Implementing zero emissions policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research. Almost four out of 10 (39%) fleet decision makes named this as their biggest challenge, followed by adapting to low emissions zones (38%), adjusting to restrictive public policies on petrol and diesel (37%) and mitigating … [Read more...]
Bigger tyre bills are rolling up costs
Fleets are paying out more money for fashion-led bigger wheels and tyres than a few years ago. The percentage of company cars being fitted with 18 inch-plus tyres has increased by a third in three years, new data released by epyx shows. In the first quarter of 2021, 42% of cars fitted with tyres through the business’s TyreServe service were 18 inches or … [Read more...]
BEVs are trickling along
Battery EVs continued their best ever start to the year, as sales in the first 5 months of 2024 rose 10% on the same time last year, whilst the market share of BEVs in new car sales reached 17.9%. Total car sales were up just under 2.2% in May 2024 on May 2023 levels, but pure petrol and diesel sales cratered over the same period, falling from 55% to 45% … [Read more...]
Crucial role of North West to UK Automotive
Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers today came together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time. Hosted at Rum Warehouse, the event will explore how manufacturers can benefit from the shift to zero emission mobility and secure new business to … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
The King has taken a shine to Autoglym. The UK’s largest vehicle care brand, has been granted a Royal Warrant for the supply of car care products to the Royal Household and is the only car care product manufacturer among the 145 companies included in this important first round of Warrants. Following the unveiling of a series of prototype vehicle builds in … [Read more...]
EV revolution literally gathers pace
It's green for go. The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle choice today than ever before, with 29.3% of models … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 May
Two-thirds of drivers are unconvinced about switching to an electric car from a petrol or diesel model, says ALD Automotive Leaseplan. While there are favourable responses from existing ev drivers there is still work to do to encourage more to switch, with cheaper and more charging points among the factors. Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are developing new … [Read more...]
Hot EVs shock for fleet costs
A new generation of “rapid” electric vehicles is creating potential business risk management and cost issues, warns FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, pointed to emerging hot hatch EVs such as the 642bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5N (above) and 435ps MG4 XPower (below), both of which cover 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds. “Just a few years ago, performance of … [Read more...]
No charger, no sale, dealers told
Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 May
Wellhouse Leisure’s first campervan conversion of the all-new Ford Transit Custom - the Misano 5 - is now available to order with prices starting from £71,500 for a 6-speed manual and a 130PS, 2.0 TDCi Ford EcoBlue diesel engine, or from £73,000 for a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engines can be upgraded to 150PS and 170PS, plus there will be … [Read more...]
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