Drivers are planning just 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter when Covid restrictions allow, the lowest number since the RAC began tracking motorists’ plans in 2014. Despite the easing of the national lockdown on Monday when the two household and ‘rule of 6’ regulations come in, the RAC Breakdown survey of 1,200 drivers suggests many … [Read more...]
Lorry driver fines unfair, say operators
Government plans to fine lorry drivers who do not have negative COVID-19 tests before travelling to Kent have been criticised by the haulage industry. Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director at Logistics UK said the Government had to make more testing centres available to meet UK demand from drivers and treat them as a priority. “Logistics UK remains extremely … [Read more...]
Company cars’ confusing charts
As another lockdown leaves company car activity stalled in suspended animation, a new BVRLA report analyses the market and the long-term trends that will drive its destiny. With all but essential journeys banned and new car registrations slumping to a thirty-year low, the company car sector has entered 2021 as it spent much of 2020, in an artificial … [Read more...]
Suppliers optimism and caution for 2021
Parts suppliers have started 2021 with mixed feelings of optimism and caution. Optimism, because demand for vehicles and components is picking up more rapidly than expected and the appetite for new, innovative technologies is accelerating. Caution, because the scars from 2020 are deep and the level of uncertainty remains high. Thorsten Muschal … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 November
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a winter campaign, offering two free services and 0% APR across the range, plus a £250 deposit contribution, to help keep small businesses moving as the van community ramps up for an unprecedented festive peak. Coupled with the Brand’s offering of three years unlimited mileage warranty, and 24/7 free roadside … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Welsh showrooms can reopen next week
Car dealerships in Wales can resume normal trading with local customers from Monday morning. The Welsh Government earlier announcing the post-lockdown actions said non-essential businesses which closed at the beginning of last week can reopen with social distancing safeguards in place. Dealerships in England must close on thursday for a month under … [Read more...]
Covid drinking up as breath tests decline
Roadside breath tests have plunged to their lowest level on record. Data shows that in 2019 only 302,281 motorists were breathalysed by Police – just 43% of the number of tests carried out ten years ago and an 11% decrease on 2018. Yet, despite the slump in tests, 16% of drivers were over the limit – the highest proportion since 2007. According to a … [Read more...]
Used cars recovering, expect prices to rise
The used car market is beginning to show signs of greater activity with the increase in the number of dealers transacting car sales online rising by the day. Now that socially distanced delivery has been introduced, both business and consumer confidence is starting to grow, and more dealers are being able to transact the whole purchase process in a more … [Read more...]
