Following the best February performance in 26 years experienced by the new light commercial van market, it is positive to see that the market has continued this trend with another month of growth, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures. "March witnessed a … [Read more...]
Call for incentives for retail buyers to switch to EVs
There are currently no financial incentives for private car buyers to switch to an EV, says specialist leasing company DriveElectric. So, unless the government changes its policy on consumer purchase incentives or reduces taxes in the run-up to a general election, or there’s a new government with a more pro-EV policy, sales of new EVs are likely to … [Read more...]
Plea to cut diesel fuel duty to save economy
Sky high fuel prices are placing an unstainable burden on UK businesses and the government must introduce a temporary reduction in diesel fuel duty to protect the economy, according to one of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK. Writing to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the Budget 2022, Elizabeth de Jong, the business … [Read more...]
