Vehicle news - Page 29

Paragon Automotive is warning that a predicted three per cent rise in new registrations will stress a supply chain that is already operating at capacity.

The Volvo XC90 is the safest new car in Britain, according to Thatcham Research judging in the What Car awards.

Figures released today by the SMMT show registrations of new cars in the UK grew 7.0% in the first half of 2015 to the highest half-year total on record.

Škoda UK’s fleet operation is celebrating its most successful year ever with fleet sales of 38,332 and true fleet sales growth of 50%.

Sales of Qashqai, Juke, Note, and Leaf helped Nissan record 5,651 passenger car fleet registrations in January – a 49% increase on the same month last year, taking the brand to fifth place ahead of Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Ford has announced new research collaborations to drive innovation in mobility and autonomous vehicles and help solve future global transportation challenges.

Eight Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be put to the test in Oslo, Norway during 2015 as part of Hydrogen Transport in European Cities (HyTEC) project.

Jaguar Land Rover is developing a range of new technologies to alert drivers to potential hazards and help prevent accidents involving bicycles and motorbikes.

Improving residual values is key to manufacturer’s plans to win more fleet sales

New car registrations have grown for the 33rd consecutive month.