Rising parts' costs and insurers writing off accident damaged EVs are pushing up premiums and causing concerns to fleets as well as business and private drivers. Now it is suggested that collaborative working could help fleets contain rising vehicle repair costs, a meeting of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ Megafleets Committee was told. David … [Read more...]
Finance News
Used cars more likely to be first choice
Used car buyer sentiment is at a 12-month high, according to new research. The new Startline Used Car Tracker shows a net 57% are positive about the idea of buying a used car this month – the highest figure since 53% in August 2024. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “This is good news. While the used car market has been relatively buoyant … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota bZ4X Pure
Toyota fans now have a completely electric model added to the range as the industry slowly but relentlessly rolls towards the end of hybrid and internal combustion engines. After dabbling with an electric version of their RAV4 off-roader in the late 90s and pushing ahead with hybrids and stablemate Lexus electric models, it’s now the time for the Toyota … [Read more...]
DIY dangers highlighted
A growing number of viral TikTok videos is raising serious concerns amongst automotive professionals. The videos show car owners using seemingly simple DIY ‘hacks’ for removing car dents, often involving hot water, plungers and even bare hands, While these trends may appear to offer quick and cheap fixes, experts caution that attempting such repairs can … [Read more...]
Getting the most out of your EV
Electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a common sight on our roads, offering not only a greener alternative to traditional petrol or diesel vehicles but also a smoother, quieter driving experience. However, for many people considering an EV, questions about how quickly these vehicles charge, potentially from blisteringly fast to frustratingly slow, can … [Read more...]
VW improve Passat models from this month
The multi-award-winning Volkswagen Passat can be ordered in two new eHybrid trim levels from Thursday 14 August: Match and Black Edition. These value-focused newcomers replace the Passat Life and R-Line eHybrids and come with more features than the outgoing variants at no extra cost. Monthly payments, for any customers funding their purchases with … [Read more...]
New car registrations slip to three-year low
The new car market stalled in July with registrations falling -5.0% to 140,154 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the weakest for the month since 2022 and some -10.8% lower than in pre-pandemic 2019, demonstrating the market’s volatility and wider economic setting. Demand from private and fleet buyers … [Read more...]
Logistics industry at training crossroads
The government’s latest employment data shows unemployment is at its highest level since June 2021 and has increased to 4.7% in the three months to May. The announcement comes as business group Logistics UK publishes the findings of its latest Skills and Employment Update and calls for a coordinated effort to address recruitment and retention in the … [Read more...]
Sales of soft-tops are shrinking
Open-top driving is increasingly becoming a rarity for U.K. drivers as the number of new convertible model options has dropped by nearly 50% since 2000 — a 20-year low after peaking in 2005. Results from the latest annual Convertibles Report by CarGurus reveal that consumers only have the choice of 16 new convertible model options from the U.K.’s top 30 … [Read more...]
Car finance ruling is confusing, say fleets
Uncertainty remains after Supreme Court ruling on car finance, said Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals. “We’ve gone from a situation on Friday where the Supreme Court verdicts suggested the worst risks for the motor finance sector had been removed, to one on Monday morning where the FCA’s intervention has reintroduced the … [Read more...]
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