Price rises for a range of popular fleet cars and vans is “almost inevitable” over the next few months, FleetCheck is advising. Andy Kirby, customer success director at FleetCheck, said that a range of factors from rising raw material costs to much slowed production would all create upwards pressure. He said: “Through our sister company, Fleetfind, we help … [Read more...]
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HMRC is out of step with modern cars, say fleets
The Association of Fleet Professionals and the BVRLA have jointly called upon Government to ensure that the Advisory Electricity Rate for electric vehicles is fit-for-purpose. The industry bodies share concerns that the current 4 pence per mile rate, which remains unchanged since 2018, is no longer reflective of real-world conditions, and have written to … [Read more...]
Many thousands missing out on Motability scheme help
Over 159,000 people in Wales are eligible for The Motability Scheme yet more than 109,000 are unaware of this way to enjoy worry-free motoring. The Motability car leasing scheme is available for recipients of Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, War … [Read more...]
2,000 banned a week so far in 2021, Moneyshake told
Britain’s dangerous and bad drivers have been exposed. The DVLA has confirmed to Moneyshake mobility services that 502,888 drivers have been disqualified from driving in the last four years, 86,000 drivers lose their licence per year excluding ‘totting up bans’, in 2021 alone, nearly 2,000 drivers have been banned every week so far, 3,767 drink drivers … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
Peugeot has opened the order books for its all-new e-Rifter. First deliveries will be in November and in Allure Premium or GT trim levels from £30,375 using a 100kw (136hp) electric powertrain capable of up to 260Nm of torque and a 50kWh battery, good for up to 172 miles from a single charge. Two Americans who helped former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Multivan revealed with PHEV version
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...]
Newslines 14 June
BMW has enhanced its BMW X3 and BMW X4 models with a comprehensive refresh that includes sportier styling together with modern interiors, new equipment and updated infotainment. The strongest visual aspect of the enhancements is the redesigned front and rear section which, in the latest third-generation of the BMW X3, accentuates the robust Sports Activity … [Read more...]
Wales trails behind in public ev chargers
Wales is trickling behind in the roll-out of public charging points for the electric-car revolution. One London borough, Westminster has 1,021, more than the whole of Wales. Research from the Department for Transport shows Pembrokeshire has the highest number of public charging devices with 96 and it has the highest availability per 100,000 people at … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium
There’s trouble brewing for rivals to the new 'green' family car from Vauxhall. The latest Vauxhall Mokka-e is not a stand-alone model but one of the offerings in a compact SUV series which includes both cheaper petrol and diesel engines and indicates the future direction of its model series as it drives towards the pure electric future in the … [Read more...]
Secrets of the US President’s car
US President Joe Biden has arrived in the UK for the G7 summit chauffeured in his £1.2m Cadillac ‘The Beast’. Joe Biden’s ‘Beast’ has an armoured exterior, layered armoured windows, a top-spec communications system and Kevlar-reinforced tyres and it’s believed also has some secret offensive features to thwart or disable attackers, but how much does all … [Read more...]
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