The latest survey of 300 UK motorists by Venson Automotive Solutions revealed that the anticipated 54% rise in electricity and gas bills next month is impacting car buyers’ decisions on switching to electric vehicles. Although electrified vehicles accounted for more than a third of all new cars leaving dealerships in February, Venson’s survey showed that a third of motorists currently exploring … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
A new 170mph Lancia Stratos two-seater sports car will be hand-built in a run of just 25 models by the newly created Manifattura Automobili Torino company. The legendary bespoke rally car of the 1970s will get a modified Ferrari 4.3V8 engine delivering 540bhp and it will be unveiled in the UK at the exclusive Salon Prive event in September at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. A 143 miles Citroen … [Read more...]
Majority business motorists thinking of EVs
Venson Automotive Solutions says 85% of motorists would now consider buying an electric vehicle or choosing one as their company car. However, concern over a lack of charging points is a significant ownership hurdle for those surveyed (69%). People living in the South East of England (88%) were more concerned about the availability of charging points than those living elsewhere in the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 October
GKN Driveline will showcase its leading contemporary and electrified driveline technologies - making passenger cars lighter, more fuel efficient and better to drive - at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) this month. GKN will demonstrate its latest technologies across eDrive, all-wheel drive and two-wheel drive vehicles at the show in Germany between 18 and 20 October. Arval, a leading … [Read more...]