Business lease customers are increasingly turning to newer vehicle manufacturers, with the latest data from Leasing Options revealing that electric and hybrid-focused brands are making significant progress in the company car market. Furthermore, only three European brands are in their top ten list. The CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 accounted for 6.15% of all business … [Read more...]
PPM EV charges explained & worries remain
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...]
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...]
Volatile fuel prices warning
Fuel prices are rising again, and could further escalate as military action resumes in the Hormuz Strait. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, "Pump prices have started rising again on the back of last week's increase in the cost of oil, meaning the savings drivers have been benefitting from recently could start to disappear. "The average price of … [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...]
Interest and values of used EVs are rising
Used electric cars are at a tipping point where both consumer interest and values are increasing rapidly, delegates heard at the Annual General Meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Fraser Brown, director at specialist used electric vehicle (EV) dealer Browns of Richmond and motor retail consultancy Motorvise, said the market had grown by 32% in … [Read more...]
First drive: Mazda6e
Despite the drive towards a greener car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely limited to SUVs and smaller cars, but that’s changing with the arrival of the Mazda6e medium-sized saloon. The result of a joint venture with China’s Changan company which provided the powertrain and platform, the UK specific Mazda6e has a new 78kWh … [Read more...]
Energy Shop shows hidden EV savings
A new calculator from The Energy Shop reveals up to 744,800 Brits may be overpaying by around £48 a year on an EV-specific energy tariff compared with a standard single-rate deal. Ofgem’s July price cap increase of 13% kicks in today and Scott Byrom, Energy Expert and CEO at The Energy Shop, says EV tariffs are most likely to suit drivers who use a lot of … [Read more...]
Goals will be missed unless politicians see sense
Politician's blind optimism towards climate goals is failing to see the very real obstacles facing society, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders who are struggling to sell EVs. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The dependence on electrification to deliver our climate goals is self-evident but the pathway cannot be built on blind … [Read more...]
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