Archive For: Electrical vehicles

UK Vehicle Production Hits Highest Level Since 2019

The UK’s vehicle production rose by the highest amount since 2019 in May, according to the latest figures. It was the fourth consecutive month of growth and with overseas orders as well as domestic both hitting double figures of growth, it’s a good sign for the future. May 2023 saw a 26.9% uplift year on ... Read More

I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath

Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More

New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Rise By 38% In April

The latest figures from the government have revealed that new fleet vehicle registrations rose by 38% in April 2023. It’s great news for the sector as confidence returns and the supply issues that have plagued fleets and businesses in recent months (and years) abate. It presents a positive picture for the future of the UK’s ... Read More

Batteries Not Included

Picture the scene… It’s Christmas morning, and you head down to watch your kids unwrap various presents, only to be greeted by the most terrifying words to any parent: Batteries not included. Once upon a time, it seemed that the entire world ran on double-A batteries and recently some car enthusiasts have taken that to ... Read More

Fleets ‘Postponing’ EV Switch Over Rising Costs

A recent study has found that three-quarters of fleets are postponing their plans to go electric because of rising costs. The rising cost of living coupled with an increase in the cost of switching out their entire fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) has led to many putting off their plans. It’s an interesting perspective on ... Read More

An Ode To Transformers?

There have been more than a few weird car designs over the years. And these days, it’s getting harder to innovate when it comes to vehicle designs. Well, unless you want to create something a bit more… out there. And that’s exactly what a Spanish EV company has done with their new car, the Lakota. ... Read More

An Unwitting Security Feature?

People often debate whether modern vehicles are safer than older vehicles. Of course, hotwiring a car is a thing of the past thanks to modern technology and there’s no doubt that remote-locking vehicles make them safer. But the rise of vehicle thefts where the keys are targeted or where ‘repeaters’ are used to repeat the ... Read More

Rail cancellations result in more people switching to cars

According to the Office of Rail and Road, over the past 12 months, one out of every twenty-six trains in the UK was cancelled (not including cancellations due to strikes). In December, one in every twelve was cancelled – also excluding strike days. And now new research suggests that, as a result of all these ... Read More

Drivers shift towards short-term leases as economic uncertainty continues

New research suggests that a sizeable proportion of drivers prefer short-term vehicle leases to longer contracts, due to the greater financial flexibility they provide. A surprising 37% of respondents to a recent survey on personal financial commitments and car ownership said they preferred a short-term lease. Drivers less likely to sign three-year term leases What’s ... Read More

Video killed the radio star

For a long time, radio has been the perfect accompaniment while driving. Whether you’re a fan of talk radio like BBC Radio Five Live or TalkSport, the latest chart hits on Capital or Heart, keeping it chilled with BBC Radio 4, listening to the radio is a habit that’s ingrained into all of us. What’s ... Read More