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Suzuki ranks first in Warranty Solutions Group reliability survey
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) Of the 29 manufacturers in the Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) reliability survey, Suzuki ranked first with the lowest warranty claim rate of just 6. 29%. WSG said that this ranking confirmed that simpler engineering and more controlled vehicle complexity can contribute to stronger…...
Orders open on Renault 4 E-Tech electric "Plein Sud
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (628+ words) The Renault 4 E-Tech electric Plein Sud with a full-length electric opening canvas roof is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from "27, 445 OTR after the Electric Car Grant. Available in techno+ and iconic+ trim levels, Renault said…...
Arval places in top 1% of businesses assessed by Eco Vadis globally
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (282+ words) Vehicle leasing company Arval UK has earned an Eco Vadis Platinum Medal, scoring 88 out of 100, placing the company in the top 1% globally based on businesses assessed by Eco Vadis in the previous 12 months. This achievement sees Arval increasing its gold…...
OMODA 7 SHS-P models delivered to customers across UK
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (504+ words) The first OMODA 7 SHS-P models have now been delivered to customers across the UK, marking the nationwide arrival of the brand's latest model. Positioned between the compact OMODA 5 and the flagship OMODA 9 SHS-P, the OMODA 7 introduces a mid-size SUV designed…...
Insta Volt expands battery storage rollout, 20 more sites planned for 2026
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (573+ words) Insta Volt has opened five new battery energy storage system (BESS) sites as part of a wider programme aimed at reducing grid-related constraints and supporting the expansion of its ultra-rapid charging network. The latest locations form part of a "2. 5m investment,…...
Better than a Porsche? Genesis GV60 review
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (720+ words) There was a time when buying a luxury car was a simple affair. You picked Germany, you picked a badge, and you picked exactly how loudly you wanted the world to know you'd done well. That era is over, and…...
Electric models hit price parity with petrol on monthly leases, finds Octopus EV
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (223+ words) Many electric car models now cost the same as " or even less than " petrol cars on a monthly lease, according to Octopus Electric Vehicles. Data from Octopus EV showed that the median monthly lease price for an EV is now…...
April data shows strong fuel cost advantage for EV owners " Autotrader
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (818+ words) Autotrader, together with Zapmap, has revealed that potential fuel cost savings for running an electric vehicle (EV) reached "960 in April. This represented the highest savings since records began in November 2023. The findings followed months of rising petrol prices, which have…...
One in four fleets adding new entrant brands to choice lists, Arval research shows
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (392+ words) More than one in four fleets have added vehicles from new entrant manufacturers to their company car choice lists, according to new research from the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory. The study found that 26% of fleets had already included models…...
Suzuki Swift Hybrid named UK's most fuel-efficient petrol car by Car Gurus
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (252+ words) The Suzuki Swift Hybrid has been named the UK's most fuel-efficient petrol car currently on sale, according to new research from car shopping platform Car Gurus. The latest Suzuki Swift Hybrid topped the ranking based on its WLTP combined fuel…...