The September plate-change new car market was tough. Consumer confidence was hit, demand for new cars declined and dealers pre-registered cars to meet quarterly targets. New car registrations rose 1.3% to 343,255 units. The SMMT said it was a below-par performance following the -20.5% decline in the same month in 2018, when new emissions regulations… Continue reading New car demand down, dealers use pre-registrations to meet targets
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Dealers see falling consumer demand in October
Dealers had a tough market in October with a slowdown in demand and lower footfall compared to a year ago. Modix, the digital marketing arm of Cox Automotive, said October was a “challenging” month. Its monthly dealer sentiment survey found that 55% of dealers believed demand was down year on year and 59% reported that… Continue reading Dealers see falling consumer demand in October
Morris Commercial Introduces Sentimental Electric Morris JE Van
It’s a premium all-electric van with retro styling and 200 miles (320 km) of range, capable of taking 1,000 kg of payload. This week British start-up Morris Commercial unveiled its all-new, all-electric Morris JE van (teased in October), inspired by the iconic Morris J-type van from 1949-1961 (some 50,000 were sold). The new all-electric incarnation… Continue reading Morris Commercial Introduces Sentimental Electric Morris JE Van
Hyundai Plug-In EV Sales Reach New Monthly Record Of Nearly 9,000
The updated IONIQ contributed to the record a lot, while Kona noted its 2nd best result. Hyundai sold some 8,924 plug-in electric cars in October (globally) – an all-time high for a month, at a healthy 25% growth year-over-year and at a near-record share of 5.2% in overall volume. More than one in 20 cars… Continue reading Hyundai Plug-In EV Sales Reach New Monthly Record Of Nearly 9,000
E-transport boom could see first major European city go car free in 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Next year will see the first major European city to ban private cars, a leading tech investor has predicted, saying a boom in electric-powered bikes and scooters was driving a green “revolution”. Norwegian capital Oslo and bike-friendly Amsterdam in the Netherlands are both candidates to become the first to go… Continue reading E-transport boom could see first major European city go car free in 2020
Grab launches cab-hailing partnership in Japan
A report indicated that Grab will launch a cab-hailing service in the country on Monday via a local tie-up. Go to Source
Tesla’s Berlin plant challenges German carmakers
Government’s delight contrasts with warnings over Musk’s bold move Go to Source
VW increases investment in electric vehicles
German carmaker to spend €33bn on electric mobility in next four years Go to Source
Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Urban Movement Labs (UML) brings together the diverse players needed to successfully implement the next generation of mobility solutions to ensure a sustainable, equitable and accessible future for transportation in Los Angeles, and to generate learnings to be replicated in urban environments around the world. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group announces today it is… Continue reading Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing
To further increase utilization, the vehicle is available as an Enterprise Car Club vehicle on a simple pay as you go tariff at weekends and evenings. Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise Car Club and sharing economy pioneers, Liftshare, have today announced a partnership that will see the two collaborate on a new mobility model that will… Continue reading Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing