Legislation

SMMT blames weak business confidence for holding back fleet investment.

The FCA hints that it realises the threat to the health of the car markets from widespread significant payouts.

Hope remains £40k ‘luxury car tax’ threshold for electric vehicles will be increased as Treasury acknowledges change would help drive adoption rates.

New driving licence rules for heavier electric vans, bringing them in line with their lighter petrol and diesel counterparts, will come into force from June 10.

The ending of employee car ownership schemes (ECOS) will negatively impact staff recruitment and retention for almost half (45%) of dealers.

With thousands of electric vehicles falling foul of the ‘luxury car tax’ for the first time from next year, the Government is being urged to clarify its plans.

The revocation follows serious concerns uncovered during multiple investigations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Number of returned electric or hybrid cars to salary sacrifice specialist rose to their highest level since the business started trading in 2012.

John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline, examines the case for overhauling the current rules for older drivers.

Six months on from the Treasury promising to end “contrived” ECOS, the industry is still waiting for details on the new rules.

US President Donald Trump has immediately cut the rate on UK car imports from 27.5% to 10%, while also removing the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminium.

Senior traffic commissioner launches a review of guidance on the conduct of professional drivers.  

US tariffs and geopolitical tensions are impacting pump prices, with fleets being warned the volatility in oil prices is set to continue.

The Government is understood to be reassessing eyesight rules for drivers after a coroner labelled the UK’s licensing system the “laxest in Europe”.

A second safety warning has been issued for a non-compliant brake fluid that could impact stopping distances and degrade braking systems degradation.

Holman welcomes proposed changes to allow heavier electric vans to undergo testing outside the HGV MOT network, but wants annual testing regime.

With manufacturers facing 25% tariffs on US imports, data from Jato Dynamics reveals that 16.1 million new light vehicles were sold in the US in 2024.

Mixed reaction from industry to ZEV mandate changes announced by the Government.

The UK's motor finance industry must wait until the summer to hear whether the Supreme Court will overturn a decision that could cost them billions of pounds.

Jaguar Land Rover has ‘paused’ shipments to the US, as it considers how to address “the new trading terms” of tariffs on UK automotive.

The boss of Kwik Fit says that he expects the increase in employer’s national insurance to impact prices and hiring.

Academics also suggest policymakers could increase taxes for heavier cars and that local authorities could adjust parking policies to charge higher fees.

The UK’s automotive trade body has described the imposition of tariffs on US imports as “deeply disappointing”.

Major car manufacturers and two trade bodies fined a total of £460m for colluding over the advertising of what percentage of their vehicles could be recycled.

The move is a response to the Government’s decision to extend the ‘Expensive Car Supplement’ to electric vehicles.

The Government now expects UK automotive to be hit by tariffs on imports to the US on Wednesday, after failing to secure a deal.

Zenith research shows that just 16.6% of drivers are now concerned about running out of charge mid-journey, compared to 34.2% in 2024.

New import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts entering the US were announced by President Donald Trump last week.

Venson Automotive Solutions is backing calls to reduce the VAT rate for charging an EV on the public network to 5%, in line with home charging costs.

New import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts entering the US have been announced by President Donald Trump.

The fleet and leasing sector reacts to the latest economic figures published by the Office for Budget Responsibility and the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

Fleet decision-makers and the wider leasing industry will be disappointed that there was no announcement around the forthcoming hike in VED for electric vehicles.

The EU has decided against forcing member states to allow 17-year-olds to be able to drive a heavy goods vehicle.

Fleets facing a new tax on electric vehicles, due to take effect from April, are hoping the Chancellor will deliver some good news in the Spring Statement.

Matt Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at Ayvens, highlights forthcoming tax changes and explains why salary sacrifice remains a cost-effective tool.

The AA estimates that EV drivers could save £4.80 per charge at ultra-rapid chargers if VAT was reduced to match the percentage rate paid to charge your vehicle at home.

A Bill has been tabled in Parliament by Labour MP Rachel Taylor calling for action to tackle organised freight crime.

SMMT argues the move would convert ‘electric sceptics’ and boost plug-in registrations by 15%, helping manufacturers achieve ZEV mandate targets.

Government scraps Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), with 60% of motorists backing the decision, favouring education and training over restrictions.