Lease Car has issued a warning to drivers where to avoid when commuting home for Christmas. December is an exceptionally busy month for traffic, with certain motorways and A roads predictably seeing heavier traffic than others, meaning drivers face lengthy delays and disruption to their travel. LeaseCar’s analysis aims to help Britons successfully drive … [Read more...]
Fleets’ nightmare facing eVED plan
Fleets are facing a nightmare over implementing the Government's eVED proposal. They want an easy-to-use technological solution to recording and paying the government’s planned electric car Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, said that what was known about the scheme so far looked too … [Read more...]
Budget reversed new car registrations
The Budget put the brakes on new car sales last month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The UK new car market declined slightly in November as new registrations fell by -1.6% to 151,154 units, and the sixth fall this year was driven by a -5.5% decline in overall demand from private buyers. Fleet uptake edged up 0.2%, while business buyer … [Read more...]
Renault owners’ data leaked
Renault has been forced to notify an unspecified number of customers that threat actors may have compromised their personal data. A notice posted to X (formerly Twitter) by security researcher Troy Hunt said a supplier was targeted in the incident. “We are very sorry to inform you about a cyber-attack on one of our third-party providers, leading to some … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 October
Seat will be the ‘entry’ brand within the Volkswagen Group and exciting hybrids are coming with a new model for 2029. The confirmation about the 75-year-old Spanish car manufacturer’s future shores up its position within the Volkswagen Group after years of speculation that it would be axed in favour of its spun-off Cupra premium performance brand. A … [Read more...]
Long term costs challenging to fleets
Total cost of ownership is the biggest challenge facing UK fleets, shows the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. It was named by 48% almost of respondents in this new research – a jump from 31% when the same question was asked last year. Other challenges included implementing alternative energy strategies (46%), inducing more responsible driving … [Read more...]
More older drivers risking accidents and disqualification
The Winter ‘Crash Season’ looms as data reveals 12% rise in older driver casualties. With the government proposing significant changes to how older motorists are licensed, new data from LeaseCar provides a timely look at this expanding demographic, revealing a complex picture of road safety and insurance costs. The potential policy updates, which … [Read more...]
Is the fuse about to blow for EV car sales?
There are indications the bubble is about to burst for electric car registrations and sales. Widespread pre-registration of electric cars is likely in the fourth quarter of 2025, a member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association was told. This is because dealers and large fleets have been told car makers will be offering hefty discounts to them … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus LM350
Sometimes it’s not the first which leaves a lasting impression but the last which comes first in your mind. That’s certainly the case with the Lexus LM350, a rival to the established luxury MPVs from the premium German brands introduced many years ago. In the rarefied ranks of executive people movers chauffeuring between airports and hotels or whisking … [Read more...]
Car regs growth is essential
The end of Summer typically brings a quieter period for the UK’s new car and LCV markets as buyers anticipate the September plate change, writes Mike Hawes, CEO Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.. Given the tough economic and consumer environment that has impacted markets this year, August’s slight -2.0% decline in new car registrations – and a … [Read more...]
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