Italy can learn from Britain's £3bn private plate scheme, says expert. Italy's recent decision to let motorists personalise their number plates follows a path the UK has been on for decades, according to Mark Trimbee, CEO of UK private number plate specialist Regtransfers, who expects strong demand from day one if Italy plays their cards right. Prime … [Read more...]
Record entry for RM Sotherby Veteran Car Run
With a remarkably mild London still shrouded in darkness, close to 400 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers and hordes of enthusiastic well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park last Sunday. They were eagerly awaiting daybreak to signal the start of the much-loved RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – the world’s … [Read more...]
Fleet operators welcome Budget plans
The big surprise for fleets in last week's Budget was the extension to benefit-in-kind tables through to 2030–31, with only a one percentage point increase for electric cars, said Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals. He added, "This is good news, providing a high degree of certainty over a typical four-year cycle and beyond. The … [Read more...]
Some worries over weakening climate goals
A coalition spanning the health, transport and climate sectors has issued a direct warning to the Government against weakening the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. It says any weakening as an "unnecessary act of economic self-harm" that threatens public health and green industrial growth. The warning comes as the UK and devolved governments consult on … [Read more...]
More used car shoppers clicking on EVs
Views of used electric cars on AA Cars website rose 49.6% in September compared with the same month last year, pointing to a sharp rise in interest among used-car shoppers. Views were also 37% higher than in August, according to the latest quarterly AA Cars Used Car Index. The September surge comes against a backdrop of high petrol and diesel costs. Page … [Read more...]
First drive: Changan Deepal SO5 Phev Max
Barely six months after launching its first mid-sized SUV pure electric model in Britain, China’s latest entrant has just strengthened and doubled its offering with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid derivative which has a range extender petrol generator. The Changan Deepal SO5 Ultra Phev is now on sale as the Birmingham based importer seeks to widen … [Read more...]
Budget doesn’t go far enough down the road for drivers
The Budget announced today will continue freezing some costs for drivers, increase allowances but also delay implementing new charges as the Government struggles to work out how its going to calculate duties for electric vehicles to make up for lossses on petrol and diesel sales. Chancellor John Healey said he was concerned about rising fuel prices and the … [Read more...]
Allstar identify wasted hours of fleet managers
New independent research commissioned by Allstar, a Corpay company, has found that mid-market fleet decision-makers across the UK are spending an average of 4.27 hours per week personally downloading, checking, reconciling, analysing and reformatting fleet data, equivalent to almost six working weeks every year. The study, conducted by independent research … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus ES350e Premium
With maturity comes respect and in the age of electric cars, the Lexus ES has earned a place at the head of the queue. The new, eighth generation luxury saloon in 37 years has eschewed the trend towards SUVs and simply, but classically, redefined what many may consider a modern executive saloon. From the side it looks like a four-door coupe but is in fact … [Read more...]
Dazzling headlights illuminate up to £5,000 fine
Some 96% of drivers say some or most vehicle headlights are too bright, as motorists prepare for darker journeys after the clocks go back on Sunday. To help car owners reduce the chance of dazzling other road users and risking a fine of up to £5,000, Motorpoint’s resident motoring expert, Tim Rodie, shared his advice, "Headlight glare happens when a … [Read more...]
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