Vehicle news - Page 24

UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, up 5.7% to 80,091 units, according to figures from the SMMT.

The monthly finance cost of a new car has risen by 40% since 2019 as the automotive industry grapples with the effects of Covid, semiconductor shortages and energy price rises.

Cox Automotive predicts 2023 will see 1.77 million new car registrations, representing a 15.6% increase year-on-year, in the best case scenario.

Nissan has revealed the all-new X-Trail, which is available to order now in five- and seven-seat configurations.

Cox Automotive has downgraded its full-year forecast for new car and van registrations.

Peugeot has unveiled the 408, a new fastback model that’s designed to combine the best bits of a saloon, hatchback and SUV.

Toyota is rolling out a series of enhancements to its Rav4 SUV model for the 2023 model year.

Stellantis has invested more than £28 million in two of its engineering hubs to boost the range of its future electric models and to develop autonomous driving technology.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is launching the ORA Funky Cat, a new electric city car that’s priced at £30,495.

The supply of new cars and vans could worsen, and prices could rise further, while Russia’s conflict with Ukraine continues, warns Cox Automotive.