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  • Big Increase In Demand For Used Cars 21 Jan 2009 (News)
    . One key reason for the heightened buying activity is a strategic shift in dealer sales strategies. "It is becoming clear that most franchised dealers are expecting a very large shortfall in income from new car sales during 2009, and the response of many is to plan a concerted
  • WEDNESDAY'S BUDGET TO HIT NEW GAS GUZZLERS 10 Mar 2008 (News)
    into reality is another matter. When asked what steps they might take to reduce their carbon tyretracks, respondents appeared to be open-minded, with 32% saying they would walk more and 25% saying they would cut their journeys. 19% said they would consider a car with lower emissions and 16
  • Best of the New Year Deals 6 Jan 2003 (News)
    SE: from £8,999 (265 BMWs in stock) V reg Mercedes C180: from £7,799 (240 Mercedes in stock) 52 reg FIAT Punto Active 5-dr, PAS: from £5,999 (limited stocks) 52 reg Focus 1.6LX 5-dr: £9,999 (limited stocks) 52 reg VW Golf 1.4S 5-dr: from £10,999
  • GO GREEN WITH MOTABILITY AND SAVE MONEY 23 Feb 2009 (News)
    Motability is lining up its lowest emission cars for disabled motorists to choose from, ensuring that the greenest motoring options are available. As more people embrace an environmentally friendly lifestyle, the carbon emissions of a new car are increasingly a key factor
  • One in 10 new car sales are now electric 5 Jul 2021 (News)
    registered in June, up 28 per cent on the same month in 2020 Some 10.7 per cent of new cars were pure electric while petrol plug-in hybrid and self-charging hybrid cars accounted for 15.2 per cent of new registrations. Petrol and petrol mild hybrid
  • Ford announces fix for Kuga PHEV 30 Oct 2020 (News)
    contacted with instructions to drive the Kuga only in its default 'EV Auto' drive mode and not to plug the car in until an update has been made. In a statement, released
  • The all-new Land Rover Defender 90 is here, priced from £40,290 26 Feb 2020 (News)
    .  Land Rover also offers a high performance 3.0-litre petrol, for £75,475, the P400 develops 400PS and could rival the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon in spec and performance. An efficiency-focused plug-in hybrid powertrain is due to be added
  • All-electric concept car: IMAGINE by KIA centrepiece of KIA stand at Geneva Motor Show 5 Mar 2019 (News)
    .” In addition, KIA introduced its new UVO CONNECT telematics technology available on the Soul EV, upgraded Niro Hybrid Niro Plug-in Hybrid. The ‘connected car’ technology will be introduced to other KIA models in the near future. In the Soul EV it is accessed via a 10.25-inch TFT LCD screen
  • Diesel car slump set to be worst ever as sales tumble by a third 5 Dec 2018 (News)
    . >>>See the latest pre-reg and nearly new car deals The UK new car market is down by almost seven per cent overall - 165,000 cars - compared to the same 11 month period in 2017, with some 2.2 million new vehicles being registered. However, while sales of petrol, hybrid and plug
  • Birmingham and Leeds to hit drivers with pollution tax 22 Jun 2018 (News)
    , there is  confusion over the future of the plug-in car grant scheme .
  • Barn Found Aston Martin DB6 Offered at No Reserve in Historics Ascot Auction 1 Apr 2017 (News)
    and wheel arches appear sound although rust was noticed on the underside of the doors and the paint is flat. Interestingly, some work has taken place in the engine bay. The crank turns with a spanner and the rocker covers have new gaskets. The dipstick shows brand new oil and, with a spark plug out, the top
  • Comment: EV drivers - welcome to BIK tax 30 Apr 2015 (News)
    -free electric car is now liable for BIK tax at five per cent of its P11D value. And while we still have the plug-in car grant that means the government will pay £5,000 of the cost of a customer buying an electric car, the P11D value is still the full amount – not the customer’s
  • Karcher Adds a Bit of Pressure to Spring Cleaning 22 Mar 2011 (News)
    of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Kärcher brings its world class performance to your home this spring. Karcher's top of the range products are the most advanced consumer pressure washers ever. They feature water-cooled motors for enhanced performance and longer life, a Plug & Clean
  • Renault Launches Seriously Cut Price Bizu Range 20 Jan 2011 (News)
    the standard Expression. For comfort and safety, every Bizu comes fitted with ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist and electric front windows. They also feature Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calls on the move and aux input for plugging in the latest tunes. Turning
  • Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
    , despite the fact that certain models had higher emissions than some non-qualifying petrol or diesel powered models" he concluded. Volvo currently offers three models with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km - the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe. A V60 estate with plug-in hybrid technology that emits
  • Twin Drive Petrol/Electri Hybrid From SEAT 24 Jan 2009 (News)
    -equipped SEATs to run on electricity in urban areas, switching seamlessly to conventional petrol or diesel power for longer trips out of town. So-called ‘plug-in' hybrid propulsion, as well as the eventual phasing out of the internal combustion engine in future Ecomotive models, is also
  • Plans to ban Speed Camera spotters 7 Jul 2004 (News)
    to pay a motorists £60 speeding ticket if the user receives a fine due to any Gatso or police laser gun while the unit is fitted. The device simply plugs straight into the cigar lighter socket ready for immediate use and provides visual and audible alerts. The Quintezz detects both static
  • Road safety charity calls for 12-month minimum learning period for new drivers 11 Feb 2021 (News)
    , the Government said it would explore whether a GDL — or a similar scheme — should be introduced in England . At the time, IAMRoadsmart voiced its support for a lower drink-drive limit in the first years of driving, arguing that distraction, alcohol and drugs are key contributing factors to new
  • Theory and practical tests back on for some essential workers 2 Feb 2021 (News)
    tests have been suspended in all parts of England, Scotland and Wales. However, tests are now back on for some key workers. This will only be for those who need to drive and respond to ‘threats to life’ as part of their job. In England and Wales, employers can apply
  • One in three motorists drive with misty or icy windscreens 16 Jan 2020 (News)
    maintenance issues with cars, such as blown bulbs, worn tyres or broken wiper blades. Motorists issued with defect notices must get the issue fixed within 14 days and show proof to the police. The survey also showed how many motorists aren't keeping many key items in their car in the event
 

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