Charging Times: Hyundai Kona Electric 10-80% in just 53 minutes

By |2023-02-06T10:11:47+00:00February 6th, 2023|Automotive News, News|

The Hyundai Kona Electric is an all-electric version of the Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover SUV. It was first introduced in 2018 and is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. It is powered by a 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and an electric motor that produces 201 horsepower.

APD launches health check to help dealers maximise profits

By |2022-10-25T19:37:47+01:00October 26th, 2022|Automotive News, Dealer Insights|

To enable management teams to navigate change and understand where there is a significant financial opportunity for their business, APD Business Management has created a 25-point Dealer Management Health Check as part of its new industry whitepaper – How dealers can maximise profits in an uncertain market.

Rapid growth for fleet service network

By |2022-08-08T10:18:01+01:00August 8th, 2022|Aftermarket and workshop, Automotive News|

Fleet managers are freed up to focus on more strategic activities as drivers can locate the most convenient service provider in their area. AI is used to prioritise providers with the appropriate capabilities and cost profile. Technology enables drivers to serve their needs in real-time and improve compliance procedures by creating a digital record of all interactions.

Open banking to become “dominant” form of payment in car retailing by 2030

By |2022-07-19T13:32:20+01:00July 26th, 2022|Automotive News, Dealer Insights|

Open banking enables customers to pay directly from their personal bank accounts to a dealer’s account, using their banking app rather than relying on debit or credit cards provided by a third-party. Despite open banking being relatively new it is experiencing exponential growth in the UK with 4.5 million regular users across all retail sectors

New business up 30% during first half of year at Startline

By |2022-07-13T13:08:29+01:00July 13th, 2022|Automotive News, Dealer Insights|

One of the core truths about the used car market is that people will buy used cars when the economy is good, and also when it is bad. They continue to need personal transport in all conditions and only in the very worst does the sector really tend to suffer. The factors that have helped make sales so buoyant in recent times such as consistent consumer demand and low stock supply look set to ease only by degrees and we are pretty confident that we will enjoy a strong H2

Is your EV charging unit compliant?

By |2022-07-12T10:22:27+01:00July 12th, 2022|Automotive News, News|

As of the 30th June 2022, all EV charge points in the UK must meet the requirements of The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. The regulations apply to occupiers of domestic premises and their visitors, and people at their place of work including fleet drivers at most depots. WHY IS THIS LEGALISATION COMING INTO EFFECT? Electric cars are growing [...]

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