UK voters with cars and other vehicles pay more in fuel duty (£26.9bn) alone than UK firms and companies pay in business rates (£26.8bn) and the equivalent of 97.5% of what is received through council tax (£27.5bn). Other motoring taxes raise another £6.1bn in vehicle excise duties, and a further £25bn from VAT on fuel and car sales, company car tax and … [Read more...]
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Making a meal of servicing
Lunchtime is the peak period for motorists when booking online servicing, according to new figures released by RAC Garage Compare, the recently launched service and MoT online price comparison web site. The busiest single hour is between noon and 1pm although levels remain relatively high through to 4pm before slowly ebbing away as the evening … [Read more...]
Smart motorways: need to educate motorists
As SMART motorways reach their first birthday in the UK today, the Institute of Advanced Motorists has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them. SMART motorways were officially introduced this time last year to replace Managed Motorways as the solution to the nation’s congested motorways but … [Read more...]
Car makers fight diesel cuts in Europe
Governments clamping down on diesel have led to a new campaign from vehicle makers opposing the changes in Europe. “The European industry has invested massive amounts of money to make [cleaner] Euro 6 diesels a reality. Now we start hearing calls to reduce or phase out diesel. This is unrealistic. This industry needs a longer-term strategy,” … [Read more...]
Jaguar XE goes into production in Solihull
A new milestone has been reached in JLR’s Solihull plant history. The previously Land Rover only site has become home to a Jaguar assembly line within the factory complex. The West Midlands based plant marked the beginning of production of the all-new Jaguar XE with the official opening of its state-of-the-art £500m 'factory within a factory'. The … [Read more...]
Newslines
In a major move for the automotive sector, Shell has entered into a deal to support vehicle manufacture. Shell, in collaboration with the legendary race and road car designer Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto, will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine. Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
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Vauxhall’s all-new five-door entry-level model VIVA will arrive in showrooms in the summer priced from £7,995 on-the-road. The VIVA five-door range consists of two trim levels: SE, and SL which is a trim name carried over from the original Vauxhall Viva, with 75ps 1.0 engines rising to £9,495. Kia is starting Q2 with a range of attractive customer offers … [Read more...]
Railway police appeal over attempted motorcycle theft
British Transport Police is appealing for information following the attempted theft of a motorcycle at South Wales railway station. Officers have also released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, which took place around 1.40pm on Saturday, 14 March. PC Ian Wood, who is investigating the incident, said, … [Read more...]
Newslines
After a second fatal pedestrian accident, the Kingsway bus lanes in Swansea will be changed over the next few months. The controversial layout means the current bus lanes running in opposite directions on one side of the road will be changed to match the westerly only direction of the adjoining carriageway for other vehicles. Mazda has introduced a … [Read more...]
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Mitsubishi is cutting prices and finance costs across its range to boost sales. Some models get discounts and others attract lowered leasing rates until 26 June while stocks last. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will halt production at a plant in Brazil until Monday due to lower demand for cars and high stock levels. The nearly 16,000 workers at the plant in … [Read more...]
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