Finance News

Secure your van and livelihood

3 May 2023

Builders, roofers, landscapers and the like will be ferrying specialist equipment in their vans to sites across the UK as spring arrives and work comes in. It’s kit that’s essential to someone’s livelihood. And that’s why it’s so important for tradesmen to ensure they’re protected from theft. With that in mind, Select Car Leasing ha provided tips on how to … [Read more...]

Newslines 2 May

2 May 2023

Aston Martin Works is announcing the availability for the first time in decades of new major components, including gearboxes and engine blocks, for some of the brand’s most iconic sports cars. Working with trusted suppliers the team at the heritage home of the world-renowned British car maker has developed entirely new engine blocks, cylinder heads, … [Read more...]

Auto Vivendi expand services for clients

1 May 2023

Two Welsh enthusiasts behind the world’s largest private members’ supercar club have partnered with exclusive villa and country-house businesses and brought the business back to Wales for a growing number of local members. Auto Vivendi supercar club members from around the world will now be able to select breaks at luxury rental properties throughout the … [Read more...]

EV batteries’ life expectency misunderstood

28 April 2023

More than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it takes for used electric car batteries to lose range, according to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Asked to estimate typical range loss after five years, 56% said they expected the fall to be 30% or more. In fact, research shows the real world result is likely to be less than half this … [Read more...]

Ford BlueCruise tech warning from FleetCheck

26 April 2023

The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that fleets need to answer, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said, “The fleet industry has been discussing the theoretical implications of hands-free driving for some … [Read more...]

EV fleet challenge to smaller businesses

26 April 2023

According to recent findings by Alphabet GB, small and medium-sized fleets are facing difficulties in transitioning to electric vehicles. While companies have the desire to initiate the switch to electrified vehicles, 45% of fleet managers claimed that they lack the required knowledge and time to take the crucial initial steps. A majority of businesses … [Read more...]

Britons get back into their cars

25 April 2023

More Britons are getting back into the driving seat following the pandemic, according to new annual Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. However, the provision of public ev charge points has slowed and has not kept up with increasing registrations of PHEVs and BEVs. The Moorparc data shows the number of cars in use on UK … [Read more...]

Smart ♯1 charges into UK this summer

25 April 2023

The pure electric Smart ♯1 compact SUV will come to Britain by the end of the summer beginning with just 100 Launch Edition high spec versions at £39,450. Initially available in three production variants – the £35,950 Pro+, Premium from £38,950 and BRABUS beginning at £43,450 – as well as a highly exclusive Launch Edition, the newcomers use 200 or 315 KW … [Read more...]

More speed cameras to enforce 20mph zones

24 April 2023

Extra cash is being provided to pay for additional speed camera enforcement to police new 20mph default speed limit. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Natasha Asghar MS said, “In addition to the £33 million cost of the Welsh Government’s 20mph zone vanity project, it has now been revealed that additional funding will be provided … [Read more...]

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