Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
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EU lawmakers pushing back on EV deadline
Widely expected relaxations to the European Union’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to take similar steps, says FleetCheck. Yesterday, the EU decided it would bow to car makers' pressure and reduce the zero emissions mandate. Under the European Commission's new plan, 90% of new cars sold … [Read more...]
Ford and Renault tie up for next EVs
Ford and Renault have formed a partnership for passenger and commercial vehicles, starting with two affordable electric cars in Europe. There will be two Ford-branded passenger electric vehicles based on Renault Group's Ampere platform. The cars will be manufactured by Renault Group in northern France, at the ‘ElectriCity’ facility and due in showrooms in … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD ADVANCE
Honda’s 25 years experience of building hybrid cars shows up exceptionally well in the latest Civic Advance. The current Honda Civic range comprises Elegance, Sport and Advance models, with respective prices from £33,795, £35,495 and £38,695. There is a common 4cyl 2.0 litre petrol and full-hybrid front wheel drive powertrain with continuously variable … [Read more...]
The current is flowing through Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales has now electrified 99% of the railway lines in South East Wales as part of the South Wales Metro. Overhead wires across the Rhymney railway line were switched on this past week, signifying another major milestone for the project, as well as the recent official opening of the South Wales Metro depot at Taff’s Well by His Majesty King … [Read more...]
Skywell expands motor dealerships across Wales
Skywell of China is opening four new sites across South Wales with some very established dealers. Existing dealer Bob Davies Car Sales in Ebbw Vale joined the Skywell franchise earlier in 2025, and will now be joined by Panda Motors, Swansea, and J&J Motors across three sites in Haverfordwest, Crosshands and Bridgend. Panda Motors was established in … [Read more...]
Day’s sunny start to second century
Wales-based car dealer group C E M Day are the fourth highest earning motor traders in the United Kingdom. Latest available results compiled by specialist forensic accountants Cooper Parry for Car Dealer website indicate the Welsh company earned over £93.8 Million before costs through its four sites. Arnold Clark Automobiles were again top of the dealer … [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...]
EV registrations are slowly rising again
The UK’s transition to electric vehicles continued to strengthen in November, with new data from New AutoMotive showing that BEVs captured 26.4% of the new car market. This marks the second-best month of 2025 for electric car market share, reflecting steady consumer demand even as overall registrations fell. With plug-ins accounting for more than a third of … [Read more...]
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