The cost of a new electric car has been one of the biggest barriers to switching, but the reality is changing. Right now, a combination of government support schemes, rising tax thresholds, and manufacturer discounts means buyers who do their homework this spring could save thousands compared to those who don't. And the interest is there. According to … [Read more...]
£300,000 for Welsh VW convertors
A £300,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales will drive the next phase of growth for Bridgend-based campervan conversion specialists Holbrook Customs. Delivered through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, the investment will allow Holbrook Customs to boost production, expand its team and bring more work in‑house, while strengthening local job … [Read more...]
MoT tests soaring and so are costs
March is a peak period for MoT tests of new-plate models over three years old including almost 318,000. getting their first compulsory road safety check, with some shocks for their owners. In March 2023 there was a staggering 18% rise in registrations of new models after the Covid cutbacks and with incentives from manufacturers and dealers taken up by … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales proving ground for military projects
A defence sector company has purchased Welsh Government land in Powys to develop and test new military equipment for defence clients. BANAIR has purchased two plots at Wyeside Enterprise Park, in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, and has started testing its own-design lightweight aluminium vehicle bridging system at the site. Spanning up to 30 metres, the … [Read more...]
Touchscreen controls are unsafe, say fleet operators
Cars with touchscreen controls are potentially more dangerous and fleets should consider removing from their choice lists on safety grounds, FleetCheck is warning. Touchscreen only systems have become more popular in recent years, particularly on BEV models, and this is distracting to drivers. The subject has been in the news this week with iPhone … [Read more...]
10,000 jobs & 130 companies hit by Welsh Government axe
Welsh Government has pulled support for 10,000 people and 130 companies who are members of the Welsh Automotive Forum. The 27 year old trade cluster has published its intention to voluntarily dissolve at the end of this month when funding ceases through Industry Wales, which is also being closed down by Welsh Government. WAF was established in 1999 to … [Read more...]
Real battery life revealed
In what’s being claimed to be the UK’s largest used battery electric vehicle study, the impact of age and mileage on the charging capacity of batteries has been revealed. Generational, a specialist in battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery condition diagnostics, tested more than 8,000 electric cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). It found that … [Read more...]
Mileage clocking expected to rise in evs
Government plans for a new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty greatly increases the temptation for car clocking, FleetCheck is warning. The proposal replaces lost fuel duty revenue with rates of 3.0 pence per mile for electric vehicles (EVs) and 1.5 for plug-in-hybrids, with mileage checked annually at an MOT station. Peter Golding, CEO at the … [Read more...]
Fewer vehicle thefts recorded
The UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, QuestGates, has completed its initial analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data for 2025, revealing encouraging trends for the motor insurance market. For the motor insurance industry and motorists in general, the data points to a clear shift in the right … [Read more...]
Headlight dazzle is dangerous, say majority of drivers
More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights – 57% – say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, comprehensive new RAC research has found. In findings that lay bare the continued impact of headlight glare, 63% of all drivers say they are subjected to dazzle from vehicles behind that they can’t … [Read more...]
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