Alan Feldberg

PHEVs set pace in falling market

The UK new car market fell by 4.1% in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with plug-in hybrids slumping by 34% after the removal of […]

Van market continues upward trend

Demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew in April, up 4.7%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 24,604 […]

Polestar unveils new R&D centre

Polestar has opened a new research and development centre in Coventry. Initially employing around 60 engineers, the centre brings a wealth of specialised skills to the company that will specifically […]

New study dispels insurance myths

New research has revealed that it’s cheaper to have nine points on your driving licence than protecting your no-claims insurance policy. Incredibly, insurance quotes were nearly 10% cheaper on average […]

Government still underestimating PHEV benefits

The government has massively underestimated the benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and isn’t doing enough to drive the evolution to zero-emission vehicles. These are some of the findings of […]

SEAT sales set new standard

SEAT’s global sales went up by seven per cent from January to April 2019 compared to the same period the previous year as it broke the 200,000 barrier for the […]

Thatcham academy soars above national average

Thatcham Research Automotive Academy has recorded a 92% pass rate for its apprentices compared to a national average of 67%. This has been confirmed by the Education and Skills Funding […]

Superstars’ supercars under the hammer

A collection of supercars owned by superstars will go on sale on a bumper day at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire on 11 May. Models owned by the likes of Chris Evans […]

Volvo launches EMEA parental policy

Volvo has announced that all sales employees in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) will be offered six months maternity or paternity leave with 80% pay. Its EMEA […]

Mercedes-Benz opens Carlisle outlet

Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle has opened its state-of-the-art retail outlet. The all-new showroom is the first car dealership on Kingmoor Park, Cumbria’s only Enterprise Zone, and will provide several firsts for […]

Reckless drivers should be banned from UK roads

A new survey has found that eight in 10 people surveyed believe reckless motorists should have their licence revoked, regardless of the offence, and be made to re-take their DVSA […]

Toyota backs London start-up

Toyota has underlined it ambition to become a mobility services provider by investing in a London-based carpool start-up. Faxi has developed an app that allows users to find and connect […]