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A little £40 billion vehicle tax problem…

By now we’re all well aware of the new internal combustion engine ban coming in 2030, right? Well, there’s one thing that you might not have considered… What about the tax? You see, fuel duty and vehicle excise duty currently generates £40 billion in tax for the government each year. But with fewer polluting ... Read More

London ULEZ expansion set to cost fleet owners £54 million

The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost fleet owners £54 million in additional charges in the next 12 months, according to research. London’s ULEZ has been expanded to cover a wider area, and the total area is now 18 times larger than the original zone, which covered the same area ... Read More

Burning man, policeman, rocket man?

There’s nothing better than an iconic pop culture car, is there? Whether it’s James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, Doc Brown’s DeLorean, or Starsky and Hutch’s 1976 Ford Gran Torino. Well, this isn’t a car from a movie, but it is pure sci-fi… David Best’s Rocket Car has been sold at auction for £26,000. The car ... Read More

An alternative fuel with a difference…

We’ve all heard about electric vehicles, and most of us have probably thought about when to make the big switch. But when it comes to alternative fuels, electric isn’t the only option… How about a wine powered car? No, really. Oh, and it’s Prince Charles’ car… AND it’s one of the most iconic cars of ... Read More

Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone installation begins

Greater Manchester has begun the installation of equipment and signage ahead of the launch of the city’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in May 2022. The city is set to follow London, Birmingham, and Bath in creating a CAZ, while several more, including Bristol, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Sheffield, and a host of other UK cities have ... Read More

Green replacements for car insurance write-offs?

Insurers could start replacing written-off or stolen cars with electric vehicles (EVs)… And that’s big news for the automotive industry. The plans are part of a long-term plan to improve sustainability, but how would you feel if an EV suddenly turned up after your car had been nicked?! Okay, it’s probably not going to work ... Read More

What if your fleet could run on whisky…

If someone told you 10 years ago that one day a fleet would run on whisky instead of petrol or diesel… you’d probably have fallen about laughing. And I don’t blame you. BUT that’s now a reality. Yep, the Scotch Whisky giant Glenfiddich has become the FIRST global spirits brand to use its own distillation ... Read More

A micro bulletproof all-electric car? Surely not…

There are LOADS of ideas that never make it out of a brainstorming session… but this isn’t one of those. Yep, it’s an all-electric car with a slight difference. Because it’s micro and BULLETPROOF. Tata Motors teamed up with the Indian Military’s research arm to create the Tata Micro Bulletproof Vehicle (MBPV) back in 2012, ... Read More

Lack of charging devices could affect UK’s EV rollout plans

A new investigation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that vital areas of development in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure have issues that could affect the successful rollout of EVs. With the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles being banned by 2030, EVs are vital in the government’s ... Read More

The first electric vehicles – concept or futuristic?

Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t anything new. In fact, the first electric cars hit the market in the 1970s… And one has just resurfaced! Incredibly, the Electrek Uncar had a window defroster that was, well, a hairdryer. With new internal combustion engine vehicles stopping production from 2030, the shift towards EVs is gathering some serious momentum. ... Read More

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