Almost seven out of 10 motorists say they would be more likely to buy a car from a Chinese manufacturer with a UK factory, according to new research. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 41% believe it would be a good sign if Chinese companies became part of the UK motor industry and 31% want to back companies that invest here. Also, 26% believe … [Read more...]
Business issues warning over EV ppm tax
The Government’s proposed pay-per-mile electric vehicle duty could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260 million a year by 2028 through compliance alone, according to new analysis from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. The cost is based on BVRLA member data, and driven by both direct administration (£75 million) and lost productivity from … [Read more...]
Points to consider if you want an EV
The cost of a new electric car has been one of the biggest barriers to switching, but the reality is changing. Right now, a combination of government support schemes, rising tax thresholds, and manufacturer discounts means buyers who do their homework this spring could save thousands compared to those who don't. And the interest is there. According to … [Read more...]
Older drivers say less likely to help after an accident
New research has revealed a knowledge gap between new and long-standing UK drivers when it comes to roadside first-aid - particularly the skills included in the revised driving theory test. To understand how drivers feel about this change, car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has surveyed the UK’s current motorists to reveal how confident they are … [Read more...]
Government EV promise will short-circuit, says analyst
A new analysis shows that the government's promise to deliver 300,000 EV chargepoints by 2030 will fall short by nearly 130,000 based on last year's growth rate. It raises concerns over whether the UK's charging failures are one of the factors driving manufacturers away from the market. Honda has scrapped three forthcoming electric models, absorbing a £12 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Changan Deepal SO5
China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as “lasting safety”. After beginning as a munitions manufacturer in 1862 and then military vehicles in 1959, it eased into cars 25 years later and has worked with Suzuki, Mazda and Ford to develop models for its home market. By … [Read more...]
Red tape is cutting off “green” motorists
A major new survey of EV drivers and prospective buyers with on-street parking found more than four in ten (43.7%) say they would only get an electric car if they could charge it at home, while a further 33% say home charging would make them more likely to switch. But planning rules are getting in the way. More than eight in ten respondents (84%) say … [Read more...]
Fleets call for delay to eVED plan
A delay to 2030 to coincide with the UK ban on internal combustion engined car sales is recommended by the Association of Fleet Professionals in its response to the government consultation on electronic Vehicle Excise Duty. The industry body says the planned 2028 introduction would impact heavily on adoption of electric cars and, in its current form, create … [Read more...]
EV drivers face road costs shock
UK EV drivers are likely to see a sharp increase in road tax with new announcements from Rachel Reeves. Research from GAP insurance experts, ALA has uncovered that the future average pay-per-mile will set the average driver back £267 a year, plus an additional £200 in standard road tax, increasing from April. Luxury car drivers with an EV over £50,000 will … [Read more...]
EV drivers should head to North Wales for holiday bargain
North Wales is among the top places to head this Easter and summer if you have an electric car and want the best deal. Warwick has been named the UK’s top staycation spot for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, according to a new study by car insurance provider Ageas. The research, which analysed 100 popular towns and villages across the UK, ranked each … [Read more...]
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