5 days Ago By [email protected] (James Rodger)
British cars could go extinct next year as popular models could disappear from roads. According to new data, the Vauxhall Frontera could be gone from roads in one year - alongside other rival models too, with British cars and vehicles at risk. At the end of 2023, there were just 737 Frontera models left on the road, a significant drop of more than 1,400 compared to four years ago.
The Ford Maverick, could also disappear from roads at the same time as the Frontera, with only 358 registered Maverick models left in the UK. Gerry Bucke, general manager at Adrian Flux, said car models will always eventually become obsolete, especially as trends pass and technology improves. He added in a warning to road users and motorists: "Car enthusiasts and their positive spirit play an important role in ensuring that our automotive and engineering history continues to be passed on, and younger generations understand the influence of the British automotive industry.
READ MORE People on DLA warned they will have to 'wait 10 months' for payment "Along with the iconic Rover Metro, the next five to six years will mark the end of several British cars including a collection of British-manufactured Rover family models." Mr Bucke added that these vehicles, which are often considered to be classics among car enthusiasts, could be "consigned to nostalgia within the next decade". The 10 British cars closest to extinction includes Vauxhall Frontera – 2025 (in Q4) and Rover 400 – 2026 (in Q3), Rover 200 – 2027 (in Q2) and Rover 75 – 2027 (in Q2) in the top five, as well as Jaguar X-Type – 2027 (in Q3) and Jaguar S-Type – 2028 (in Q2).
Others at risk further in the future include the Rover Maestro – 2029 (in Q2), Rover Metro – 2031 (in Q3), Vauxhall Cavalier – 2032 (in Q2) and the Rover Montego – 2033 (in Q3)..
