Vansdirect has spotted that searches for ‘van modifications near me’ have increased by a staggering 150% in the last three months, highlighting the growing interest in personalising vans and improving the vehicle’s efficiencies. Fortunately, for those spending considerable time on the road, there are many modifications that can improve the safety, comfort, and performance of a van. And there’s … [Read more...]
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Newslines 4 June
A special bonus awaits customers buying a new Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric car or van during June – £1,000 to spend on their choice of Toyota products and services. Rather than tying the customer to a particular saving or benefit, Toyota is letting them choose how they use their £1,000, from raising their new car’s specification with extra accessories to organising a service plan … [Read more...]
Parts suppliers struggling and issue warnings
The European automotive supply industry, a vital pillar of the EU economy, is confronted with volatility and uncertainty from both their customers and upstream suppliers. Despite facing substantial headwinds, industry players maintain a cautious optimism, navigating through challenges and strategising for transformation. High levels of uncertainty surrounding new projects and EV demand in … [Read more...]
Tamper-proof bolts deter car thieves, says loss adjuster
Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster, Claims Management & Adjusting has welcomed the new Association of British Insurers roadmap “to combat the rising costs of motor cover”, and recommended anti-theft number plate bolts as the best value solution. Philip Swift, a former detective, now Technical Director at CMA, said, “While we very much welcome the ABI’s new strategy to reduce premiums by … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 November
Genesis will continue to sell a full range of models through its own-brand dealer network despite an operational merger with parent company Hyundai beginning in January. Genesis Motor UK will no longer exist as a standalone company from January 2024, as first reported by Car Dealer magazine, its operations being rolled fully into Hyundai Motor UK and the company said … [Read more...]
French police 20 times more likely to breath test drivers
British motorists are twenty times more likely to be breathalysed in France than in the UK with random testing allowed. The gendarmes tested 109 drivers per 1000 population in 2021, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain. With the drink drive limit across Europe also much lower than England & Wales, it’s all too easy to flout the law whilst motoring abroad this Summer. Spain conducts 96 … [Read more...]
Used spare parts essential for today’s garages
Like most businesses, motor trade companies are currently facing challenges due to the current economic climate and the cost of living crisis. Today many motorists either can't find the car they want to buy due to limited supplies or can't afford to replace their vehicles due to the cost of living crisis placing pressure on personal finances. Therefore, many people keep cars for longer and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 March
Start-up French business Hyliko is planning to integrate Toyota’s second generation hydrogen fuel cell modules into heavy-duty trucks. This latest co-operation increases Toyota’s portfolio of partnerships in which it is providing its fuel cell technology to support hydrogen initiatives in diverse areas, including trains, buses, generators and marine to extend the technology for … [Read more...]
Car owners DIY repairs growing
More and more car owners are by-passing garage workshops for vehicle repairs and are fixing it themselves in a response to the cost-of-living crisis, according to parts supplier experts Online Automotive. The aftermarket experts, who are celebrating a 17th year anniversary in the trade, are experiencing an unprecedented spike in demand from motorists, who are doing the work themselves rather than … [Read more...]
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