 vehicles are on display for visitors to enjoy. The collection, which totals 50 cars and vans charts the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors’ rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands. It demonstrates the heritage of Britain’s oldest vehicle … [Read more...]
Britain’s best vans carry off plaudits
Vanarama has carried out an in-depth study to uncover the most reliable vans and pick-up trucks. It compiled data from warranty claims, MoT tests, and specialist media's survey of van operators. Budget Small Van Winner – Fiat Doblo RRP starting from £13,995 Perhaps coming as a surprise to some, the Fiat Doblo scored very well in Vanarama’s analysis of reliability. In a survey of the … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 August
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas. Originally available on the UK’s best-selling electric supermini, the Vauxhall Corsa-e, the offer is now also available on the all-electric Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life and gives access to an exclusive British Gas … [Read more...]
Tradelines 11 August
Audi Centres across the UK are now taking orders for the all-new RS 3 Sportback and RS 3 Saloon, which start from £50,900 and £51,900 respectively. The latest iterations of the high-performance duo, powered by the award-winning 400PS 2.5-litre TFSI engine good for up to 180mph, are due to be delivered to the first customers from November. This month sees Mazda Motors UK Ltd celebrate its … [Read more...]
Vauxhall expand Griffin models range
Vauxhall has expanded its Griffin line-up – that offers high levels of standard specification, including comfort and safety technologies as well as new styling features – to include its best-selling all-electric Corsa-e and Crossland models. The Griffin variants add a number of key styling features for both the New Corsa-e as well as the New Crossland, and come with a number of technology … [Read more...]
Vauxhall’s electrifying plans for newcomers
Vauxhall’s electric drive is accelerating. British brand will focus entirely on full battery electric vehicles from 2028, it has revealed just days after announcing a £100Million investment in electric vans and people movers at Ellesmere Port from next year. Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall Motors, said, “As of 2028, Vauxhall will only offer fully electric cars and vans in the … [Read more...]
£100M electric models going to Ellesmere Port
A £100M investment is going into Ellesmere Port, Cheshire vehicle plant of Vauxhall parent Stellantis to build pure electric vans and people carriers in 2022. It lost the next Astra car project but has secured the new investment to build models for Stellantis brands of Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroen and will be exporting most of the production to Europe. Announcing the plan, Stellantis paid … [Read more...]
Tesla top UK registrations as recovery continues
New car sales are recovering but more slowly than expected by car makers. The global shortage of micro-chips is affecting outputs from plants, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. June’s UK registrations of 186,128 new cars is 16.4% below the last decade’s average for the month and the second quarter’s total is still 9,000 units short of their expectations due to the chip … [Read more...]
£1 Billion Nissan investment boosts EVs
Thousands of jobs will be created or secured in Britain after Nissan announced this morning that it’s building its next electric car in Sunderland. About 900 new jobs will be added to the plant which currently builds the Leaf EV and a further 750 places will be created when Nissan Chinese partner Envision AESC constructs a new traction battery plant adjacent to the car lines. The £1 … [Read more...]