“NFDA welcomes Government’s commitment to modernise consumer credit laws, which will make motor finance more accessible for consumers”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK
Due to the crippling effect of record petrol and diesel prices on low-income households, those in rural areas and businesses, the AA has today called upon Government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately and introduce a fuel price stabiliser.
Commenting on new data that shows the average cost of filling a 55-litre family car has now passed the £100 mark, RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams said:
“The decision to close the Plug-in Car Grant is exceedingly disappointing as it will, without doubt, heavily disincentivise EV adoption across the UK and has the potential to derail the positive progress the automotive sector has made towards decarbonising transport. This move sends the wrong message to consumers and will ultimately harm less
The UK is currently AHEAD of the required adoption curve to meet the Government’s 2032 EV target, according to the latest available DfT statistics included in Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s first EV tracking report.
"The cost of filling a 55-litre family car with petrol has now topped £98 for the first time in history as a result of a litre hitting a new all-time high of 178.5p on Monday. Diesel also rose to yet another record by reaching 185.2p which takes the cost of a tank to £101.86.
The report into Road Freight Supply Chains published today (1 June 2022) by the Transport Select Committee combines many complex issues in an attempt to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK.
A Freedom of Information request on the impact of an expanded London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) suggests that a third of car owners could be priced off the road by daily charges.
Following the government’s announcement of consideration being given to change the requirement for an MoT test from every year to every two years, TyreSafe is asking the government to reconsider for the sake of road safety.
Reacting to the announcement of the Transport Bill today at the State Opening of Parliament, Edmund King, AA president, said; "The world of transport is changing rapidly with new innovations and technologies for consumers to choose from. Regardless of how people travel, we must keep the consumer at the heart of it.
After three months of fuel prices constantly climbing to new record levels, April finally brought a break in the cycle of ever-increasing pain at the pumps, new RAC Fuel Watch data reveals.*
The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with 'Level 2' Assisted Driving systems.
Following reports that MOTs could be moved from every year to every two years to help counter the cost of living crisis, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at the AA, said; "Though well intended, moving the yearly £55* spend on an MOT to every two years could make costs worse for drivers with higher repair bills, make our roads more dangerous and
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, millions of motorists are now considering cancelling their breakdown insurance in a bid to cut back on everyday outgoings.
Motorists who eat food, tune the radio or operate a satnav whilst behind the wheel face hefty fines for breaching the Highway Code.
Motorists who eat food, tune the radio or operate a satnav whilst behind the wheel face hefty fines for breaching the Highway Code.
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps regarding his recent comments concerning fuel pricing.
The Chancellor announced a 5p fuel duty cut during the Spring Statement. While this is a step in the right direction, a 5p reduction is not comprehensive enough to reduce the burden on motorists. Other European countries have gone further: for example, Ireland has cut duty by 17p, leaving our members in Northern Ireland at a competitive
In a world of reducing carbon footprint and rising fuel prices, a new free-to-use smartphone app has been launched today to make it easier for drivers to be kinder to the environment. Karai by Drive Key, available initially through the App Store, is the only app that tracks vehicle carbon emissions in real-time, as well as eco driving behaviour
Global energy prices are still volatile due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, unduly impacting consumers at the same time as cost-of-living increases.
The PRA is calling for a fuel duty cut in tomorrow’s Spring Statement, but is urging the Chancellor and motorists to be realistic in their expectations of when the cut will feed through to the pumps.
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
In response to the government's announcement on the extension of the plug-in van grant and Category B licence derogation, and upcoming changes to the plug-in van (PiVG) and truck grant (PiTG) weight thresholds, Denise Beedell, Public Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments:
Ahead of the Budget the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging the Government to cut fuel duty to reduce the burden of soaring energy costs and fuel prices on consumers.
Following the release of charging device statistics which show there are more 250,000 home charging devices, but just 2,038 devices installed through the on-street residential charging scheme 1 , Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said:
