{"id":1291,"date":"2024-12-18T15:25:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T15:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:25:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T15:25:03","slug":"reasons-to-be-cheerful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/?p=1291","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to be cheerful"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazysocialbuttons\" data-float=\"left\" data-buttons=\"google,twitter,facebook\" data-twshareurl=\"https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/?p=1291\" data-twtext=\"\" data-shareurl=\"https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/?p=1291\" data-fbhideflyout=\"false\" data-backgroundtype=\"light\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/home\/amberhibiz\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9052-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\" width=\"370\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/home\/amberhibiz\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9052-1.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/home\/amberhibiz\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9052-1-300x233.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/home\/amberhibiz\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9052-1-386x300.jpeg 386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 has been another tough year for the UK Automotive industry but let\u2019s remind ourselves of some of the positive developments:-<br> 1. Tata\u2019s \u00a34 Billion Investment in a UK Battery Factory: Tata Group announced plans to build a significant electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Somerset, marking one of Europe\u2019s largest such facilities. This investment is set to supply Jaguar Land Rover\u2019s future electric models, including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar brands, with production expected to commence in 2026. <br> 2. Record High EV Registrations: The UK\u2019s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) policy proved effective, with over 25% of new car registrations in November being electric\u2014the highest on record. This surge reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs, bolstered by expanding charging infrastructure and the increasing affordability of used electric cars. <br> 3. Clarification on Hybrid Vehicle Sales: The UK government clarified that new hybrid cars would remain on the market until 2035, despite the planned ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This decision provides the automotive industry with a clearer transition path towards full electrification, allowing manufacturers and consumers to adapt accordingly. <br>4. Jaguar ran a highly successful marketing campaign &amp; revealed their astonishing concept EV at the Miami art show polarising opinions &amp; generating more discussion about Jaguar than the last 30 years.<br> 5.  Bentey launched their Fourth-Generation Continental GT Speed: Bentley introduced the 2025 Continental GT Speed, its most powerful model to date. This fourth-generation vehicle features a twin-turbo Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine, producing 771 horsepower and accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The design incorporates elements from the Mulliner Bacalar and Batur concept cars, including a new single-headlight setup, marking a first for Bentley since 1959. <br> 6.  Strategic Electric Vehicle (EV) Plans: Bentley announced plans to launch its first electric vehicle, a luxury SUV, in 2026. Additionally, the company will continue offering plug-in hybrid models until 2035, adjusting its electrification strategy to meet global demand and varying regional adoption rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 will see more major challenges &amp; many significant developments &amp; innovations. Bring it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chris@amberhill.biz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amberhill-associates.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.amberhill-associates.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.amberhillassociates.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<!-- AddThis Button BEGIN -->\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar addthis_pub = '';\nvar addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, favorites, digg, delicious, myspace, google, facebook, reddit, live, more';\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"addthis_container\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.addthis.com\/bookmark.php?v=20\" onmouseover=\"return addthis_open(this, '', 'https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amberhill.biz%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1291', 'Reasons+to+be+cheerful')\" onmouseout=\"addthis_close()\" onclick=\"return addthis_sendto()\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s7.addthis.com\/static\/btn\/lg-share-en.gif\" width=\"125\" height=\"16\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Bookmark and Share\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/s7.addthis.com\/js\/200\/addthis_widget.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Button END -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 has been another tough year for the UK Automotive industry but let\u2019s remind ourselves of some of the positive developments:- 1. 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