An updated version of the company’s first all-electric production vehicle, the 2022 Mazda MX-30, is available to order now. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 features enhanced charging performance and power supply functionality, improvements to the EV drivetrain sound, and new options for both exterior colour schemes and interior trims. Electric specialists StoreDot has been showing an extremely rapid EV … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 September
The M4 is one of the best motorways to use if you have a pure electric car, according to analysis of charging points by CarGurus. It has 21 charging units spread over its 189-miles, and motorists only have to cover 17.2 miles between power-points, while worst is the M8 Scotland without any ev hook-ups over 60 miles. Europe's car registrations dropped in July and August but not as steeply as … [Read more...]
Put brakes on speed limiters, say drivers
The majority of motorists want manufacturers to put the brakes on introducing speed limiters in all new cars according to Motorpoint. The online survey on the Motorpoint website – www.motorpoint.co.uk – found 61 per cent of drivers were against the forthcoming change which is set to come into force from 2022. Some 1,524 people took part in the study by Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 July
More than 150,000 motor vehicles were stolen in Great Britain in the year 2018-19, 10,000 above the year before and a 56% (54,932) increase compared to four years earlier, according to data analysed by RAC Insurance. Kent and Essex were the hot spots but North Wales has also seen a rise of 32% and researchers found in nearly half the case the thieves used the owner’s keys, suggesting they are not … [Read more...]
Artist Sian scoops car showroom prize
Sian Williams has been crowned the Motorpoint Ultimate Fantasy Car competition winner. The 36 year old, who lives with her partner Lois, and 11 year-old daughter Cerys in Llanelli, was one of dozens of budding artists from across South West Wales who put pen to paper during lockdown in a bid to claim £250 Amazon vouchers and a framed version of their design. Motorpoint, which opened its doors to … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 June
To boost the re-opening of showrooms across its dealer network in England and Northern Ireland, and Scotland from the end of June, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is now offering its customers savings of up to £4,000 until September 28, as well as the assurance of prompt delivery of their chosen vehicle either to their local dealership or to their home free of charge. Anyone purchasing a new … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 7 June
Although the lockdown measures have eased with some people already back at work, or they should be working from home, some schools in England open for some age groups, most car dealerships ready for business with some car manufacturing plants already producing vehicles even if in limited amounts and sporting events happening again under restrictive measures, we are slowly easing back into working … [Read more...]
Conversion Challenge kicked off by Faletau
Welsh rugby star Taulupe Faletau helped launch Motorpoint’s Conversion Challenge in Newport. The independent car retailer next to the Newport Retail Park is celebrating the imminent arrival of the Guinness Six Nations in February by giving rugby fans the opportunity to put kicking skills to test and win a trip to England v Wales in March. And 29 year-old Taulupe, who plays back row for Bath in … [Read more...]
Motorpoint Swansea GSM announced
Andrew Davies has been appointed the General Sales Manager of Motorpoint’s newest branch in Swansea. The 35 year old, who has worked in a number of sales roles with the UK’s largest independent car retailer for the last six years, will oversee the 25-strong workforce in South West Wales. Andrew, a recent graduate of the Motorpoint Talent Management programme, will be supported by Chris Brown, … [Read more...]