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Plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in
A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two thirds (68%) plug their…
Demand for EU action on safe and comfortable truck parking areas
Transport by road is vital for Europe, carrying around three quarters of inland freight in the EU. However, the truck parking areas where drivers rest…
81% of consumers call for licence ban for reckless drivers
As the fifth UN Road Safety Week (6-12 May) calls for people to #SpeakUp and save lives, a survey from Venson, an independent UK wide…
New car demand falls in April as plug-in hybrids take a hit
The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month…
Citroën helps smooth over UK potholes amidst record figures
As the automotive brand dedicated to providing class-leading Advanced Comfort, Citroën decided to team up with its New C5 Aircross SUV Brand Ambassador, Austin Healey,…
Motoring expert selects EVs to consider buying
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled a select list of vehicles worthy of driver consideration. Senior valuations…
Marketing director appointed for Scania (Great Britain) Limited
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Paul Smith, 42, to the position of Marketing Director with immediate…
The future of electric vehicles
Go Ultra Low will return to the Hay Festival this year to host a panel on the future of electric vehicles. Following a successful inaugural…
Road Safety Week
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is using the forthcoming UN Global Road Safety Week as an opportunity to encourage all drivers and…
EV volumes rise in the UK used market
The volume of used electric vehicles (EVs) available in the UK has risen by 27% since 2017 according to automotive data experts cap hpi. The…
Rolec EV launch new solar EV charging unit
WallPod:EV SolarCharge is a cost-efficient EV charging solution specially designed to benefit homeowners who have, or have future plans to install, a home solar panel…
Used van and double cab pick-up markets perform well against the background of a changing stock profile
The used van and double cab pick-up markets have performed well during the last year as average prices rose by £227 (5.2%) and £1,036 (13.5%),…
UK can cut emissions to nearly zero’ by 2050
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has said the UK can achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. The report says that the…
KONA Electric wins best EV title
Hyundai’s Kona Electric wins the brand new award category of ‘Best EV’ at last night’s Honest John Awards, as voted for by users of HonestJohn.co.uk.…
Volkswagen group boosts sales revenue and earnings in the first quarter
The Volkswagen Group confirms full-year targets for deliveries to customers, sales revenue and operating profit before special items. Sales revenue of the Volkswagen Group rose…
Don’t allow your vehicles value to go up in smoke
Leading vehicle data and valuation specialist HPI has issued a warning to motorists over how smoking can seriously damage their car’s health, estimating that a car driven…