Almost half (49.16%) of new cars, vans and trucks added to epyx’s 1link Service Network in December were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the highest percentage yet recorded. The company says the figure is a useful representation of current fleet acquisition, with the platform supporting service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management for 4.9 million UK … [Read more...]
MB EQC most likely to fail MoT
New car first-time MoT test failures have thrown up a few surprises. Top of the list was the Mercedes-Benz EQC, an electric SUV, with a first-time MOT fail rate of 17.2%. Just over 4,000 checked in for an MoT last year, and of those 717 failed. Both electric and internal combustion engine cars feature in the top 20, with the Ford Tourneo Custom just … [Read more...]
Car registrations rise but brakes go on EVs
There has been an encouraging start to this year’s new car registrations, but pure battery cars have slowed while Chinese makes have gained ground. Car makers now want a rethink on the support for electric cars and proposed pence-per-mile road tolls for them. It also saw a Chinese brand (above) take second place in the UK top ten and three occupied the top … [Read more...]
Understanding EVs is key to growing sales
Helping more drivers understand the benefits of going electric is essential if the UK is to meet its ZEV ambitions so government’s new public campaign launched last week is timely and welcome – helping encourage consumer confidence by cutting through persistent myths while setting out the many advantages that EVs offer. It will highlight the massive vehicle … [Read more...]
Electrification is driving car and fleet decisions
With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in charging infrastructure have kept EVs firmly on the agenda. And all signs suggest the pace of change will continue into next year. A major driver of this shift is the UK’s … [Read more...]
eVED plan is fraught with problems, say fleet professionals
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
EU lawmakers pushing back on EV deadline
Widely expected relaxations to the European Union’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to take similar steps, says FleetCheck. Yesterday, the EU decided it would bow to car makers' pressure and reduce the zero emissions mandate. Under the European Commission's new plan, 90% of new cars sold … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 December
iCarhireinsurance.com was told more than half of UK drivers (54%) admit they are “frequently frustrated” by other road users, 41% are rarely frustrated, 4% say they’re always frustrated - and only 1% claim they’re never frustrated, according to the poll of 958 motorists. More than a quarter (27%) said a lack of courtesy, such as not letting others out at … [Read more...]
Car makers welcome Budget plans in parts
Car makers have broadly welcomed today's Budget announcement but have some criticisms. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Government has recognised the automotive industry as a pillar of national strategic importance, backing it with an industrial strategy and additional £1.5 billion to drive competitiveness and investment. Deferring the end of … [Read more...]
Used BEVs becoming accepted
The number of dealers who say the arrival of electric vehicles is the biggest challenge facing the used car sector has fallen by a third in the last 12 months. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage who perceive electrification as an issue has fallen from 54% to 37%. The research also indicates dealer enthusiasm for selling EVs has … [Read more...]
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