Petrol and Diesel Drivers Brace for Potential Price Hike The Labour Government’s potential decision to end the fuel duty freeze has set tongues wagging across the UK. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ autumn Budget looming, motorists are on tenterhooks, wondering if […]
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Volvo’s Shift in Electric Vehicle Strategy: Adapting to Market Demands
Volvo Electric Vehicles, EV Market Changes Drive Decision Volvo’s recent change in plans to make only electric vehicles shows how quickly the car EV market is changing. Three years ago, Volvo promised to make only electric cars by 2030. However, […]
Could Your Local Council Start Fining You £130 for Breaking 20mph Limits?
Wandsworth speed enforcement trial Yes, after the Wandsworth speed enforcement trial, your local council could start fining you £130 for breaking 20mph limits. A famous character from a dystopian novel once wrote thoughts and commentary about the aspects of an […]
Nissan Qashqai August 2024 Deal
First Vehicle Leasing is thrilled to present the exclusive Nissan Qashqai August 2024 deal. We have secured a great offer on the UK’s most popular SUV, thanks to our strong purchasing power. This is a deal you definitely can’t miss.
BYD
BYD designs, develops, and engineers its own batteries at scale. This not only gives them the capability and capacity for their own products but also allows them to supply batteries globally. The cost ,which is BYD’s DNA, is about 30 to 40% less per kWh to manufacture. LFP batteries are also extremely durable, lasting a long time.
Nissan Qashqai 2024
Nissan has completely revamped its third-generation Nissan Qashqai SUV for the 2024/2025 model year.
UK’s ZEV Mandate: CEO Warns of Industry-Wide Challenges
UK’s ZEV Mandate: CEO Warns of Industry-Wide Challenges Toyota Europe’s President and CEO, Yoshihiro Nakata, has voiced significant concerns about the UK’s ZEV Mandate (Zero-Emission Vehicle) mandate. Speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Mr Nakata emphasised the urgent need […]
Leasing an Electric Car in an Uncertain Automotive Market
Navigating the Benefits of Leasing an Electric Car in an Uncertain Automotive Market Electric vehicles (EVs) have been at the forefront of the automotive industry’s push towards sustainability and eco-friendliness. However, recent market challenges have led to a decline in […]
Compulsory Speed Limiter For all New Cars From July 2024
A new European Union Mandate will come into force on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, requiring a speed limiter on all new vehicles sold.
Hands Off, Ford gets approval – Fords BlueCruise
Fords BlueCruise – UK government ministers have approved Fords BlueCruise® “hands off, eyes on” technology for certain UK motorways. The Technology is available on Fords flagship model Mustang Mach-E SUV; and can control steering acceleration and braking as well as […]
Mercedes Sales Down Again
February 2023 Update Mercedes Benz’s overall February 2023 sales are down by 36.42% compared to this time last year, according to the latest SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) registration figures, this is within a buoyant market, enjoying a […]
Peugeot 308 R HYbrid offers thrills
This head-turner is the Peugeot 308 R HYbrid which is a concept car due to be unveiled at the Shangai motor show but could be seen on our streets. Based on the popular compact Peugeot 308 family hatchback, the concept […]
Jaguar XF: Car on a wire [Video]
Jaguar has launched its new XF model with a spectacular world-record-beating drive across water suspended on two 34mm wires. British stunt man Jim Dowdall, whose movies including Bond, Bourne and Indiana Jones, drove the all-new Jaguar XF 240 metres across […]
New MG6 launches in April
MG is launching an improved new MG6 to boost the brand’s remarkable revival, as MG became the fastest-growing car brand in the UK in 2014. The 1.9-litre DTi-TECH diesel engine has been developed to give lower CO2 levels and improved […]