Adjusting to the end of the petrol and diesel era will be the biggest challenge facing fleets during the next three years, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory reveals 38% of businesses surveyed believe adapting to restrictive public policies on use of internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles is an issue – up from 32% … [Read more...]
Call for Government to invest more into EV policies
Almost nine in ten EV drivers (88%) believe the Government is failing to do enough to support the UK’s transition to net zero, according to new research from Zenith, the UK’s leading fleet management and vehicle leasing specialist. While government-backed incentives, such as benefit-in-kind, have proven incredibly effective in encouraging uptake, recent … [Read more...]
Welsh among most confident without sat-nav
Almost one in ten UK motorists (8.6%) feel uncomfortable getting behind the wheel without satellite navigation, even on routes they know, they told pollsters for Autotrader. The study also found that around 30 miles, roughly the distance from central London to Brighton, is as far as most drivers will comfortably travel without sat nav assistance. For … [Read more...]
Parking headaches mapped out by Autotrader
New research from leasing expert Autotrader reveals the UK cities where finding a parking space is most stressful. Their analysis compares the number of parking spaces available (sourced via Parkopedia) across the UK’s most densely populated cities against car ownership levels, identifying where car parking supply is highest, and where it falls … [Read more...]
Dramatic driving routes for spring & summer
If you wondered about the best place for a dramatic drive, here're the suggested spots to head for. New research from Autotrader reveals the roads around the UK that are the most reliable at delivering the best driving weather, from the Norfolk Coast to the country lanes of the New Forest and around the Welsh coast and Cornwall. With ‘road trip’ searches … [Read more...]
USA leads roadtrips wish list
To support travellers this year, the team at Leasing Options has curated a guide based on the 20 most popular global routes, measured by metrics such as the number of stops and affordability. The most popular roadtrips across the world are led by these US classics: 1) Blue Ridge Parkway With a monthly TikTok search volume of 110,000 and a Tripadvisor … [Read more...]
Tribunal slashes public charging VAT
Motorists are likely to see a dramatic drop in costs for recharging an electric vehicle in public places as points widen. A UK court has ruled that the 5% ‘domestic’ VAT rate should apply for charging an electric vehicle on the public network, instead of the 20% currently paid by drivers. Community charge point operator, Charge my Street, had protested the … [Read more...]
Railway landmark event pulls into Llandudno
The biggest event in the heritage railway world is heading for Llandudno and Transport for Wales will be the headline sponsor. Hundreds of people from historic railways right across the UK are expected in Llandudno during March for the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2026. Considered to be the ‘Oscars’ of the heritage rail world, the … [Read more...]
Drivers urged to discover the land of song and love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner many people may want to make use of one of the UK's many roadtrips available and three of the best are in Wales. With stunning scenery and spring starting in a month, taking in the views on a roadtrip could be just the answer. With more than 6 million consumers in the UK having a car purchased on finance and most … [Read more...]
Experience and knowledge keep you on the right road
Driving confidence, shaped by experience and knowledge, supports safer driving by helping motorists make timely decisions, stay calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations. Uswitch recently surveyed 2,000 UK motorists to explore the situations that put their confidence to the test and the on-road experiences that most undermine it. Around a … [Read more...]
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