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...]
Bridgestone planning entry into EV charging
Tyre giant Bridgestone will enter the UK EV charging network in the near future. Bridgestone is adding more weight to claims that UK motorists are accelerating away from internal combustion engines, with further research suggesting that an electric vehicle revolution is rapidly approaching - due in part to soaring fuel bills. As recent statistics … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 May
Welsh Labour local election literature is promoting the Welsh Government’s plan for 20mph residential speed limits being rolled out from this year. The lower limit is to make residential roads safer and less polluting, says Labour and it follows the introduction of 50mph limits on parts of the M4 in South Wales and other major routes in Wales. Audi and … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 April
Wales is performing better than most of the UK when it comes to providing a high ratio of charge-points to electric vehicles registered in the region. A study by Vehicle Contracts found that Wales has a ratio of. 11.7 evs per charger, while the North East has 10.3 and London is streets ahead with 8 evs for every charger and compare to the South-West … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 April
Genesis will be unveiling its first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle at Royal Hospital Chelsea, when the GV60 makes its European debut at Salon Privé London, 21-23 April, as the headline start of the three-day luxury car event. Building on Genesis’ philosophy of setting a new standard in customer service, paired with luxury design, the GV60 … [Read more...]
Short-circuit finance costs of new-generation zero cars
New data from Leasing.com shows that leasing a battery electric vehicle is on average 18%, and potentially up to 31%, cheaper than funding a new vehicle on personal contract purchase. According to 2022 pricing data across Leasing.com’s top 15 most popular BEVs, leasing was the cheapest and most cost-effective option on 87% (13) of those models. Across the … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 March
The average price of petrol appears to be on a collision course with £1.65 a litre having reached a new record of 163.46 p on Sunday, up by 2.5p from Thursday. Diesel hit another record high on Saturday at 173.67p, up 3.5p from two days earlier, said RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams, who added that drivers should soon get some respite from pump prices … [Read more...]
Vauxhall most popular brand in Wales, Ford top in six regions
Ford is the UK’s favourite car maker among British motorists. Research by car experts CarInsurance.ae analysed government data of cars first registered in 2020 in each region in the UK to show every region’s favourite car make. Analysis revealed that Ford is the most sold car brand in more regions than any other with three regions in England, North West, … [Read more...]
Next VW Amarok revealed and it’s diesel only
Volkswagen will launch its new Amarok pickup later this year. It will feature the latest driver assistance systems in its sector and offer greater comfort with added off-road ability thanks to higher ground clearance. As powerful as ever: the new pick-up from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hannover once again boasts a V6- TDI. This will not just … [Read more...]
EV sales offer hope as new car market staggers
New car registrations in Wales rose the most in mainland Britain last month, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufactuers and Traders. Welsh showrooms saw 4,166 new cars leaving in 2022 compared to 2,654 as the year started in 2021, a 56.97% jump. The latest figures from the SMMT show that 115,087 new cars were registered in January, some … [Read more...]
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