FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 at the end of this month. Called FleetCheck Enterprise, the fleet management software platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing companies and other major operators. Developed from existing core FleetCheck … [Read more...]
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More taxing times from today for new car owners
Less than half (48%) of drivers are aware of April’s increase in first-year rates for Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - despite facing potentially substantial increases. As a result, drivers buying new cars this year might not fully understand the costs involved, meaning they could be choosing vehicles they can’t afford without realising it. VED is the yearly … [Read more...]
21m journeys expected this weekend
More than 21m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this weekend as most schools in England finish for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ getaway plans. Friday 4 April – the day the Easter term ends for most schools – and Saturday 5 April could spell some of the worst delays for drivers as an estimated 3.4m trips are due … [Read more...]
Tuf Treads £3M investment goes ahead
One of Wales’ leading providers of tyre services will open a new £3M facility to give new life to old tyres, with Welsh Government support. Tuf Treads, in Carmarthenshire, will save old tyres from landfill by using them to produce premium re-treaded tyres using latest manufacturing technology. Re-treading gives suitable tyres a new start once the original … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: KGM Tivoli K40
The familiar Tivoli mid-sized suv has been relaunched and refocused to take on rivals which offer less to an increasingly cost-conscious client base. Introduced in 2015 under a SsangYong badge before the manufacturer ran into trouble and then relaunched as KGM with improvements inside and out in 2024 so we have just one trim level, the K40, with a 1.5 litre … [Read more...]
Statement fails to offer relief
The Spring Statement this week was a missed opportunity to get Britain moving, claims one businessman. Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay, including UK brands, Allstar and Keyfuels said, “Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement and at the time of writing our concerns that there would be little in the way of … [Read more...]
Brands’ boycott looming after tariffs take hold
A majority of Brits say they will boycott brands from a country imposing tariffs on UK models. Almost six out of 10 people (59%) say they are less likely to buy a car from a country imposing tariffs on UK-made models. While the UK imports comparatively low numbers of US made models, there could be reaction to brands with US links, such as Tesla (shown … [Read more...]
Majority of Welsh people depend on their cars
Seven in ten people living in Wales have no alternative but to use a car, according to research by the RAC. Nationwide, four-in-10 (40%) drivers say they have no feasible alternatives to the car when it comes to commuting, but for those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%. Taking the bus to work is only seen as a viable option for … [Read more...]
Statement gives some motorists relief
Motorists can get some relief from today's Spring Statement by the Chancellor. John Cassidy, Director of Sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance said, “The Chancellor reconfirming her pledge to extend the freeze of fuel duty, as well as the temporary five pence cut, until March 2026, will offer a glimmer of relief to motorists concerned about the soaring cost … [Read more...]
EVs are not emission-free
Over a quarter of Brits wrongly believe that driving an electric vehicle is completely emission-free, failing to recognise the emissions produced either through the vehicles’ production or the non-renewable electricity that can be used to charge them. Industry experts are calling for more transparency regarding the total emissions involved in … [Read more...]
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