The Government will continue support for NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme until the end of the financial year in April 2023. The EVA accreditation scheme was developed in 2019 by the National Franchised Dealers Association to encourage retailers to enhance their expertise in the electric vehicle sector and support consumer confidence … [Read more...]
Experts trash Dacia Jogger sub-standard safety
The Dacia Jogger has been trashed by safety experts after crash tests. Three vehicles feature in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing: the DS4, Dacia Jogger and Honda HRV. The DS4, which was originally a four-star car, has been re-tested with the optional safety pack and achieved a five-star rating, scoring highly across all assessment … [Read more...]
Welsh “money-boxes” scheme goes nationwide
A UK pilot scheme in Cardiff to prosecute drivers who block yellow boxes at junctions has been so successful it will be rolled out nationwide this summer. But the RAC is concerned the regulations on design and markings is so vague it will lead to hundreds of drivers being wrongly given PCNs, which are very costly to contest. Now the RAC wants Government to … [Read more...]
Classic car owners concerns over new ‘tampering law’
A recent survey shows 84 per cent of classic and specialist car owners are against the Department for Transport’s anti-tampering proposals that would outlaw tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on the road. The poll by classic and enthusiast vehicle insurance specialist, Footman James, shows that 84 per cent … [Read more...]
Staff turnover misses opportunities
With 41% of the workforce considering leaving their employer this year, investing in people will be essential in overcoming recent recruitment issues facing the automotive industry, says Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm, DMN Logistics. Recruitment continues to plague the industry, particularly the vehicle logistics sector. … [Read more...]
Tradelines 30 March
Škoda is offering new Fabia buyers 12-months free insurance with the brand’s fourth-generation supermini. It's is offering a £500 deposit contribution and a £199 Service Plan for customers who finance their FABIA with a Solutions Personal Contract Plan at 5.4% APR with one year’s free insurance. The Petrol Retailers Association has written to Transport … [Read more...]
EVs are changing the look of fleets
Strong impetus for fleets to electrify while new car supply remains highly inconsistent is changing the badge composition of some fleets, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist (below) said that several manufacturers who previously had low or non-existent fleet profiles were gaining ground. “There are a … [Read more...]
New EV charging strategy is not joined up
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has broadly welcomed the Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy but warned it risks failing. However, the body has warned that the Government’s focus on “market-led” strategy and lack of joined-up policy with local authorities could jeopardise the quality and safety of EV charge point … [Read more...]
Luxury Black Cab conversions expand
London Electric Vehicle Company continues to expand its Authorised Converter Programme, with the appointment of Clive Sutton Ltd as luxury converter of the iconic TX electric taxi. LEVC’s Authorised Converter Programme centres on collaborating with fellow industry leaders to expand its customer offering. The appointment of Clive Sutton is driven by the … [Read more...]
Car-parts makers face unprecedented change
The speed of change for the automotive industry is accelerating and also diversifying, according to the latest analysis by the car maker's component suppliers body. The results of the latest CLEPA Pulse Check survey reflect the expectations of automotive suppliers and provides an outlook into an increasingly volatile business environment, with the … [Read more...]
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