Welsh drivers are the most likely to ask for petrol money when they give friends or colleagues lifts, says the IAMRoadSmart charity. As fuel prices surge to an all-time high, more and more UK motorists think it is socially acceptable to ask passengers to contribute to the cost of filling up their tank in exchange for a lift. Research commissioned by the … [Read more...]
Finance News
Survey into Britain’s electric nation of drivers
Britons' charging habits are changing as more switch to electrical vehicles. Zap-Map, the UK’s leading app and digital platform for electric vehicle drivers to search, plan and pay for charging, is today publishing the full report of its market-leading EV Charging Survey, a deep dive into understanding the shape and usage of Britain’s EV charging … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 April
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification details for the all-new Kia Niro as customer pre-orders for the second-generation open with deliveries in the autumn. There is a choice of 139bhp 1.6 litre hybrid, 180bhp 1.6 litre plug-in hybrid and 64.8kWh pure electric models in three trim levels from £27,745, £32,775 and £34,995 respectively for each … [Read more...]
Plan and save on van costs
Taking a proactive stance on van maintenance measures can save fleets valuable downtime, according to ATS Euromaster. The tyre service and maintenance provider says fleets are placing vehicles under critical stress as assets are virtually in constant use. Known as ‘double-shifting’, fleets are using one van for two driver shifts in order to meet the … [Read more...]
Chancellor’s cut is not deep enough
Research by used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com has revealed over 90 per cent of drivers believe the Chancellor’s reduction on fuel duty has had zero impact on their fuel bill. Spiralling fuel costs led Chancellor Rishi Sunak to cut the fuel duty by 5p a litre in a move that was widely welcomed. However, the new study suggests that it doesn’t go far … [Read more...]
Government continue backing for EV knowledge training
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...]
Newslines 15 April
Car fans in Wales are most likely to search for an Audi R8 when it comes to supercars. According to Rivervale Leasing that’s the model on-line hunters wanted in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea while other parts of the UK went for Porsche, Lamborghini, Polestar and Lotus as well as the R8. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was named 2022 World Car of the Year live at the … [Read more...]
Buying & replacement cycles forever changed
Extensions forced on fleets by both the pandemic and much delayed order times for new vehicles have probably changed company car and van replacement cycles forever, reports FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, said that fleets had realised that vehicles had the potential to be operated for markedly longer than had occurred in the past and had … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 April
Ohme, the UK’s multi-award-winning smart home charger provider, has partnered with Motability Operations to become the official EV charger provider for customers on the Motability scheme. The partnership with Motability Operations will help the switch to electric easier for disabled people through reliable, personal e-mobility and enable Motability Scheme … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 April
Wales is performing better than most of the UK when it comes to providing a high ratio of charge-points to electric vehicles registered in the region. A study by Vehicle Contracts found that Wales has a ratio of. 11.7 evs per charger, while the North East has 10.3 and London is streets ahead with 8 evs for every charger and compare to the South-West … [Read more...]
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