Tag: cars
October new car market grows 14% but EV growth stalls
October delivered 153,529 new car registrations, up 14.3% year-on-year and 7.2% above 2019. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake recorded 42nd consecutive month of growth but struggled to increase market share New market outlook revised upwards to 1.886 million units with further growth anticipated in 2024, but BEV uptake expectations downgraded slightly. October’s new car market…
UK car production falls by nearly 10% in August, reports SMMT
UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in August, equivalent to 16,511 units. UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive…
New anti-braking speed cameras could come to the UK
Drivers have been warned UK roads could soon be equipped with devices designed to detect harsh braking following successful implementation in Spain. The groundbreaking new technology will penalise drivers who attempt to avoid penalties by braking harshly to slow down for speed cameras and then speeding back up too quickly after passing them. The anti-braking…
VW offers up to £4,500 for ULEZ scrappage scheme
Offer designed to help remove most polluting cars from roads Available on selected models until end of 2023 Customers must be able to prove eligibility for scrappage scheme Volkswagen is offering up to £4,500 to people affected by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London. The offer is designed to help…
UK car production rises over 30% in July – 2 in 5 Hybrid or EV
UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6% to mark the sixth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 76,451 units rolled off factory lines as UK car makers continued their recovery from recent difficulties, notably global chip shortages, to deliver the…
5 tips to save money on buying a car
New car sales are slowly recovering but are still below pre-pandemic levels and used car prices remain high, while the cost of living crisis is squeezing household budgets across the board. Whether your current car is ready for the scrapheap, you need a vehicle for work, or you just fancy a new motor, together with…
UK car production down 10% in 2022, but record EV output
UK car production declined -9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December rounded off a volatile year, with output down -17.9% in the month after growth in October and November, with most of the year’s volume loss occurring in the…
UK car production increased in November
UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, up 5.7% to 80,091 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The rise means UK car manufacturing output has grown in six of the past seven months demonstrating how, even amid global chip shortages…
Ford’s brain research could detect drivers nodding off at wheel
Ford is trialling new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and other road users safe, with driver fatigue cited as a contributing…
5 Modern Car Features that are Truly Awesome
While you cannot reinvent the wheel, you sure can improve how it works. Ever since the invention of the first car, automakers have remained steadfast in improving the driving experience. Constant innovation has seen car designers come up with features that improve your comfort and driving experience and secure your safety. Some of these attributes…
