SMMT’s Award for Automotive Innovation, sponsored by GKN Driveline and supported by The Times, is back for a fourth year and will soon open for entries. The Award seeks out ideas, concepts and products that have the potential to leave a lasting impact on the UK automotive industry. Recognising innovations … Continue reading
Almost half of all Brits would want to buy their car and its battery if they were to buy an electric car, new research suggests (46 per cent*). While carmakers are increasingly offering a split approach to selling their alternative fuel models, it seems they could have a fight … Continue reading
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) welcomes the move by the European Commission to investigate alleged oil price fixing by the major operators. The PRA submitted a complaint on oil price fixing to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in January 2012. Brian Madderson, PRA Chairman, commented “The UK’s competition authority … Continue reading
Being different is difficult. Many times taking the proven, common path is far easier than doing something new, but loyalty to the company means bucking the current trend when necessary. Choosing a car for the company fleet is a good example. Resist the appeal of quick and common solutions. Find … Continue reading
car2go, the simple-to-use car sharing service from Daimler and Europcar, launches in Birmingham on 8 May with 250 environmentally -friendly smart fortwo vehicles available to use over an area of 21 square miles. The idea behind car2go is simple: it’s the first fully-flexible and on-demand car sharing scheme – it’s … Continue reading
A massive £1.9 billion pounds will be spent this year by drivers keen to keep their car bonnet gleaming, yet many will neglect what’s underneath the shine. New research for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive and repair servicing company, has revealed that many motorists are more concerned with … Continue reading
Driveways are becoming the most expensive parking spaces in the country according to new research released today by Europcar, the leading provider of car hire services in Europe. The study of 1000 motorists reveals that they are spending 10% of their monthly income on motoring and car ownership costs – … Continue reading
“The UK new car market continues to perform surprisingly strongly, with volumes again increasing in April. While the headline increase was up almost 15% there were more sales days this year than last,” said SMMT Interim Chief Executive, Mike Baunton. “The UK continues to perform well ahead of the troubled … Continue reading