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Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

Proposals to ban drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers as part of a ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme have been broadly welcomed by fleets.

safety and risk management 29 Jun

Electric vehicle battery makers to face tougher environmental standards

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers will have to report the product’s entire carbon footprint, from mining to production to recycling, as early as July 2024.

electric and hybrid vehicles 15 Jun

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

The Government has stressed it has “no plans” to remove a concession allowing licence holders to drive an electric van up to 4.25 tonnes.

8 Jun

Government consultation shows support for driving licence changes

More than two thirds of respondents believe that drivers should be entitled to drive trucks up to 7.5 tonnes when they pass their driving test.

7 Jun

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

A new ‘Road Duty’ for electric vehicles (EVs) – levied at around 6p per mile (plus VAT) – has been recommended to offset a decline in fuel duty.

1 Jun

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Think tank says Government should replace VED and fuel duty with a 'pay-as-you-drive' tax for electric vehicles to build "better and fairer" system.

24 May

Fuel retailers increased margins have pushed up pump prices, says CMA

Fuel retailers have increased profit margins, resulting in drivers and fleets having to pay more at the pumps, the Competition and Markets Authority has found.

fuel and fuel cards 15 May

CMA finds Copart acquisition could ‘substantially’ lessen competition

Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors could worsen vehicle salvage options for UK car insurers, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

5 May

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

The UK Government is working with international partners to develop new laws for monitoring the health of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

2 May

Towing: know your limits

Towing and loading can create a minefield of compliance issues for van operators. Here we help navigate through them.

Legislation 2 May

Vast majority of EV journeys cost more than the AER in Q1

The vast majority of business journeys cost more per mile than the advisory electricity rate reimbursed drivers before March increase, new analysis suggests.

26 Apr

Van or not a van, that is the question

Ian Goodwin, tax partner at Mazars, says he is concerned that many businesses could be sleepwalking into a significant tax liability.

20 Apr

Woman refuelling car, petrol station, fuel pump

Combustion engines to be allowed post-2035 after e-fuels deal struck

The EU and Germany have reached an agreement that will allow some internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to be sold beyond 2035.

27 Mar

Government slowing the transition to a greener transport system

Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme says the Government could boost electric vehicle (EV) use for less than 1% of the petrol/diesel subsidy.

27 Mar

Budget: Fleet industry reacts to Chancellor’s tax plans

The fleet industry and wider automotive sector reacts to the Budget, welcoming the fuel duty freeze, but criticising no announcements around EV infrastructure.

Budget 2023 15 Mar

Budget: Freeze fuel duty and give EV infrastructure a boost

The Chancellor is being urged to freeze fuel duty and VED, and tackle issues around electric vehicle charging infrastructure ahead of the Budget.

Budget 2023 14 Mar

Budget 2023: Drivers want motoring tax cut

More than half of motorists (58%), surveyed by Startline Motor Finance, want to see a cut in fuel duty on petrol and diesel.

8 Mar

Pile of pounds coins alongside set of car keys

Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

MPs on the Transport Committee say they are disappointed with the lack of engagement from the Treasury following its report on road pricing.

road pricing 6 Mar

Updated tax manifesto launched ahead of Budget

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has published a revised ‘Tax and Regulation Manifesto’ ahead of the Budget on March 15.

Budget 2023 1 Mar

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

The Chancellor is being urged to introduce new tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) renting and leasing vehicles, ahead of the Budget.

23 Feb

Legislation - Page 5

Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

Electric vehicle battery makers to face tougher environmental standards

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

Government consultation shows support for driving licence changes

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Fuel retailers increased margins have pushed up pump prices, says CMA

CMA finds Copart acquisition could ‘substantially’ lessen competition

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

Towing: know your limits

Vast majority of EV journeys cost more than the AER in Q1

Van or not a van, that is the question

Combustion engines to be allowed post-2035 after e-fuels deal struck

Government slowing the transition to a greener transport system

Budget: Fleet industry reacts to Chancellor’s tax plans

Budget: Freeze fuel duty and give EV infrastructure a boost

Budget 2023: Drivers want motoring tax cut

Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

Updated tax manifesto launched ahead of Budget

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Legislation - Page 5

Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

Electric vehicle battery makers to face tougher environmental standards

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

Government consultation shows support for driving licence changes

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Fuel retailers increased margins have pushed up pump prices, says CMA

CMA finds Copart acquisition could ‘substantially’ lessen competition

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

Towing: know your limits

Vast majority of EV journeys cost more than the AER in Q1

Van or not a van, that is the question

Combustion engines to be allowed post-2035 after e-fuels deal struck

Government slowing the transition to a greener transport system

Budget: Fleet industry reacts to Chancellor’s tax plans

Budget: Freeze fuel duty and give EV infrastructure a boost

Budget 2023: Drivers want motoring tax cut

Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

Updated tax manifesto launched ahead of Budget

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market