In my latest drive review, I take the new BMW 550e XDrive M Sport Pro saloon petrol plug-in hybrid for a test drive at the Millbrook Proving Grounds test circuit. Prices start from £79,605.00 6 cylinder 3.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine 489 hp (combined) 280-350 mpg CO2 22 g/km Catch all the action in [...]
Lancia has released an image of the new Ypsilon. The image showcases the car's LED round rear light inspired by the legendary Lancia Stratos. Luca Napolitano, Lancia brand CEO said, We unveil the rear of the New Lancia Ypsilon, which reflects the brand new, pure and radical design language. The iconic round rear LED [...]
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The UK new car registrations in March rose by 18.2%. A total of 287,825 new cars were delivered resulting in an eighth consecutive month of growth. (Above figures are according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). The Tesla Model Y was March’s best selling vehicle with a total of 8,123 new registrations. [...]
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that for the month of July 2022, UK new car registrations fell -9.0%.A total of 112,162 new cars were registered last month.By now (I am quite sure) that you know the reasons for the decline - ongoing global supply issues with semiconductor, Covid [...]
58,994 new cars were registered in February 2022. This is a 15% increase compared to February 2021… but it is -25.9% down on pre-pandemic February 2020. February is normally a quieter month because of the March plate change. Despite February’s traditional low registration numbers, consumers are switching to EVs in ever-increasing numbers. More than ever, [...]
Figures from the The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that last months UK new car market declined by -29.5%. A total of 123,296 new cars were registered. Registrations for plug-in vehicles continued to grow. The automotive sector continues to battle against shortages of semiconductors and staff, which is throttling our ability to [...]
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) June new car registrations grew 28.0%. 186,128 new cars were registered last month. With the final phases of the UK’s vaccine rollout well underway and confidence increasing, the automotive sector is now battling against a ‘long Covid’ of vehicle supply challenges. The semiconductor shortages arising [...]
Last week Kia released some teasing pictures of its new EV6 model. (I posted them on my We Blog Any Car Facebook page). Kia have now revealed the new EV6 ahead of its world premiere later this month. “EV6, as the first dedicated Kia EV, is a showcase of human-centred, progressive design and electrified power. [...]
With lockdown in full swing for the month of April, these new figures from the SMMT will not be a surprise. New car registrations for April 2020 sets a new record fall of 97.3%. Only 4,321 new vehicles were registered - which is 156,743 fewer than in April 2019. With the UK’s showrooms closed for the [...]
