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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nearly 70% of dealers see PHEVs as stepping stone to EV adoption: Startline survey
A recent survey conducted by Startline has revealed that nearly seven out of ten dealers (68%) believe that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are serving as a transitional option for car buyers hesitant to fully embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Published in Startline's July Used Car Tracker, the findings indicate that 60% of dealers anticipate an increase in the value of PHEVs while 48% expect demand for these vehicles to rise as well. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You However, the outlook is not entirely optimistic, with only 37% of dealers expressing confidence that PHEVs will maintain a long-term presence in the market. The same percentage of respondents indicated that buyers may begin to reject PHEVs in favour of fully electric alternatives. Startline Motor Finance CEO Paul Burgess said: 'While there are now strong indications that the market for used EVs is improving quite rapidly, there remains a sizeable cohort of car buyers who are concerned about factors such as accessing charging. 'For them, PHEVs are emerging as a halfway house to electrification, providing some electric range but also the reassurance of a combustion engine. It makes sense that they are becoming more popular. 'It's interesting, though, that more than a third of dealers believe their current rise will pass as more drivers opt for a full EV. They think that while PHEVs are very much on an upwards trajectory right now, their drivers will move onto fully electric cars in time.' Additionally, nearly 13% of dealers noted that recent changes to the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which allows PHEVs to remain on sale until 2035, have influenced their views on the market dynamics surrounding these vehicles. Burgess added: 'Certainly, there is a widespread expectation that the revised ZEV Mandate will provide a boost to PHEVs in the new car sector, but it is clear that few used car dealers in our research believe it will have a material impact on their customers.' The Startline Used Car Tracker, compiled monthly by APD Global Research, surveyed 300 consumers and 60 dealers for this report. "Nearly 70% of dealers see PHEVs as stepping stone to EV adoption: Startline survey" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
SUV drivers issued warning as third of people demand rule change
Almost 40 per cent of people believe there are too many SUVs on UK roads and 21 per cent back higher taxes on the vehicles, according to a new survey. This could lead to new rules being introduced A survey has revealed that a third of motorists are backing new measures that could see owners of larger vehicles hit with increased taxes. A notable 37% of participants voiced concerns over the abundance of SUV s on British roads, pinpointing safety as their main worry. According to Transport & Environment's latest reports, there are 1.12 million SUVs registered in the UK, a 33% increase from 2022. Other reports revealed that SUV registrations might increase to 75% of all new car registrations by 2027. The study also indicated that 35% of those surveyed would welcome regulations leading to improved SUV designs, and 21% are in favour of higher taxation on these vehicles. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, commented on the popularity of SUVs, saying: "SUVs have become the usual choice for most drivers in the UK who tend to like their higher seating position, adaptability for family life, and their go-anywhere image." He acknowledged the growing safety concerns, particularly regarding pedestrian safety, stating: "However, our research shows there is a significant minority of people who are concerned about the increased safety risks that they bring, especially when it comes to pedestrians' surviving impacts." Burgess stopped short of suggesting a widespread backlash but admitted it would "be premature to say that there is a backlash against SUVs, but there's clearly a high degree of unease about how common they have become on our roads." The report also found that 19% support restrictions on SUVs in areas with high foot traffic, and 18% believe the automotive industry should do more to encourage the purchase of non-SUV models, reports Birmingham Live. Dr Anna Goodman, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and lead author of the study, highlighted the risks posed by larger vehicles: "Our findings highlight that these larger vehicles are particularly dangerous for children, especially young children." "This is probably because children are shorter in height and are therefore more vulnerable to the risks of being hit by vehicles with a tall front bonnet," she added. Nicola Pastore, the founder of Solve the School Run, expressed her concerns, saying: "Every day I worry about my children's safety just walking to school. The rise in massive SUVs on our streets has made a simple journey feel dangerous. "Parents shouldn't have to feel this way. It's time councillors stepped up with bold, coordinated action to protect children and reclaim our neighbourhoods."
Daily Record
17-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Lanark historian collects MBE from King Charles
Ed Archer was named in the 2025 new year honours list and was invited to a royal presentation at Holyrood Lanark heritage expert Ed Archer enjoyed his very own historic occasion as he had a royal appointment to collect his MBE from the King. He was a special guest at Holyrood Palace to collect the honour he was awarded at new year, recognising his 'services to heritage and to the community in Clydesdale', where he is chair of Lanark and district archaeological society and is a former teacher, councillor and volunteer development officer. Ed discussed Clydesdale heritage with King Charles and said it had been a 'magnificent' day, to which he was accompanied by wife Sandra and his adult children Tom and Jennifer. He told Lanarkshire Live of his audience with the monarch: 'The King congratulated me on my wonderful achievements in the world of heritage. 'We talked about how Lanark was the birth place of aviation in August 1910, about Clydesdale horses and Clydesdale's heritage. He was very interested in everything that I said and wished me every success. 'It was a magnificent day and the people at the palace were so nice and helpful. All in all, it was the most memorable day of my life apart from my wedding and the birth of my two wonderful children.' Ed has been chair of the historic town's archaeological society for more than four decades, with his research ranging from practical digs and metal detecting to library work and lecturing making him a prominent expert in the history of the town. He has created a website and Facebook page with more than 6000 followers where he brings Lanark's centuries of history to life with photos and stories highlighting a wide range of the town's history – such as tales of William Wallace, the local discovery of fourth-century Roman coins, and the town's 1910 air show attended by 330,000 people which was only the third in world history. Ed also noted how 'there's a interesting royal connection as the King's last action as Prince of Wales, before ascending the throne, was here in Lanark' – as he visited New Lanark world heritage site and the town's agricultural centre on September 7 2022, the day before the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Ed grew up in Yorkshire and moved to Scotland to begin his teaching career after graduating from Liverpool University with a history degree – and met languages teacher Sandra through his first placement at Airdrie Academy. He taught history, classics and computing at Biggar High for nearly 30 years until retiring in 2001, and and later served on South Lanarkshire Council for five years as an independent member for Clydesdale North. The Lanark resident was awarded the town's Burgess award for services to heritage in 2013, and has also been involved with Community Service Volunteers, the community council and Lanark tenants' and residents' association. He told Lanarkshire Live in January how he is 'very proud' to be recognised with the MBE appointment, saying: 'It's the result of working with lots of folk over the years and is for all the people round about me too. 'Archaeology has been part of my life and I love doing all the research and finding out about local history. What I enjoy most is meeting and talking to people, and I'm very proud of this award as it's for all the people round about me and the community.'
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UNC football commit shoots up 247Sports rankings
The future of the quarterback position for the North Carolina Tar Heels looks bright. After some struggles with consistency last year, the Tar Heels upgraded the room with the addition of Gio Lopez through the transfer portal as well as four-star recruit Bryce Baker. But the 2026 recruiting class also has a player at the position who is making a lot of noise. UNC football commit Travis Burgess continues to impress analysts after committing to the Tar Heels earlier in 2025 including a good performance at the Elite 11 event. Now, his improvements are paying off in a big way as he was the biggest riser in 247Sports' updated recruiting rankings for the 2026 class. Burgess jumped 200 spots to No. 65 overall and went from the No. 24 quarterback to the No. 7 player at his position in this update. He also moved to a high four-star recruit and is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked recruit in the 2026 class. Scouts noticed Burgess' performance at the Elite 11 event, helping improve is ranking: "Burgess simply exceeded our expectations at the Elite 11 Finals," director of scouting Andrew Ivins said after the rankings update. "We were big fans of what he put on tape towards the tail end of his junior year, but we still had some questions about the arm. Both his velocity and accuracy really flashed over the course of the three days, which says a lot because he's also a dynamic runner." The Georgia native is the key piece in UNC's recruiting class for 2026, which ranks No. 17 overall as it stands right now. He's also the second Top 100 player at the quarterback position to commit to UNC, joining Drake Maye. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC football commit Travis Burgess earned a big boost on 247Sports
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
We hit 56 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
We've reached 56 days until the Raiders season opener at Foxboro against the Patriots, With our countdown at 56 days we take a look at who currently dons the number in Silver & Black and who has brought it the most distinction. No. 56 Who's wearing it now: LB Jailin Walker Walker was signed this offseason as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana. Who wore it best: DE Derrick Burgess Exactly 20 years ago Derrick Burgess set the Raiders single-season franchise sack record. He joined the team in 2005 after an injury plagued four years in Philadelphia. And in his first season in Oakland he streaked to a league-leading 16 sacks. Marking the only time since sacks were an official stat in 1982 that a Raiders player led the league. Burgess spent four seasons with the Raiders with a total of 38.5 sacks in 56 games. He would make the Pro Bowl the first two of those seasons with 16 and 11 sacks respectively. The Raiders would trade Burgess to the Patriots in 2009, with him seeing just 17 more career games after that.
