Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production pure battery electric Vitara, in Milan. Production will commence at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in spring 2025,with sales expected to begin in various countries, including Europe, India, and Japan, around summer 2025. The newcomer is expected in UK showrooms next Autumn to sell alongside the … [Read more...]
Finance News
Classic cars exempt from Capital Gains Tax
In light of the recent Autumn 2024 Budget, Car & Classic announces that classic cars are exempt from the increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), a change that could make them an attractive, tax-efficient investment. With CGT rising from 10% to 18% for the lower rate and from 18% to 24% for the higher rate, this exemption offers an advantage for those … [Read more...]
Selling your EVs power to make money
Using electric vehicles to store energy and feed back into the grid could soon save the UK’s consumer hundreds of pounds a year, a new T&E study finds. EVs equipped with bidirectional charging can act as ‘batteries on wheels’ that draw down electricity at times of oversupply and give back when demand is higher. But their potential is unlikely to be … [Read more...]
PHEVs’ future now in doubt, says FleetCheck
The Budget is likely to have ended the current revival of fleet interest for plug-in hybrid company cars, FleetCheck is predicting. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, pointed out that anyone now paying a 5% benefit in kind on a new PHEV in the current tax year would see a jump to 18% by year four in 2028/29. He said: “We’ve … [Read more...]
Budget shock for PHEV & DC business drivers
Budget plans could prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists to tackle new issues around plug-in hybrids and double cab pick-ups, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body points out that moves made by the chancellor mean that the viability of both types of vehicles will now be placed under serious questioning by many … [Read more...]
Government sets real challenges for motor businesses, says VRA
The hugely increased burden that the Budget places on remarketing businesses means that Labour’s growth strategy must succeed, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Philip Nothard, VRA chair, said that moves such as the increase in Employers' National Insurance and high minimum wage would have an impact on costs for almost every business involved in the … [Read more...]
Volvo XC90 comprehensively refreshed
Volvo has revealed the model range, specification and prices for the new XC90, its flagship hybrid SUV in PHEV and MHEV versions. The six revised models have fresh exterior design details that amplify its clean, contemporary styling and create a stronger visual connection to its fully electric counterpart, the EX90 SUV. These changes include a new grille … [Read more...]
New car sales slide again but EVs grow
October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. UK new car buyers now have more than … [Read more...]
EV sales continue rising
The market share of electric vehicle sales in the UK has reached over 20% for the third month running - according to New AutoMotive’s latest Electric Car Count. In October, sales of new pure EVs reached 20.8% of the market, making them the fastest growing fuel type throughout the month. The figure means that the industry is now comfortably above the legal … [Read more...]
Lexus UX300e gets new look and features for 2025
Lexus is increasing customer choice with a refreshed and extended range of its battery electric UX 300e luxury compact SUV. The new-look line-up offers additional grades and adjusted equipment specifications, together with styling changes for the cabin. The renamed entry point to the UX 300e is Urban grade opening at £39,995. Key standard features include … [Read more...]
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