Analysts slash Motorpoint’s forecast following £10.5m profit slump October 6, 2022 Analysts at Liberum have slashed their forecasts for Motorpoint after the car dealer reported a £10.5m slump in profit. “We reduce our FY23E profit before tax by 50 per cent to £7m,” Liberum’s senior analyst Sanjay Vidyarthi wrote. Motorpoint – which posted today a record £785m revenue for the six months ended 30 June – [...]
EV sales drive new car market growth in September October 5, 2022 The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven a 4.6 per growth in September’s new car market, according to data published today. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that new electric vehicle registrations grew by 16.5 per cent to more than 38,000 units. After March, September is the second-biggest month [...]
Drivers should have seen bigger fuel price cuts, says RAC October 5, 2022 Drivers should have seen a bigger cut in fuel prices at the pump after costs slumped in September. According to data published today by the RAC, the average price of a litre of petrol went down to 162.9p – the sixth biggest monthly drop since 2000. Filling up a 55-litre petrol car has gone back [...]
Volkswagen boss: All of group’s brands preparing for IPO as exercise October 4, 2022 Volkswagen’s boss Oliver Blume said all of the group’s subsidiaries are preparing to float as an exercise. This comes on the heels of Porsche floating last Thursday in Frankfurt for €75bn (£67bn). Blume explained on Tuesday that top officials at each brand – including Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini – were sharpening their focus ahead of [...]
SMMT: UK automotive needs investments, not government handouts October 3, 2022 The UK automotive sector needs a renewed focus on investment, not government handouts – said industry executive Mike Hawes. According to Hawes – chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – car makers need a “competitive framework that is as competitive as many other countries with whom we trade and with [...]
Car firms push back against greenwashing allegations September 29, 2022 Car manufacturers have pushed back against allegations they are underreporting the indirect lifetime emissions of their vehicles. A report by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) has accused nine of the world’s largest car makers – including Volkswagen, Toyota and BMW – of downplaying the indirect lifetime emissions of their vehicles by, on average, [...]
Porsche shares climb following €75bn IPO September 29, 2022 Posche’s stocks made a strong start on Thursday, climbing as high as 5 per cent following the luxury car maker’s €75bn (£67bn) Frankfurt IPO. Shares increased from an issue price of €82.50 to €86.78 by mid-morning before closing at €82.74. Chief executive Oliver Blume said the company was “very positive about the first price.” “Of [...]
UK automotive recovery threatened by soaring costs September 29, 2022 Despite reporting the fourth consecutive month of growth, the UK’s automotive recovery is threatened by increasing costs. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that 49,901 units were built in August – 34 per cent up year-on-year but 45.9 per cent down on pre-pandemic levels. Overall output remains 13.3 [...]
Pendragon suitor Hedin could consider withdrawing £400m bid if approached by 35p or above offer September 28, 2022 Pendragon’s suitor and majority stakeholder Hedin could consider withdrawing its £400m bid if approached by an offer of 35p per Pendragon share or above. This comes as Pendragon announced on Tuesday a review of its strategic options to maximise shareholder value. The Swedish group – which owns a 26 per cent share in the company [...]
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid review: inner space September 26, 2022 Volkswagen’s replacement for the Caravelle proves why MPVs still work for families. We drive the practical and retro-styled new Multivan.