Whether it’s information on the latest car releases from manufacturers, or news from the most recent motor show in Geneva or New York, you can find it all here. We spend time writing the stories you want to read on the goings on in the motor industry.
Ford BlueCruise is an innovative hands-free driving technology that allows Ford Mustang Mach-e drivers to take their hands off the wheel on certain pre-mapped motorways, also known as “Blue Zones”. Ford Blue Zones cover over 95% of the UK’s motorways today.
Ford BlueCruise: The Future of Driving Assistance? Read More »
What caused the car shortage, is there really a shortage of fuel and is the Russia-Ukraine conflict really to blame?
Why is there a car and fuel shortage? Read More »
Have you been struggling to search for any car? You’re not alone. Ever wondered why this is? Two words: Microchip shortage. But what exactly is a microchip? Why is there a shortage of them, and when will it end? In this article, we explore the issues related to the microchip shortage, how it has affected the production of vehicles and lead times, and what you should do if you’re looking to purchase, finance or lease a vehicle.
Explained: Microchip Shortage Automotive Read More »
On the 6th of April there will be increases to Vehicle Excise Duty in the UK. In this article we talk about the increases and how you can avoid the hike in first year payments.
Save money by leasing or buying a new vehicle now Read More »
The test drive. It’s always been an important part of the car decision journey but has this changed with a move to a more online buying and leasing journey? In this article we take a look at what the experts are predicting could be the future for car dealerships and leasing and buying in general.
Car dealerships online: is this the future? Read More »
With the UK now completely out of the EU, how will car prices be affected? Has the new trade agreement that was reached ensured that car prices will not increase? In this article we take a look at the new trade agreement and whether it will change the price of vehicles being purchased or leased from EU-based manufacturers.
Post-Brexit: Will car prices increase? Read More »
Things are in upheaval right now across almost every industry. If you have a car on order, or are looking for a new vehicle, you’ll likely want to know what’s happening in the motoring industry. In this article we have the rundown of the current state of affairs.
The motoring industry: What’s happening during the Covid-19 pandemic? Read More »
The Covid-19 crisis has affected every single country in the world. While some are well on the road to recovery, others are still in lockdown. So, what does this mean if you’re looking for a new car? With many factories closed it can be difficult. We’re here to answer your questions.
The motoring industry and the current global situation Read More »
The London Motor Show, held in 2019 at the ExCeL London was a huge event which attracted over 30,000 visitors in its 4-day run. For the first two days we took some time out to listen to informative panels about the future of electric, women the motor industry and had a chance to see a possible future for James Bond! Of course, it wasn’t all about the panels, we saw stunt shows, supercars and brand new cars from Hyundai, Isuzu and MG. To find out more about what we saw, keep reading.
The London Motor Show – Supercars, Electric Cars, Women in Cars Read More »
So, you’re thinking about buying or leasing a new car in the next few months? You know that it’s going to take some time for the car to be assembled how you want, but it’s still only going to be a few weeks, right? What happens if you don’t need your car until May? Is Brexit going to make that much of a difference?
What are the consequences of Brexit for the car industry? Read More »
Every one of the highlights of the auto calendar, the Geneva Motor Show always gets our engines going here at OSV. Last year, highlights included the blistering Ferrari 812 SuperFast, the McLaren 720S and the Lamborghini Aventador.
Catching the eye and capturing the imagination this time around is a brand new Skoda gas hybrid, Porsche’s stunning rival to the Tesla X – and, um, a Volkswagen school bus that drives itself.
There’s more too, including a brand spanking new Aston Martin that’s so fast the brand themselves aren’t letting us know quite how fast just yet!
The Geneva Motor Show 2018 Highlights Read More »
Electric vehicles are slowly becoming an established part of the world’s transport ecosystem, but while Norway is known as the green car capital, it might surprise some people to learn that France is leading the way in electric vehicle infrastructure. According to the new Electric Car Index from OSV Ltd, the UK’s leading independent vehicle professionals, the French installed more than a third more electric vehicle charging points (11,987) in the last year than anywhere else in the world – only Germany (ranked fifth overall with 1.1% market share and a single buyer incentive) came close, with 7,937 – putting them at the top of OSV’s electric vehicle index.
France powers ahead in electric vehicle prep – new OSV index reveals Read More »
Do you know about the new changes to car tax? If you do, you’re part of a minority as it’s been reported that a majority of British drivers are unaware of these new changes.
Confused.com have found that 61% of motorists are unaware of the new changes to the VED bands that came into effect on April 1st of this year (2017). They also found that just 11% of the 2,000 drivers surveyed fully understood the new rules which means that 9 out of 10 of drivers aren’t completely aware how the changes will affect them next time they register a new or used car. According to the study carried out by confused.com, those surveyed felt that not enough had been done to publicise the changes which has left many unaware of the changes.
Three out of five drivers are unaware of the VED changes Read More »
What is Brexit? What is the Electoral College? How to play Pokemon Go? How to move to Canada? How many remote control cars does it take to pull a full-sized Hilux? All burning questions, all desperate for answers. These were the the most commonly asked questions entered into Google of 2016. Okay, the last one wasn’t but it’s the one Toyota decided to answer in a new series of short films in which the off-roader is pitted against the “Hog Heaven” hero, Tamiya Hilux Bruiser 4X4…a remote controlled car.
The Tamiya Hilux Bruiser 4X4 is a remote controlled car that was released in 1985. It has a 3 speed transmission and solid axle leaf spring suspension. It has a metal ladder frame chassis and a sleeper cab made of injection-molded ABS plastic. It even has clutch mechanisms and you can buy LEDs to make realistic lights.
How Many Tamiya 4×4 Bruisers Does it Take to Pull a Toyota Hilux? Read More »
It’s a little too early to know if diesel cars are being discontinued. Transport experts have been talking for some time about diesel cars being discontinued. This is because the government is under pressure to place more importance on reducing air pollution. The supreme court has ruled that UK Government must take urgent action to tackle air pollution. This industrial action has prompted discussions about diesel cars being discontinued. The EU previously demanded that Britain cut nitrogen dioxide levels to 40 micrograms of per cubic metre by 2010. The UK have failed to reach this target. As a result, the European Commission have threatened to fine the UK millions of pounds.
Are diesel cars being discontinued? We investigate Read More »
The original Mini has been named the best British-built car of all time according to Britain’s most influential car bosses and Auto Express. The original Mini beat the likes of the E-Type Jaguar and the Land Rover Defender to the top spot after a rigorous voting process to find the best-British built car.
Beating 75 models that rolled off production lines in the UK, the judges were asked to pick their top 10. This was to be based on sales, groundbreaking design or unbeatable performance. Judges included Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer and Ian Robertson, BMW’s sales and brand board member.
Original Mini named Best of British Read More »
It’s something you thought you’d only see in utopian sci-fi movies but later this month the first ever production-ready flying car is due to be shown at the most exclusive supercar show in the world, the Top Marques Monaco.
The vehicle was first revealed as a concept back in 2014 and has been built by AeroMobil, a Slovak pioneering company. The vehicle is fully functional as both an aeroplane and a four-wheel car and is powered by hybrid propulsion with the wings sweeping back against the body when it is in driving mode. The vehicle is alleged ‘production ready’ with motor authority reporting that it has a Rotax 912 four-cylinder air-cooled engine with 100 horsepower and a top speed of 124mph in the air. On the road it can supposedly reach 99mph with a mpg of 35.3. Apart from that, technical details are slightly thin on the ground. However, we expect more details to be revealed closer to the show.
The Flying Car that could be available for purchase this year Read More »
Rock and Rolls-Royce? The luxury brand have teamed up with British icons to create one-off vehicles that celebrate “the illustrious career of a British pop and rock legend”.
Each of the musicians included were personally involved with the design of their Wraith to create a piece of memorabilia unlike no other.
So, who was involved? Don’t worry, we aren’t going to show you a picture of a Wraith designed by James Blunt, Rolls-Royce have chosen some of the greatest music legends to come out of our small Island.
One-off Rolls-Royces designed by Rock Royalty Read More »
It was teased last week, and now the next generation Ssang Yong Rexton has finally been revealed. This is ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Seoul Motorshow in 2017.
The new Rexton shares a lot of its design with the LIV-2 concept. However, there are notable changes to the bumper, headlamps as well as black body cladding as opposed to body-coloured cladding on the concept car.
The Next Generation SsangYong Rexton Revealed Read More »
It reaches 60mph in 1.3 seconds and can hit 124mph in just 5.6 seconds…and is a 1984 Chevrolet S10 Truck.
The truck, deemed Britain’s fastest pickup truck, has been fitted with a 7-litre V8 engine and built-in nitrous oxide kit, giving it 900bhp and has a top speed of over 150mph and goes on sale at Classic Car Auctions in April.
Britain’s fastest Pick-up goes on sale Read More »
On March 7th at the Geneva Motor Show, Renault unveiled their face-lifted Captur to much excitement. The new Captur comes with a higher level of specification and updated styling.
The interior has also got a bit of an upgrade with a new Signature S trim level being added that comes with a newer R-Link infotainment system.
The Renault Captur is the best-selling B-segment crossover in Europe and has understandably had a few adjustments to keep it fresh and exciting. There are now an additional two colours to choose from, Desert Orange and Ocean Blue, as well as a new roof colour while the Captur will still keep its two-tone option. Like the other new Renault models, the new Captur will get full LED headlights as an option with LED daytime running lights as well, which form a C-shape motif. The skid plate, as seen on previous models, has been revised…
Renault uncover their Captur facelift Read More »
The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2012, and at the Geneva Motor Show this year we finally get to see the final product…and it’s pretty similar to the concept.
There could be a chance that families driving the Panamera might have a gripe that it just doesn’t have enough space. These families might end up looking elsewhere for something slightly on the larger side. Well, to stop that happening Porsche have unveiled a larger version of the Panamera, the Sport Turismo.
At first glance, it doesn’t look much bigger, and that’s because the wheelbase, the length and the width remain unchanged. So, what’s different?
Porsche Unveil Their Big-Booted Panamera Read More »
It’s no secret that studies often find that women consider men who drive expensive cars more attractive, but what about the cars they find least attractive?
New research released today, revealed that the Mini topped the list with just 5% of women saying that they found men driving Mini’s attractive.
New research reveals men driving Mini’s are found least attractive Read More »
The trade body for the vehicle rental and leasing industry has responded to the government’s Autumn Statement. Full details are below: The BVRLA has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new, more granulated range of company car tax bandings for ultra-low emission cars from April 2020, but is concerned that the timing of the changes will lead to a drop-off in demand for these vehicles in the intervening period. The changes will see 15 new bandings introduced, of which 11 will be for ULEVS. From 2020…
BVRLA reacts To 2016 autumn statement Read More »
The Autumn Statement was announced this week, and it’s safe to say a lot has changed since the Spring Budget. Therefore, there are some pretty big changes, particularly to the automotive industry. So, how is it going to affect the motor industry? And, how does this have an impact on you? We take a look at what the Autumn Statement means for the Automotive industry, and what this means for you. Introduced in 1976, the Autumn Statement is the second big economic speech made by the Government every year. This Statement was particularly anticipated as this is the first economic Statement since the EU Referendum and as Theresa May as Prime Minister…
The autumn statement and the automotive industry Read More »
Don’t Stop Me Now is the number one driving song in the UK, a study has revealed.
The single which was released in 1979 was one of three Queen hits to feature in the top ten.
Mr Brightside, the first single released by The Killers was runner up.
REVEALED: THE UK’s TOP 10 DRIVING SONGS Read More »
Almost half of all drivers (47%) say they lose their car keys on a regular basis according to new survey by OSV, the UK’s leading independent vehicle supply professionals.
With motorists admitting to spending on average 4 minutes per day looking for car keys, it’s come to light that almost a third (28%) of all drivers don’t keep a spare set of keys as a back-up, and nearly one in five (17%) drivers confess to misplacing their car keys once a week.
Brits spend 1460 minutes per year looking for car keys Read More »
As September draws closer and the tranche of fresh vehicle releases looms on the horizon, many companies turn their attention to refreshing their fleet. With 33% of all interviewees stating that a good company car is one of the greatest incentives for accepting a new role, businesses have begun using their fleets to incentivise staff. According to a recent survey by OSV, the UK’s best independent vehicle supply professionals, BMW are leading the way when it comes to pulling power.
BMW is the UK’s Most Popular Fleet Car Read More »
On 8th July 2016, the government published a policy paper on the changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates, otherwise known as road tax. For you and me, this means changes to our road tax rates. But don’t worry, we’re going to explain what the changes are, why they’ve changed, and what it means for you.
The changes will be implemented from April 2017, and will only apply to cars first registered after 1st of April. The change has come about due to our cars becoming more efficient. While this is great for our environment, it’s not so great for our government and their car tax pot…
Car tax changes 2017: Everything you need to know Read More »
More and more Brits are heading home from work, not only stressed by their job, their boss, their bills and the traffic but added into the mix is the stress of arriving home to nowhere to park anywhere near their house, sometimes even to find, a dedicated parking space taken or their drop down blocked.
Hate thy neighbour? – 62% of Brits falling out over parking. Read More »
It seems that everyone is taking selfies these days, with even the Prime Minister unashamedly posing in front of a camera phone at state events, and Her Majesty the Queen doing a bit of well-timed photo-bombing during the Olympics. While the selfie itself may be a bit of harmless fun, a new survey by OSV, the UK’s best independent vehicle supply professionals, hints that the selfie may be getting out of hand, with drivers throwing caution to the wind and taking photos when behind the wheel.
It’s all the rage on the road – the rise of the in-car selfie Read More »
Independent vehicle supplier, OSV, has carried out research into the driving traits of luxury car owners and found that the prestige car most drivers would buy with any unexpected windfall would be a Mercedes-Benz (27%) followed closely by a Range Rover (24.5%).
Female Mercedes-Benz drivers voted most attractive on the road Read More »
It’s always been a difficult question – how to attract the best talent to your business. Sure; money talks, but it’s not the only influencer. These days the savvy job-hunter is looking for company kudos; the old ‘how good will this look on my CV?’ chestnut. They want an attractive and comfortable work environment. They look for the potential to progress. And, all other things being equal, they look to employment perks: assisted childcare; healthcare; dental; and yes, according to a recent survey by OSV, the UK’s best independent vehicle supply professionals, they look for a company car.
Driving Talent – Company cars prove huge pull to potential employees. Read More »
Although it seems that men are far less likely to confess to it than women, recent research conducted by OSV, the UK’s leading independent vehicle supply professionals, has revealed that in the last twelve months a whopping 29 percent of motorists has had a minor prang while parking. While small bumps are often inconsequential, it’s a little more worrying that a naughty 12% confessed to the fact that they didn’t inform the owner of the other car involved or even leave a note, after a parking incident.
Things That Go Bump in the Car – OSV Talk Parking Prangs and Other Minor Mishaps Read More »
If you think the Easter bank holiday weekend is about overindulging in chocolate eggs and eating roast lamb then think again. Research released by OSV.ltd.uk today suggests the bank holiday is for car maintenance and in particular car washing. A huge 15 million cars could be in for a polish this weekend with 57% of men and 22% of women surveyed planning to wash their car this bank holiday.
General Motors factory workers have been given a boost with the news that the U.S. automotive giant plans to introduce
General Motors To Introduce Robotic Gripping Gloves For Staff By 2017 Read More »
According to a report by The Financial Times, there is a 75% chance of Toyota pulling out of the UK
Brexit: “75% Chance” Of Toyota Pulling Out Of UK Read More »
Japanese automaker Nissan will take legal action against Vote Leave, Britain’s official campaign for the UK to leave the European
Nissan To Sue Vote Leave Campaign Read More »
As part of its 100th year celebrations, BMW this week released its vision for what they expect their autonomous Mini’s,
BMW Reveal Their Unique Vision For Self-Driving Cars Read More »
American TV personality Jesse James is very much a love or hate character, but car enthusiasts don’t doubt his taste
Jesse James’ Custom Volkswagen Notchback Goes Up For Sale Read More »
An Aston Martin which took part in the 1949 Le Mans race is expected to sell for around £1,000,000 when
Aston Martin Stolen 14 Years Ago Set For Auction Read More »
A 1974 Volkswagen Beetle with just 56 miles on the clock is being prepared for auction. The question is: What
1974 VW Beetle Up For Auction – And It’s Done Just 56 Miles Read More »
Although it hasn’t committed felonies on the same scale as Volkswagen, Nissan has found itself caught up in the emissions
Nissan Latest Company To Get Caught Up In Emissions Scandal Read More »
A selection of some of the most legendary American race cars to ever make it onto asphalt are destined for
Classic American Race Cars That Are About To Sell For Millions Read More »
The Tesla Model 3 created a pre-order stir just two weeks ago and is far from its 2017 release date,
Elon Musk Offers New Tesla Model Teaser Read More »
Electric cars are about to become more commonplace on the busy streets of London as official figures released this week
Electric Car Sales Rocket 85% In London Read More »
If – like me – you’ve always fancied owning a piece of the royal motorcade, you might be able to,
Queen’s Bentley Mulsanne Available For Under £200k Read More »
High-value cars with a combined worth of over one million pounds have been returned to the UK from Uganda after
Stolen Luxury Vehicles Worth Over £1m Returned To UK From Uganda Read More »
A German court has thrown out a lawsuit by a customer who wanted to cancel his purchase of a new
Buyer Loses VW Lawsuit As Pressure On German Automaker Mounts Read More »
A British car called the Peel P50, which holds the record for the world’s smallest automobile, has sold at auction
Peel P50; World’s Smallest Car Sells For 120K Read More »
