As temperatures rise across the nation, van owners are being encouraged to be hyper-aware of leaving vehicles unattended with windows and roofs down. This comes as over 12,414 tool thefts were reported from a vehicle in 2024, which stands at almost half (49%) of overall tool theft in the UK. Mike Thompson, COO at Leasing Options has shared insight around … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: X Peng G6 Long Range
Among the newest of the Chinese car-makers coming to the UK, XPeng has partnered with the people who brought us Subaru and Isuzu in Britain, so let that be a warning to rivals. The Chinese company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong, with offices in Mountain View, California, and Munich. It has partnered platform and electrical … [Read more...]
Fleet Expo moves to British Motor Museum
A move to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon has been announced for the third annual AFP Expo, being held on 10 September by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The event, sponsored by Ayvens, is designed to create opportunities for AFP members – plus their colleagues and peers from across the fleet sector – to network, learn and collaborate. In … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV3 GT-Line S
Some cars immediately impress, others take a bit longer and they stand out against models which made no measureable impression after a much longer period behind the wheel. The Kia EV3 GT-Line S is an example of the series which seems to get better each time it’s driven. We first drove the new Kia EV3 last December and were impressed, but a lot’s happened … [Read more...]
2025 Wimbledon stars and their cars
Porsche is the top seed among competitors as Wimbledon stars of the tennis world convene in south-west London for two weeks of top-quality sport on turf. With prize money pots continuing to grow and sponsorships becoming increasingly lucrative, the sport’s top hitters have access to some of the world’s most exciting motor cars. But who’s driving what, and … [Read more...]
New home charging deals unveiled
Ohme, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing home electric vehicle charging company, will offer more choice and cheaper home charging for more customers thanks to a new collaboration with E.ON Next. As one of the UK’s leading energy providers with more than five million customers, E.ON Next’s EV tariff, Next Drive, boasts the longest and lowest off-peak rate … [Read more...]
VRA announce speakers for AGM
The speaker line-up has been announced for the 3 July Annual General Meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, at BCA Birmingham. An update on the state of the UK automotive retail sector, examining its resilience and new opportunities arising despite economic challenges, will be presented by Omar Mirza and Kevin Lamb of global automotive consultancy … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Tesla Model Y AWD
It can be hard learning to drive, but relearning brings a whole new skill set into the driver’s seat of the latest Tesla Model Y dual motor. Tesla is a pioneer in the new age of electric cars and after their first Model X SUV hit the market in 2015 it then rolled out the Model 3 saloon two years later and completed its range with the larger SUV Model Y in … [Read more...]
Tax move will hit businesses and employees
Almost half of dealers (45%) say the ending of employee car ownership schemes will hit staff attraction and retention. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 38% think the schemes are an important benefit for dealer staff while 41% believe “a lot” of current government actions are negatively affecting car dealers. Paul Burgess, CEO at … [Read more...]
Price war looming, says FleetCheck
A round of dramatic price cuts by Chinese manufacturers in their domestic market last weekend has raised the possibility of a similar strategy being adopted in the UK, says FleetCheck. The Financial Times is reporting that BYD has “fired a new salvo in a prolonged price war” by reducing prices of 20 different models by up to 34% with other manufacturers … [Read more...]
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