Automotive Industry Digest

Citroën ë-Dispatch Electric and Dispatch ICE models honoured in Company Car and Van Awards 2022

Citroën ë-Dispatch Electric continues to impress UK industry experts, adding the Company Car and Van ‘Medium Electric Van of the Year’ award to its long list of recent accolades. Citroën ë-Dispatch

ŠKODA ENYAQ iV and ŠKODA FABIA declared “Best-in-class Cars of 2021” in Euro NCAP test

06/01/2022

ŠKODA ENYAQ iV and ŠKODA FABIA declared “Best-in-class Cars of 2021” in Euro NCAP test

Top marks for ŠKODA: The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has declared the all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SUV and the fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA best-in-class for the 2021 test year. This means the two models were the safest of all vehicles tested in their respective classes in 2021.

Fiat Professional wins twice at Company Car & Van Awards 2022

06/01/2022

Fiat Professional wins twice at Company Car & Van Awards 2022

Fiat Professional has been honoured at the Company Car and Van Awards 2022 with two wins for the LCV manufacturer.

16 new dealers in 12 months for SsangYong Motors UK

06/01/2022

16 new dealers in 12 months for SsangYong Motors UK

In the midst of uncertainty in the global automotive sector, SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed the introduction of 16 new dealerships, 14 of which are ex-Mitsubishi sales dealers, located across the country in the last 12 months.

Volta Trucks partners with HERE Technologies to deliver a tailored last-mile electric vehicle navigation system featuring what3words.

06/01/2022

Volta Trucks partners with HERE Technologies to deliver a tailored last-mile electric vehicle navigation system featuring what3words.

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the forthcoming Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform. The Volta Zero will use EV Range Assistant

BBR Supercharger Upgrades - Up to 300 BHP available for Mazda MX-5 / Miata NC models

06/01/2022

BBR Supercharger Upgrades - Up to 300 BHP available for Mazda MX-5 / Miata NC models

Exciting news from the world’s leading Mazda MX-5 tuning specialist - BBR. Famed for its high-performance upgrades, throughout 2021 BBR has been working with Rotrex Superchargers to develop forthcoming upgrades for the majority of Mazda MX-5 NA, NB and ND models.

Fleet-friendly Formentor named best SUV for company car users

06/01/2022

Fleet-friendly Formentor named best SUV for company car users

The CUPRA Formentor has been named SUV Car of the Year at the Company Car & Van Awards 2022.

Isuzu D-Max named Company Car & Van Pick-up of the Year 2022

06/01/2022

Isuzu D-Max named Company Car & Van Pick-up of the Year 2022

The Isuzu D-Max has been named Pick-up of the Year for 2022 by the industry specialists at Company Car & Van magazine. The award was presented recently at the headquarters of Isuzu UK, which is based near Solihull in Birmingham.

Vauxhall takes triple honours at 2022 Company Car & Van Awards

06/01/2022

Vauxhall takes triple honours at 2022 Company Car & Van Awards

Vauxhall has been named a triple winner at the 2022 Company Car & Van Awards. The Vauxhall Corsa took home the ‘Small Car of the Year 2022’ title, while Vauxhall’s Vivaro and Vivaro-e were named ‘Medium Van of the Year 2022’ and ‘Medium Electric Van of the Year 2022’.

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo wins Small Van of the Year in the Company Car & Van Awards 2022

06/01/2022

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo wins Small Van of the Year in the Company Car & Van Awards 2022

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has scooped the ‘Small Van of the Year’ title in the Company Car & Van Awards 2022, with its award-winning Volkswagen Caddy. Commended for its advanced driver assistance systems, ride quality and comfort, the Caddy Cargo impressed the expert judging panel.

Best Cars of the Year 2021/2022 World Champions are announced

06/01/2022

Best Cars of the Year 2021/2022 World Champions are announced

A panel of world-renowned car designers, engineers, auto industry titans, motorsport legends, specialist journalists, broadcasters and media professionals voted this week for their Best Cars of the Year 2021/2022.

VISION EQXX – taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level

06/01/2022

VISION EQXX – taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level

Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Outstanding range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and will speed adoption. Exceptional efficiency will create a virtuous circle of battery size and weight reduction, allowing us to go further with less. Mercedes-Benz is determined to lead the way.

Challenges continue for learner drivers in 2022 as 39% of instructors admit they still have lengthy waiting lists for lessons

06/01/2022

Challenges continue for learner drivers in 2022 as 39% of instructors admit they still have lengthy waiting lists for lessons

New research has revealed that the pressures around learning to drive and passing a driving test will continue into 2022.

Output falls -28.7% despite electric vehicle boost

06/01/2022

Output falls -28.7% despite electric vehicle boost

UK car production fell -28.7% in November to 75,756 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fifth consecutive month of decline and represents the worst November performance since 1984 as UK car makers continue to wrestle with the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

Waymo and Zeekr to collaborate on all-electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle

06/01/2022

Waymo and Zeekr to collaborate on all-electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle

Geely Holding Group’s (Geely) premium electric brand, Zeekr, will collaborate with Waymo on the development of a new pure electric vehicle for deployment in the Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing fleet in the United States.

Hyundai Motor shares vision of new metamobility concept, ‘expanding human reach’ through robotics & metaverse at CES 2022

06/01/2022

Hyundai Motor shares vision of new metamobility concept, ‘expanding human reach’ through robotics & metaverse at CES 2022

Hyundai Motor Company today shared its vision for pioneering the use of robotics in both the real world and metaverse at CES 2022, one of the most influential tech events in the world, running from Jan. 5-7. The company’s press day event was also livestreamed via Hyundai Motor’s YouTube channel (Link).

Zeekr and Mobileye to collaborate on Consumer Autonomous Vehicles

06/01/2022

Zeekr and Mobileye to collaborate on Consumer Autonomous Vehicles

Zeekr, Geely Holding Group’s (Geely) premium electric mobility technology brand, will collaborate with Mobileye, an Intel company, to expand their strategic technology partnership with a goal to deliver the world’s first consumer autonomous vehicles with L4 capabilities by 2024.

Togg mobility concept set for CES 2022 showcase

06/01/2022

Togg mobility concept set for CES 2022 showcase

Emerging technology pioneer, Togg, will debut a high-concept, forward-thinking mobility solution at CES 2022 that brings together advanced electric, autonomous and connected technologies within one design sphere.

Markus Deusing appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet International

06/01/2022

Markus Deusing appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet International

Markus Deusing, previously Chief Commercial Officer, has taken over as Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet International as of January 1 st 2022. Markus will continue the successful management established by former CEO, Marco Lessacher, who will take on responsibility for the global sales activities of BMW Group Financial Services as the new Vice

How to keep your 12 days of Christmas as safe as possible

23/12/2021

How to keep your 12 days of Christmas as safe as possible

ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering a line-up of safer driving tips for the 12 days of Christmas. The pressures of the festive season mean it’s often easy to let good habits slip, so now is an ideal time to remember the importance of staying safe on our holiday journeys.

Enhanced power and speed: Volkswagen takes voice control in the Golf to a new level

23/12/2021

Enhanced power and speed: Volkswagen takes voice control in the Golf to a new level

Faster, more powerful, more stable: Volkswagen optimises infotainment in the current Golf. The new software and hardware now going into series production enhance a wide range of functions. In particular, voice control now responds up to four times faster, taking performance up to the premium level. Numerous customer requests have been incorporated.

Research reveals cost of vehicle recovery without breakdown cover

23/12/2021

Research reveals cost of vehicle recovery without breakdown cover

Motorists are being urged to give themselves the gift of breakdown cover this Christmas as new figures show the expense those without a policy are likely to face if they require roadside rescue.

Festive getaway could be the busiest in five years with 27m trips planned

23/12/2021

Festive getaway could be the busiest in five years with 27m trips planned

This Christmas could see the busiest getaway on the roads in five years with an estimated 27m trips by car to see friends and family between today and Christmas Eve, a study by the RAC and INRIX shows.*

New mid-size ET5 electric sedan revealed at NIO Day 2021

23/12/2021

New mid-size ET5 electric sedan revealed at NIO Day 2021

Today (18.12.21) in Suzhou, China, at NIO Day 2021, NIO unveiled ET5, its new mid-size smart electric sedan. Blending performance with the luxury of space and the joy of driving, NIO’s most compact car to date features a pure and precise exterior with the concept of a cossetting second living space inside.

PEUGEOT announces improved driving range for the e-2008 and updates to the wider range

23/12/2021

PEUGEOT announces improved driving range for the e-2008 and updates to the wider range

PEUGEOT has improved the driving range of the e-2008 with additional efficiency technology, while the wider range has been updated with a revised trim line-up and new styling features.

Hagerty looks back at the 2021 UK Bull Market: Did it call it right?

23/12/2021

Classic Car News

Hagerty looks back at the 2021 UK Bull Market: Did it call it right?

In December 2020, Hagerty launched the first Hagerty UK Bull Market List. The Hagerty Valuations Team analysed their extensive data sources, used to power the Hagerty Price Guide, to identify 10 classic and collectable cars that every car enthusiast should keep their eye on during the year ahead.

SAIETTA posts impressive half-year results to cap a successful year of growth

23/12/2021

SAIETTA posts impressive half-year results to cap a successful year of growth

SAIETTA Group plc (Saietta), a specialist in high-tech advanced e-mobility propulsion, has announced strong first half year sales and profit performance that further boosts the company’s growth trajectory.

BCA stages massive festive sale programme

23/12/2021

Residual Value Update

BCA stages massive festive sale programme

BCA has announced an extensive programme of online auctions and Buy Now sales between Christmas and New Year with thousands of vehicles on offer.

Vauxhall revises electric car pricing policy in response to Government Plug-in Car Grant changes

23/12/2021