Pay-per-mile car tax on EVs a ‘strategic mistake’
The government has been urged to ‘tread carefully’ if it presses forward with plans to impose a pay-per-mile car tax on electric vehicle drivers. It’s been reported that a new […]
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Guaranteed Asset Protection claims spike 37%
New data has revealed that average Guaranteed Asset Protection claims has risen by 37% in the last 12 months. According to MotorEasy, payouts in the first nine months of the […]
Fuel prices fall in October
Motorists enjoyed some relief at the pumps in October with fuel prices falling during the month. According to data from RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of petrol fell 0.58p during […]
Used car values at BCA fall in October
Used car values dipped 4.1% at BCA during October, falling £330 to an average price of £7,638. Electric vehicles were the strongest performing fuel type for the third month in […]
IGA highlights support for Fake Always Breaks IPO campaign
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has highlighted its support for the government campaign against counterfeit car parts, Fake Always Breaks. It is working with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to […]
Pay-per-mile road tax for EVs on the cards
The government is expected to announce a new pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget on 26 November. Under the new scheme, electric vehicle drivers would be […]
Light commercial vehicle sales down 15%
Light commercial vehicle sales fell more than 15% in October and means year-to-date sales are down 10% on the same period last year. According to new figures from the Society […]
FCA extends motor finance compensation scheme consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority has extended the deadline for its consultation on its motor finance compensation scheme. It proposed the scheme last month after it was found that motor finance […]
Key appointments at Automotive Insights & Research Services
Automotive Insights & Research Services has bolstered its team with two key appointments, market intelligence expert Nick Richardson and founder and CEO of Regit Chris Ashton-Green. The appointments are intended […]
Seller profits reach £2.9m on Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction has reported that the total retail value of vehicles traded on its platform reached £145,291,147 in the third quarter of the year. Meanwhile, profits for sellers reached £2.9m, […]
Drivers call for car tax system reform
Nearly a quarter of drivers believe the car tax system is unfair, with almost a third believing it should be based on annual mileage. A survey of 2,000 drivers commissioned […]
New car registrations edge up in October – SMMT
New car registrations rose 0.5% to 144,948 units in October, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to fleets fell 1.5% but this […]
