Adjusting to the end of the petrol and diesel era will be the biggest challenge facing fleets during the next three years, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory reveals 38% of businesses surveyed believe adapting to restrictive public policies on use of internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles is an issue – up from 32% … [Read more...]
Minor damage can have big impact on prices
Six out of 10 dealers (61%) say repairing minor dents is the cosmetic fix most likely to increase the showroom appeal of a used car, according to new research. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows other repairs considered important were scratches (55%), minor rips in fabric (37%) and chips in windows (35%). Also mentioned were bumper scuffs (34%), … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 May
Mazda Motor Europe has joined Drive Sustainability, an automotive industry initiative focused on promoting ethical, responsible and environmentally friendly practices across global supply chains. By joining the collaboration, Mazda is advocating business integrity and enhancing its ability to apply common sustainability standards and guidelines throughout … [Read more...]
Chinese brands leading new entrants into fleets
More than one in four fleets (26%) have added cars from new entrants to their choice lists, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory also shows 21% are considering adding them in the future, while 23% are waiting until these manufacturers become more established. Just 12% indicate they will not be using these vehicles and … [Read more...]
Dithering governments threaten 2035 emissions goal
As EU politicians debate further weakening the bloc’s 2035 zero-emission car target, new analysis reveals Europe’s e-mobility industry has already committed nearly €200 billion to electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure - locking in one of the largest industrial transformations in decades. The report, published today by New Automotive, … [Read more...]
VOLT powers into buying a used ev
There is a growing gap between EV interest and actual adoption in the UK, where around 70% of drivers are considering going electric, yet uptake continues to lag. Now one of Wales' leading dealers has stepped in to plug this gap and fill it with confidence. More than half of drivers remain concerned about charging, and 42% are unsure about battery life. … [Read more...]
Business issues warning over EV ppm tax
The Government’s proposed pay-per-mile electric vehicle duty could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260 million a year by 2028 through compliance alone, according to new analysis from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. The cost is based on BVRLA member data, and driven by both direct administration (£75 million) and lost productivity from … [Read more...]
£300,000 for Welsh VW convertors
A £300,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales will drive the next phase of growth for Bridgend-based campervan conversion specialists Holbrook Customs. Delivered through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, the investment will allow Holbrook Customs to boost production, expand its team and bring more work in‑house, while strengthening local job … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
The Taxpayers’ Alliance is organising a series of city wide events today in Cardiff to protest at council plans to charge residents parking fees based on vehicle weight. It is also protesting at the planned cuts in on-street parking in the Welsh Capital. Cardiff is revealed to be the commuting city where drivers move fastest in the UK, with an average … [Read more...]
Positive outlook for vehicle manufacturing in UK
January’s production figures outline the pressing challenges faced by UK vehicle manufacturing in 2026. Weaker export demand beyond Europe, and a sharp contraction in commercial vehicle production following major restructuring, have all impacted output. That said, the sector continues to depend on overseas markets – with more than three quarters of output … [Read more...]
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