Industry figures have responded to HM Treasury's publication this week of the government's response to its consultation on the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), the new mileage-based charge on electric and plug-in hybrid cars due to take effect from April 2028. The government confirmed it will not proceed with mandatory mileage checks for … [Read more...]
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AA Cars data shows the average price of the UK’s 20 most searched-for used electric cars has fallen by 10% in the past year, bringing more models within reach of buyers. The latest Used Car Index found the Nissan Leaf remains the most popular used EV, despite its average price dropping 17.3% to £8,146. Prices also fell sharply for the Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla … [Read more...]
Opposition to EVs is entrenched, say Bridgestone
A Bridgestone survey has revealed that a growing number of UK motorists are putting the brakes on electric vehicle purchases, with more than one in four drivers insisting they have no intention of making the switch. New consumer research commissioned by Bridgestone found that 26% of motorists say they will never buy an EV, up significantly from 17% in 2025 … [Read more...]
Renewable petrol project goes live
Toyota Motor Europe (TME), in collaboration with BMW Group, Bosch and Repsol, have launched a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain to study the real-world potential of Vehicles running Exclusively on Eligible Fuels (VEEF). The initiative will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota and BMW vehicles, powered by Repsol’s 100 per cent renewable gasoline … [Read more...]
Automatic cars are changing driving skills’ set
The rise of automatic-only driving lessons reflects a wider shift in how we think about cars, with convenience increasingly taking priority over traditional driving. Vehicle Data Global has warned that the manual gearbox could be heading towards extinction, predicting that manual cars may become obsolete on UK roads by 2030. However, founder of GAP … [Read more...]
Zones and what it costs if you get them wrong
Driving "zones" are the new traps for motorists, one rental company has warned. Drivers entering the wrong zone without paying could face penalties ranging from £60 to £180, with repeat Scottish LEZ offences rising as high as £480 British motorists are being warned not to assume the UK’s growing number of low-emission and road-charging zones all operate … [Read more...]
Law tightening on running vans
Van compliance is moving closer to HGVs thanks to a raft of new legislation that creates additional responsibilities for fleets., says Arval. The fleet leasing and mobility specialist says some light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators are facing significant growth in regulation, including new MOT rules, changes to drivers’ hours and enhanced tachograph … [Read more...]
Fleets hit by PCNs and cloned plates
A new type of penalty charge notice appears to have emerged and is being sent to members of the Association of Fleet Professionals. Issued by a company called Forecourt Eye, the PCNs are being used to recover amounts owed when a company vehicle drives away without paying for fuel. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, said several members of the … [Read more...]
Value retention improving for some EVs
Chinese EVs are holding their value well against comparable mainstream models, suggesting consumer trust and confidence in newer brands is continuing to grow. New research by car leasing and contract hire specialist, LeaseCar, analysed a selection of popular Chinese EVs alongside similar mainstream models and found that across the vehicles analysed, Chinese … [Read more...]
Terrifying speeds recorded by police, say RAC
Seven-in-10 police forces caught drivers travelling at twice the speed limit or more on 30mph roads last year, the RAC has found. Findings from a Freedom of Information request made to the UK’s police forces show the truly terrifying speeds some people are prepared to drive at that put everybody at risk. One driver was caught at 89mph on a 20mph stretch of … [Read more...]
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