Day's of Neath is the first Welsh retailer for the upcoming Ineos Grenadier models. The first 24 dealers UK wide have been appointed but the disruptive newcomer is planning another 10 around the country with the first getting models within two months, ready for the September plate change and autumn/ winter selling period. Prices and specifications will be released very soon. The Grenadier was … [Read more...]
EV-eryone is planning for 2030
A tsunami of technology is sweeping over the automotive industry. It’s washing away the very foundations of many automotive companies and bringing together manufacturers and different technologies as a new order emerges. It’s also become time critical as governments around the world have largely said they want zero emission vehicles by 2030 to 2050. The rush is on. Here we look at what we know … [Read more...]
Survey into Britain’s electric nation of drivers
Britons' charging habits are changing as more switch to electrical vehicles. Zap-Map, the UK’s leading app and digital platform for electric vehicle drivers to search, plan and pay for charging, is today publishing the full report of its market-leading EV Charging Survey, a deep dive into understanding the shape and usage of Britain’s EV charging network. The company’s annual EV Charging Survey … [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 powertrain. The next generation BMW 7 Series … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 April
Tesla is recalling almost 600,000 pure electric models which may be inaudible to pedestrians in their path. The models cover all series and were sold over the last two years but the pedestrian warning system may be inaudible, dangerous and therefore illegal, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is also checking side airbags operation on over 7,600 Tesla cars. Kia UK is … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
Car fans in Wales are most likely to search for an Audi R8 when it comes to supercars. According to Rivervale Leasing that’s the model on-line hunters wanted in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea while other parts of the UK went for Porsche, Lamborghini, Polestar and Lotus as well as the R8. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was named 2022 World Car of the Year live at the New York International Auto Show. It … [Read more...]
Wales snubbed by £20M HGV safety improvements
Wales will miss a share of a £20M investment the UK Government is making into improving roadside facilities for HGV drivers. A Welsh Government spokesperson said, “We are disappointed the £20m to improve lorry parking facilities will only be made available for England. We will continue to work with the UK Government to ensure the sector receives the support it needs to continue delivering for the … [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 struggling with 41.1 evs per power point and … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 April
The new Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been crowned Electric Car of the Year at the prestigious Top Gear Electric Awards 2022. Judges praised the ID. Buzz which goes on sale later this year for its iconic style, which pays homage to the original Volkswagen T1’s design. British electric car charging specialist EZ-Charge is preparing to ramp-up production of its self-developed 22kWh charging unit after … [Read more...]
Keeping staff is now a priority
With 41% of the workforce considering leaving their employer this year, investing in people will be essential in overcoming recent recruitment issues facing the automotive industry, says Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm, DMN Logistics. Recruitment continues to plague the industry, particularly the vehicle logistics sector. Drivers have been enticed to home … [Read more...]
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