THE Government is facing a potential £13 billion black hole as income from fuel duty and Vehicle Excise Duty falls as demand for more fuel efficient, low emission cars and electric vehicles rises. That’s the conclusion of a major new report commissioned by the RAC Foundation from the independent … Continue reading
ENGLAND’S motorway network does not currently provide enough protection to car drivers and occupants to consider raising the speed limit to 80 mph, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation. Instead, says the road safety charity, focus should be on the large economic benefits arising from fixing … Continue reading
THE future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory could be secure after parent company General Motors is reported to have support from the UK Government and concessions on wages and working time from employees. General Motors has been considering a number of plans as to how it can restore profitability … Continue reading
GOVERNMENT advisers are waking up to the fact that the drive towards ‘greener’ motoring is having a major impact on revenue collected from motoring taxes. By 2030 average new car emissions are expected to be 49 g/km, compared to 144 g/km in 2011, while the efficiency across the whole UKcar … Continue reading
COCA Cola is facing a corporate responsibility challenge in theUnited Statesafter a jury awarded in excess of $21 million in a cell phone distraction injury case. Ed Dubens, chief executive officer at Interactive Driving Systems, which has a UK operation and highlighted the court case, said: ‘It is thought … Continue reading
USED LCV values improved across the board in April by £44 (1%) – with prices for ex-fleet and lease vehicles leading the way – to reach £4,271 as average age, mileage andCAPperformance remained virtually static compared to March. Average values remain relatively strong in 2012, following the 20-month high … Continue reading
USED car values have reacted to typical post-Easter seasonal pressures and have fallen, although fleet and lease stock has outperformed the wider market. Average monthly used car values fell by £375 (6.2%) in April compared to March, according to latest analysis from auction giant BCA. Month-on-month values fell … Continue reading
MORE than six out of 10 company drivers would not change their traditionally fuelled vehicle for electric power, according to a new survey. Vehicle leasing and fleet management company ALD Automotive surveyed 1,000 business drivers and less than a third (32%) said that they would consider changing to an … Continue reading