Volkswagen’s all-new Multivan has a fresh design, more flexible interior, improved connectivity and, for the first time, a plug-in hybrid option. The Multivan is the replacement for the current Volkswagen Caravelle, providing customers with up to seven seats and the perfect combination of practicality, comfort, and safety for whatever their needs: from … [Read more...]
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Fleets expressing RV concerns over petrol & diesel models
Customers are already beginning to express residual values fears over buying new diesel or petrol cars and vans thanks to the prospect of rapid electrification, FleetCheck is reporting. Through its sister Fleetfind operation, the fleet software company helps its client base source vehicles, and says that buyers are concerned about the prospects for internal … [Read more...]
Vehicle numbers fall in UK – but vans increase
Vehicle numbers on UK roads fell to 40,350,714 in 2020, according to Motorparc figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the first time the total number has fallen since the global financial crisis of 2009. As the pandemic stifled new vehicle uptake, the average age of cars on UK roads is now the highest on record at 8.4 years. Van … [Read more...]
Real range of EVs tested with surprising results
A new report from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK revealed the real-world ranges that fleet operators can expect when they adopt electric vans. The real-world range figures in the eLCVs – Electric fleet transition powered by real-world data report from Arval helps fleets to plan with confidence when running battery-electric commercial … [Read more...]
Tax change is major opportunity for fleets
The 130% capital allowances superdeduction that comes into effect on 1 April presents a “major renewal opportunity” for van fleets, FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet software specialist says that businesses who have been considering buying Euro 6 compliant light commercial vehicles to meet the needs of Clean Air Zones or electric and hybrid vans as they … [Read more...]
Government immediately slashes grant for BEVs
The Government is immediately slashing the grant for battery electric vehicles, lowering the price ceiling while altering the qualification for electric vans and further reductions will come. It's unheralded announcement about the changes effective today have been criticised by car makers, dealers, motoring organisations and fleet companies who say it sends … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 March
The Land Rover Defender has been named Supreme Winner Women’s World Car of the Year 2021. The triumph is the first time a Land Rover has won the top prize at the awards and is the latest in a series of international honours for the most capable Land Rover ever made. SsangYong will introduce the 21-model year Rexton into the UK market fairly soon. The … [Read more...]
Weeds need removing from our green drive
There are a few weeds to be taken care of as the motor industry, energy providers, related suppliers and authorities take us down the green road towards 2030 and onwards, writes Robin Roberts. The haste and race to have low emission cars and other vehicles on our roads is tripping over some serious issues, notably cost, and not just for vehicles and … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 February
Jaguar Land Rover is ditching its internal combustion engines over the decade and will sell all-electric models, starting in 2024. It has also announced plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell models when demand and infrastructure support them and will expand its subscription rental service. The new Citroën C4 and ë-C4 is on sale. They come with five-years … [Read more...]
E-vans benefits not explained say fleets
The new zero per cent benefit-in-kind rate for electric vans that takes effect on 6 April has been “underpublicised” when it should be helping lead to faster, wider adoption, says the Association of Fleet Operators. Chair Paul Hollick said that a key element of success in boosting demand for electric cars over the last year has been the low level of … [Read more...]
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