As many company car drivers rush to switch to electric vehicles, sustainable mobility expert, Arval, has launched guidance to help cut through some common EV myths. In the final quarter of last year, orders for electric company cars more than doubled for the leasing and mobility specialist, primarily driven by beneficial tax rates for EVs as company cars, … [Read more...]
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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...]
Book your ev charge point when you park
A new partnership between the UK’s fastest growing parking technology provider YourParkingSpace and EVBox, one of the world’s leading EV charging solutions companies, will revolutionise how and where motorists can charge their electric vehicle. In a unique move for the UK market, it will ultimately see the roll-out of pre-bookable EV park and charge … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 March
Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind the wheel of a Maserati 250F and her story of passion and audacity has inspired Maserati to celebrates her achievements on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March. Born in Naples in 1926, in 1948 she participated in her first race winning the 10 km … [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...]
Newcomers from Audi and Hyundai
PHEV versions of the Audi Q5 are now available from £53,435, as well as more sporting derivatives. A bigger battery raises electric range to 37 miles and the same system has been included on A6 and A7 models while the A6 Avant 50 TFSI now runs to 41 miles on battery. Twenty-one years since its launch introduction the newest Hyundai Santa Fe brings more … [Read more...]
Budget does little for car sales
The Budget is first aid for the motor industry but will not fix underlying long term ailments, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. “Today’s budget provides some encouragement to an automotive sector hit hard by the pandemic and additional trading costs but it falls short of the support needed to transform the industry and market to … [Read more...]
Van drivers to get electric charging boost at home
Van drivers who have to take their vehicles home will get financial help fitting rapid charging points for the new generation of vehicles. Logistics UK has welcomed news the Department for Transport’s announcement of a £50 million boost for electric vehicle chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the … [Read more...]
Fleets changing with the tide of life
Future car fleet management could soon develop into three relatively equal pillars – conventional fleet, grey fleet and salary sacrifice schemes – FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet software specialist says that its conversations with customers about the impact of EVs and the pandemic so far in 2021 are indicating a shift in emphasis of this kind. Peter … [Read more...]
Busting the myth of ev business motoring
A new electric vehicle “mythbusters” document designed to tackle common company car driver misconceptions has been released by the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said, “EVs are being introduced apace in many organisations and fleet managers are finding that potential drivers have a lot of questions about them, some of which they … [Read more...]
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