The popularity of Chinese new entrants will be the number one trend in the used-car market in 2026, say dealers in new research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows more than half (53%) believe this will be a major development, followed by the continuing move to electric cars (50%) and ongoing shortages of good quality stock (38%). Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]
Newport repairers operate to world class standards
Last year ended on a high for iRG Repair Group’s Newport branch which has won an Enterprise Rent-A-Car customer service award after achieving a ‘world-class’ score. The branch topped Enterprise’s South-West Region based on the feedback of customers, who were surveyed across several elements including the service they’d received from their respective … [Read more...]
Electrification is driving car and fleet decisions
With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in charging infrastructure have kept EVs firmly on the agenda. And all signs suggest the pace of change will continue into next year. A major driver of this shift is the UK’s … [Read more...]
Tesla maintain top spot for UK EVs
Tesla continue to dominate the UK EV chart with total registations near 45,500 cars. Their Y and 3 models are way ahead of nearest rivals from Audi while Ford and BMW slog it out close together in 5th and 6th spots. The Skoda Enyaq is just behind the BMW i4 and Kia must be hoping its EV3 will grow sales in the sector as a new model has just been … [Read more...]
Learners & older drivers facing changes
Consultations have started on a big shake up to Britain's driving laws. Learner drivers in England and Wales may face a minimum period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests with lessons counting from qualified instructors and friends or family drivers. The new policies were unveiled today. A lower drink-driving limit in … [Read more...]
Sharing and saving for fleet evs
Sharing the charging infrastructure of local businesses could answer the needs of fleets whose drivers lack off-road parking, so can't install their own charger, believes the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, AFP, says such facilities, available out-of-hours, can often be found near to employee’s terraced homes and apartments. “In … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 January
Diesels are dying in Europe. Latest registration figures analysed by GlogalData show October's European share of diesel engines was 10.4% but in November it dropped to 10% while BEV and Hybrid cars surged and are expected to accelerate this year after Germany introduces an ev-incentive. China's BYD brand is now outselling America's Tesla range. Combined … [Read more...]
Ford reverse ev plans and will build more hybrids
Ford says its ev-strategy was misdirected and will now spend millions of dollars to adjust production plans. Ford plans to allocate $19.5bn in special items as it reshapes its EV strategy, pulling back from some larger battery models and shifting investment towards hybrids, and extended-range vehicles. It is throwing in its development plans with Renault to … [Read more...]
eVED plan is fraught with problems, say fleet professionals
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
EU lawmakers pushing back on EV deadline
Widely expected relaxations to the European Union’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to take similar steps, says FleetCheck. Yesterday, the EU decided it would bow to car makers' pressure and reduce the zero emissions mandate. Under the European Commission's new plan, 90% of new cars sold … [Read more...]
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