The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic as a strong December up 9.8%, wrapped up the 17th month of consecutive growth. Some 1.903 million new cars reached the road during 2023 – an increase of 17.9%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. In Wales last year, registrations reached … [Read more...]
Time to replace ‘tired’ high mileage vans
The extension to full expensing announced in last month’s Autumn Statement provides fleets with a perfect opportunity to replace “tired” vans that have been continually extended following the pandemic, says FleetCheck. Moves by the Chancellor mean fleets that outright purchase vans, either from cash or using hire purchase, could save substantially on their … [Read more...]
Gaps in EV sector need plugging for businesses
Fleets are starting to enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair, said that a number of factors were combining to potentially slow the rate at which electric vehicles were being adopted by businesses and that fleet managers needed new strategies to maintain momentum. “When … [Read more...]
BEV charge is running down
The UK new car market grew by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, but there's a slowdown in EV interest among private buyers. In the market’s best November for four years, registrations almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, down just 96 units (-0.1%) on … [Read more...]
EV deadline move will bolster buyers ICEs
More than four out of 10 dealers think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the new car electrifcation deadline to 2035. Startline’s November Used Car Tracker also shows that 29% believe the move will mean the used electric vehicle (EV) market will take longer to develop while 19% … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 November
Plans to rename SsangYong as KG Mobility have been dented by international law. KG Group, a local steel and chemicals company, completed the acquisition of the bankrupt SUV maker just over a year ago and renamed the company KG Mobility Corporation earlier this year but when it applied to register the English language name of KG Mobility as a trademark in … [Read more...]
Toyota tops Professional range with Proace Max
The Toyota Professional range of light commercial vehicles offers greater choice than ever before, complemented by a commitment to customer care that will support Toyota’s continued growth in the sector. The new line-up stands out from the crowd with robust new styling across an extensive range that boasts class-leading load-carrying capabilities. Taking … [Read more...]
Tyre wear training courses for hard drivers
Fleets should consider driver training to counter the high level of tyre wear being reported on electric vehicles, suggest analysts at FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says the additional weight and performance of EVs means that employees who drive company cars more aggressively are getting through sets of tyres much more quickly than would be … [Read more...]
Fleet administrators training course
A new course has been introduced by the Association of Fleet Professionals’ Fleet Academy in response to demand for training aimed at employees involved in fleet administration. The Fleet Vehicle Management Foundation is designed for people in fleet administrator, co-ordinator and customer service roles, and is suitable for those employed by both fleet … [Read more...]
Used EV prices expected to fall in short term
Nearly half of dealers (46%) think the values and prices of electric vehicles (EVs) will fall following the government’s move to push-back the electrification deadline to 2035, as consumers take more time to make the switch. November’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 44% believe a corresponding rise in petrol and diesel prices and values … [Read more...]
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