Jaguar Land Rover has released its annual UK sales figures which saw a welcome rise in its home market. The Coventry car maker sold 118,108 cars in the UK between April 2018 and March 2019 – representing an 8.4% increase over 2017/18. The figures are seen as particularly encouraging in a market where car sales overall declined by 3,67% during the same period. They also provide a welcome shot in the arm for a company that is dealing with a number of challenges at the moment, including plummeting sales in China, declining demand for diesel vehicles and continuing uncertainty over Brexit. The biggest selling vehicle was the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which notched-up sales of almost 20,000. Introduced in 2014, the Halewood-built Discovery Sport has been a consistently strong seller for the company. It is set to undergo a major refresh this year. In total 19,569 Discovery Sports were sold in the UK during the 2018/19 financial year. The best selling Jaguar was the E-Pace, the Big … [Read more...] about Jaguar Land Rover releases annual UK sales figures
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Eight ways that roads of the future will be different to today
The Government wants to consign petrol and diesel cars to history. And the West Midlands Combined Authority is helping to make it happen. The sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from 2040. But the changes on our roads will involve more than simply replacing traditional motor vehicles with electric cars. Alternatives to private motor vehicles, for everyday commuters or for businesses, will include drones, electric bikes and buses that you summon with your phone. Motorists could be offered bribes to ditch the car and take the bus instead. And owners of ultra-low pollution vehicles are to be offered special green number plates - giving them special privileges on the road. That could include exclusive access to special “green” lanes, where older cars are banned. Here’s what’s happening The Government has earmarked £90 million to create what it calls “future mobility zones”, where new transport systems will be tested. It’s … [Read more...] about Eight ways that roads of the future will be different to today
These are the 10 vehicles most popular with car thieves
New research has revealed the ten cars that most drive thieves wild. A company that spends its time trying to recover stolen vehicles has crunched its figures and come up with the who's who of nicked motors. Statistics uncovered by TRACKER – the stolen vehicle recovery experts – has produced the models that criminals lust after. According to the statistics commissioned by insurance giant confused.com, top-of-the-range vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW make up the majority of cars stolen and recovered in 2018. The UK’s most stolen cars are: BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz C-class BMW 3 series Mercedes-Benz E-class BMW 5 series Range Rover Vogue Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Sport Mercedes S-class Mercedes GLE High price models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz dominate the top 10 most stolen vehicles. In fact, three BMW models make up the top 10. The BMW 3 and 5 Series rank at third and fifth place … [Read more...] about These are the 10 vehicles most popular with car thieves
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New research has revealed the top ten cars that drive thieves wild. A company that spends its time trying to recover stolen vehicles has crunched its figures and come up with the who's who of nicked motors. Statistics uncovered by TRACKER – the stolen vehicle recovery experts – has produced the models that criminals lust after. According to the statistics commissioned by insurance giant confused.com, top-of-the-range vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW make up the majority of cars stolen and recovered in 2018. The UK’s most stolen cars are: BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz C-class BMW 3 series Mercedes-Benz E-class BMW 5 series Range Rover Vogue Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Sport Mercedes S-class Mercedes GLE High price models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz dominate the top 10 most stolen vehicles. In fact, three BMW models make up the top 10. The BMW 3 and 5 Series rank at third and fifth … [Read more...] about Stolen to order
The 10 makes of car most popular with thieves in the UK
There are many things to take into consideration when buying a new car and these days that might include whether it is one of the most popular models with thieves. New research by TRACKER – the stolen vehicle recovery experts – has revealed the cars that thieves love to steal. According to the statistics commissioned by insurance giant confused.com, top-of-the-range vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW make up the majority of cars stolen and recovered in 2018. The UK’s most stolen cars are: BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz C-class BMW 3 series Mercedes-Benz E-class BMW 5 series Range Rover Vogue Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Sport Mercedes S-class Mercedes GLE High price models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz dominate the top 10 most stolen vehicles. In fact, three BMW models make up the top 10. The BMW 3 and 5 Series rank at third and fifth place respectively. But the X5 takes the top spot, rising to first from second place in 2017. However, Mercedes have four of … [Read more...] about The 10 makes of car most popular with thieves in the UK