UK car manufacturing output fell by -7.0% in April, down to 61,820 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting factory adjustments in preparation for next generation models and their electrified powertrains. Output for the UK – at 14,021 units – rose 19.8% but failed to … [Read more...]
EV revolution literally gathers pace
It's green for go. The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle choice today than ever before, with 29.3% of models … [Read more...]
The App way to run your EV
Recent data from Fleetnews revealed that one in every 32 cars now comes with a plug, with 1.1 million electric cars now in use on UK roads – up by more than 50% over the past year. Additionally, according to the Office of National Statistics, over half of younger drivers are likely to switch to electric in the next decade. With this increase, … [Read more...]
EVs easier to sell closer to petrol priced models
More than half of dealers (53%) say that electric vehicles become much easier to sell when they are priced the same as petrol cars. May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that a third (32%) think that EVs have become generally easier to sell in 2024. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “The large reductions in prices and values … [Read more...]
British drivers paying most in Europe for diesel
The UK now has the dubious honour of having the most expensive diesel in Europe despite the current 5p-a-litre fuel duty discount introduced in March 2022, new data from the RAC reveals. The average price of diesel at UK pumps is currently 155p which makes it 5p more expensive than both Ireland and Belgium on 150p, based on the latest European data … [Read more...]
Fleets launch Tax and Regulation Manifesto
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals ahead of the General Election on 4 July. The first edition of the document was created in 2021 and revised early last year. This latest version has grown to 24 points from the original 13, something that underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are … [Read more...]
Hot EVs shock for fleet costs
A new generation of “rapid” electric vehicles is creating potential business risk management and cost issues, warns FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, pointed to emerging hot hatch EVs such as the 642bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5N (above) and 435ps MG4 XPower (below), both of which cover 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds. “Just a few years ago, performance of … [Read more...]
Fleets more willing to look at new brands
More than seven out of 10 fleets (71%) are open to adding manufacturers which are new to the UK to their choice lists, research shows. One in four (25%) of those surveyed say they are already offering these new market entrants to their drivers, while almost as many (23%) are considering doing the same. Also, a further 21% would be willing to operate … [Read more...]
No charger, no sale, dealers told
Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection … [Read more...]
Public charging prices slowing EV drive
The cost of highway charging is pricing some fleets out of electric vehicle adoption, says the Association of Fleet Professionals’. AFP chair Paul Hollick explained that for fleets whose drivers don’t have access to home or depot charging, the price of power made running costs sometimes unsustainable. “We’re looking at a situation where using a public … [Read more...]
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