Castrol MEM Rally Team scored a double podium result on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally Sunday with event winners William Creighton/Liam Regan taking the overall lead of the Probite British Rally Championship and Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 team-mates Meirion Evans/Dale Furniss remaining their nearest title rivals after finishing third. William set the fastest … [Read more...]
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E-Vans’ market picks up and target for newcomers
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research. Respondents to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer who already have electric vans or were planning to use them were asked whether they would cover distances of more or less than 100 miles. The results showed a definite bias towards more intensive … [Read more...]
Older models dominate fleets
The majority of fleets have ignored new models and choose to run second-hand cars and vans to save money and benefit from the improved reliability of nearly new models. More than half of UK fleets (52%) are operating second hand cars and vans, and a further 27% believe they will do so in the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval … [Read more...]
Fines and points soaring for unroadworthy vehicles – RAC
The number of people receiving penalty points on licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped 52% over just 12 months, reveals new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements … [Read more...]
Parts and write-offs big impact on premiums
Rising parts' costs and insurers writing off accident damaged EVs are pushing up premiums and causing concerns to fleets as well as business and private drivers. Now it is suggested that collaborative working could help fleets contain rising vehicle repair costs, a meeting of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ Megafleets Committee was told. David … [Read more...]
Used cars more likely to be first choice
Used car buyer sentiment is at a 12-month high, according to new research. The new Startline Used Car Tracker shows a net 57% are positive about the idea of buying a used car this month – the highest figure since 53% in August 2024. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “This is good news. While the used car market has been relatively buoyant … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota bZ4X Pure
Toyota fans now have a completely electric model added to the range as the industry slowly but relentlessly rolls towards the end of hybrid and internal combustion engines. After dabbling with an electric version of their RAV4 off-roader in the late 90s and pushing ahead with hybrids and stablemate Lexus electric models, it’s now the time for the Toyota … [Read more...]
VW improve Passat models from this month
The multi-award-winning Volkswagen Passat can be ordered in two new eHybrid trim levels from Thursday 14 August: Match and Black Edition. These value-focused newcomers replace the Passat Life and R-Line eHybrids and come with more features than the outgoing variants at no extra cost. Monthly payments, for any customers funding their purchases with … [Read more...]
2026 FIA World Rally Championship calendar
The FIA and WRC Promoter have unveiled the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship series, confirming 14 rounds across four continents as the series continues to blend classic challenges with global reach. The season begins at Rallye Monte-Carlo from 22 - 25 January, with crews tackling France’s icy alpine roads in one of rallying’s most iconic settings. A … [Read more...]
Evans slips into WRC lead after Secto Rally Finland
Welshman Elfyn Evans has moved into the lead of this year's World Rally Championship as it takes a summer break following the half-way Finnish rally. He said, “It’s a great result for the team to have all five cars in the top five. On my side I’m a bit disappointed how the final day turned out. It was an exciting format and we had a good run the first time … [Read more...]
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