The announcement of a Brexit transitional period ending in December 2020 will be a welcome relief for manufacturing and retail businesses exporting and importing from the EU, according to the Freight Transport Association. However, FTA has warned that there is still much to agree on the detail of the UK's departure from the European Union, and the EU's … [Read more...]
Finance
Very special Barbarian appears from Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi is adding even more style and purpose to the multi award-winning L200 with the unveiling of the new special edition Barbarian SVP II – the second vehicle to be produced by its Special Vehicle Projects division. The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP II builds on the success of the original limited edition SVP version and, like its predecessor, is … [Read more...]
Higher diesel tax next month confuses motorists
Confusion about new taxes on diesel fuel is widespread among drivers in Wales and is leading to sales declining across the UK. Almost nine in 10 (88%) motorists in the region do not know the new law in relation to new diesel vehicles, which comes into force in early April. New diesel vehicles will be subject up to £500 more in tax if they fail to meet … [Read more...]
Best cars for retaining value, from the expert
The minute you drive your new car out of the dealership, its value dramatically drops - but there are some models that will hold their worth far better than others. If you're thinking of buying a new car for the April 18-plate, you should consider that Automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled this list of depreciation busting cars – vehicles that … [Read more...]
Business van: Peugeot Expert LWB 180 Professional +
Sometimes, it’s what you cannot see very easily which really impresses about a new vehicle, such as the Peugeot Expert LWB Professional Plus. This award winning big van comes with a very good pedigree and blends utter practicality with useful performance. It was launched and went on sale in 2016 but its popularity and good design has won … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 March
Ford sales grew 8% in Europe's 20 markets in February, marking its best February in 10 years and after a 21% jump to 12,000 in the UK. The growth was powered by strong demand for SUVs up nearly 37% in February, driven by record EcoSport sales up 68 %, record Kuga sales up 28% and “Ford of Europe built momentum in February, continuing our best start to the … [Read more...]
Fleets slow to realise emissions changes affect
Many fleets are “slow to recognise the implications” of the arrival of the new EU fuel consumption and emissions test, says Arval. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) replaces the outgoing New European Driving Cycle and is designed to provide results that are much closer to real world figures. Experts believe it will result in … [Read more...]
Drivers’ disappointment over Spring Statement
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement is disappointing for drivers, says the RAC. RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said, “The announcement that the Chancellor will look at the possibility of reducing VED for businesses that buy cleaner vans is very welcome and we look forward to seeing more detail on this. “But motorists will be very disappointed … [Read more...]
Mobile phone law-breakers getting the message
Harsher punishments for using a mobile phone behind the wheel seems to have scared drivers in Wales, as the number of offenders has dropped 40% in a year. This is following the introduction of harsher penalties for the offence, which doubled to £200 and six penalty points in March 2017. The number of FPNs issued to drivers in Wales dropped to 1,567 in … [Read more...]
Elephant on car forecourts needs moving
There is an elephant on car forecourts, says one industry observer. The Government must stimulate the switch to hybrids and electric cars with the collapsing sale of diesel and a general slowdown in new car sales, said Alex Buttle, director of car buying comparison website Motorway.co.uk. "Again flagging diesel sales are the recurring and seemingly … [Read more...]
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