The Land Rover Discovery is the UK’s most unreliable used car, says Warrantywise. The warranty provider has released the results of its annual Reliability Index, which sees the firm ranking used cars in several key areas, reports Car Dealer magazine. A sample of 250 vehicles were judged on request frequency, average vehicle age at time of fault, average … [Read more...]
Row over HMRC ev-tax charge plan
Leading voices from across the electric vehicle charging industry have reacted with anger and frustration to HMRC’s confirmation that it will appeal the First-Tier Tribunal’s ruling that public EV charging should qualify for a reduced 5% VAT rate. The ruling, which arose from a case brought by Charge My Street against HMRC, had offered hope that the … [Read more...]
AI cameras detecting mobile phone use
The May bank holidays typically see increased traffic on the roads, as 2025's Early May Bank Holiday predicted one million more trips than the year before. Now that the latest AI cameras are in use and look inside a vehicle, Alisdair Wilson, a motoring expert at motorbike insurance brand Lexham Insurance, is warning motorists across the UK to avoid one … [Read more...]
Pavement and lamp-post charging gets Gov go-ahead
Plans to make it easier for people to switch to cheaper electric transport and heating, by making EV chargers, solar panels and heat pumps easier to install for renters, flat-dwellers and households without a driveway, have been announced today by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. “This summer, the government will legislate to introduce permitted development … [Read more...]
Anxiety over Land Rover and Range Rover
Buying a car is typically seen as an exciting milestone but for many drivers, some vehicles come with unexpected emotional cost. The performance car insurance experts at Norton Insurance Brokers analysed hundreds of discussions across Reddit driver communities and the findings have revealed that certain brands and models are associated with ownership … [Read more...]
Fleets’ concerned by “over the air” updates
“Concerning” over the air software updates that reduce the capabilities of company cars and vans are being questioned by the Association of Fleet Professionals. At the most recent meeting of the industry body’s Megafleets Committee – consisting of some of the UK’s largest car and van operators – the legality and ethics of downgrading vehicles already in … [Read more...]
VOLT powers into buying a used ev
There is a growing gap between EV interest and actual adoption in the UK, where around 70% of drivers are considering going electric, yet uptake continues to lag. Now one of Wales' leading dealers has stepped in to plug this gap and fill it with confidence. More than half of drivers remain concerned about charging, and 42% are unsure about battery life. … [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...]
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...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 124
- Next Page »
