A delay to 2030 to coincide with the UK ban on internal combustion engined car sales is recommended by the Association of Fleet Professionals in its response to the government consultation on electronic Vehicle Excise Duty. The industry body says the planned 2028 introduction would impact heavily on adoption of electric cars and, in its current form, create … [Read more...]
Finance News
£300,000 for Welsh VW convertors
A £300,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales will drive the next phase of growth for Bridgend-based campervan conversion specialists Holbrook Customs. Delivered through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, the investment will allow Holbrook Customs to boost production, expand its team and bring more work in‑house, while strengthening local job … [Read more...]
EV drivers face road costs shock
UK EV drivers are likely to see a sharp increase in road tax with new announcements from Rachel Reeves. Research from GAP insurance experts, ALA has uncovered that the future average pay-per-mile will set the average driver back £267 a year, plus an additional £200 in standard road tax, increasing from April. Luxury car drivers with an EV over £50,000 will … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
The Taxpayers’ Alliance is organising a series of city wide events today in Cardiff to protest at council plans to charge residents parking fees based on vehicle weight. It is also protesting at the planned cuts in on-street parking in the Welsh Capital. Cardiff is revealed to be the commuting city where drivers move fastest in the UK, with an average … [Read more...]
EV drivers should head to North Wales for holiday bargain
North Wales is among the top places to head this Easter and summer if you have an electric car and want the best deal. Warwick has been named the UK’s top staycation spot for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, according to a new study by car insurance provider Ageas. The research, which analysed 100 popular towns and villages across the UK, ranked each … [Read more...]
Time to rethink Britain’s EV plan say car makers
Britain’s transition to zero emission vehicles must urgently be reviewed before targets accelerate exponentially from 2027, the automotive industry has warned, else the country’s net zero and economic growth ambitions could be thwarted. New analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows the UK’s transition pathway … [Read more...]
MoT tests soaring and so are costs
March is a peak period for MoT tests of new-plate models over three years old including almost 318,000. getting their first compulsory road safety check, with some shocks for their owners. In March 2023 there was a staggering 18% rise in registrations of new models after the Covid cutbacks and with incentives from manufacturers and dealers taken up by … [Read more...]
Five ways to get free fuel
With geopolitical tensions continuing, the cost of fuel continues to rise but there are some free ways to stretch economy. That's why Ash Young, car expert at 1dot has shared simple tips to help drivers cut fuel use and save money: Check your tyre pressure every other week to reduce drag and increase consumption. Clean your windows and … [Read more...]
Wales’s drivers facing bumpy ride for some time
There is no quick fix for Welsh roads, reports ALARM survey Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads in Wales, despite reported increases in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. Significant investment in highways maintenance from both the Welsh Government, via the Local … [Read more...]
National Car Parks collapses
NCP has collapsed. National Car Parks operate about 340 locations with nearly 700 employees but has seen income fail to keep ahead of rising costs for the business. The administrator, PwC, said demand for parking had not recovered to pre-Covid levels, pointing to "shifts in commuting and customer driving patterns". It said after consistently losing money, … [Read more...]
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