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Going Electric: The Impact of 2020 Spring Budget on EV consumers and businesses
7th April 2020
Last month’s budget, though now rightfully overshadowed by the COVID-19 crisis, was one of many firsts. Due to its significant delay from last Autumn, it is to be remembered as the first Budget of ...
Motorists ‘back smart charging markets’
7th April 2020
The majority of motorists would be happy to charge their electric vehicle outside of peak times in return for lower bills, new research commissioned by UK Power Networks has found. The findings came a...
IVECO lands Eurocargo ground support handling order from Navajo Leasing
7th April 2020
IVECO’s proven HI-SCR engine technology – which eliminates the need for Euro VI vehicles to make periodic stops for forced regeneration – has led Navajo Leasing to add three new 18-tonne Eu...
Comment on SMMT new car sales report
7th April 2020
Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead, Deloitte, said: “With the first 2020 registration plates released in March, the industry may have hoped for a bumper month for new car sales. However, COVID-1...
UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March
7th April 2020
The UK new car market declined -44.4% in March, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the important plate change month 203,370 fewer car...
Ford provides “peace of mind” solution to new vehicle purchases during crisis
6th April 2020
Ford has blended vehicle purchase and finance plans to offer new customers a payment holiday of up to six months. The Ford “Peace of Mind” programme for April and May orders has been designed to hel...
FreshLinc takes 20 Renault Trucks Range Ts
6th April 2020
FreshLinc Group LTD the Spalding, Lincs based temperature-controlled, fresh, chilled and horticultural products total supply chain management specialists have taken 20 new Renault Trucks tractor ...
EVs are going mainstream – it’s time to talk charging
6th April 2020
In the immediate aftermath of the government’s announcement that its ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars would be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, the UK saw an immediate spike in online searc...
Boom in home deliveries sees vans take a bigger share of online sales
6th April 2020
Booming home deliveries and urgent vehicle replacements by tradespeople and essential workers are dramatically changing the shape of motor retail sales during the coronavirus crisis. Figures released b...
THINK! backs Take Extra Care campaign
6th April 2020
Road Safety GB is encouraging all road users to help reduce the strain on the emergency services during the coronavirus pandemic by taking extra care when making essential journeys, with support from t...
