The hugely increased burden that the Budget places on remarketing businesses means that Labour’s growth strategy must succeed, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Philip Nothard, VRA chair, said that moves such as the increase in Employers' National Insurance and high minimum wage would have an impact on costs for almost every business involved in the … [Read more...]
Escalating costs of essential cars
New research by LeaseCar UK revealed drivers could have to pay up to £30,000 in their first year of owning a vehicle. It’s no secret that owning and running a car is one of the biggest outgoings, but one deemed as necessary by 69% of the UK. More than 11 million Brits have less than £1,000 in savings - making buying a car outright impossible for many … [Read more...]
Charging inequity review by Government
A week before the Autumn Statement, fleets have been encouraged by an anticipated change in electric vehicle recharging costs. New government comments on tackling charging “inequity” are good news for fleets when it comes to future electric vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck. It hopes to see a massive drive to install more charge points, build up the … [Read more...]
SUVs and new homes hit in Cardiff parking shakeup
Cardiff Council has declared war on SUVs and commuters' cars as it pushes use of public transport. Under the new proposed scheme all on-street parking bounded within the areas south of the A48, west of River Rhymney, north of Cardiff Bay and east of the River Ely and the outer wards would be split into four distinct parking management areas with different … [Read more...]
Budget must deliver for transport, says expert
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation has called for the UK government to provide commitments in the budget on 30 October to ensure we have an effective transport network. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said, “Transport is politically challenging, and yet it plays a crucial part in our futures. People need an effective transport … [Read more...]
Retail buyers need help to go electric, say dealers
Grants or loans to support the used electric vehicle market is the number one action dealers would like to see from the new Labour government to encourage private buyers to make the transition from petrol and diesel models. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 56% of traders would back the move - followed by 50% who want cheaper electricity for EV … [Read more...]
Expert insights on parties’ plans for drivers
With the UK General Election 2024 around the corner, each of the political parties battle for your vote. Manifestos can be as long as 136 pages, and weekly live television debates add to the complexity, making it challenging to keep track of each party’s initiatives and promises. In fact, many people are even debating over who they vote for with search … [Read more...]
Forecourts still keeping up fuel prices
Fuel prices fell for the second consecutive month but not by as much as they should have with a litre of petrol reducing by 3p and diesel by nearly 4p, shows analysis by RAC Fuel Watch. At the end of June the average price of petrol across the UK was just under 145p a litre – down from 148p at the start of the month. Diesel dropped to under 150p (150.13p) … [Read more...]
Fleets launch Tax and Regulation Manifesto
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals ahead of the General Election on 4 July. The first edition of the document was created in 2021 and revised early last year. This latest version has grown to 24 points from the original 13, something that underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are … [Read more...]
Van sales soar but drive must be with EVs
Following the best February performance in 26 years experienced by the new light commercial van market, it is positive to see that the market has continued this trend with another month of growth, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures. "March witnessed a … [Read more...]
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