Supply chain issues drive demand for digital second-hand car marketplaces
Supply chain shortages have been a consistent feature of the UK auto market this year, ravaging the market and resulting in an overall shortage of old and new cars. As a result, research by the AA suggests the price of the UK’s most popular second-hand cars have increased by as much as 57% since 2019, with three- to five-year-old Ford Fiestas being the most popular, now valued at £9,770 compared to £7,448 two years ago.
Family flexibility – Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR XL PureTech 130
It’s basically a van so don’t expect car-like agility and performance, but it is a flexible and functional family conveyance. You won’t experience a typically Citroen ‘cushion’ ride but the suspension is set up well enough to ride out the general road lumps and bumps while steering is light which, allied to a very tight turning circle, makes the Berlingo very manoeuvrable.
Latest grant cuts could lead to a drop in EV sales
A number of manufacturers may amend their EV new vehicle prices below the new £32,000 point to ensure they retain the incentive. However, some models may become more expensive as they react to the announcement, which leaves almost two thirds of cars previously eligible for the grant outside of current scope.
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Fleet Alliance appoints Mark Roberts as salary sacrifice product manager
Roberts joins the business from Zenith Intelligent Vehicle Solutions where he was most recently customer relationship director responsible for both corporate and salary sacrifice sales having worked with them for seven years.
Citroen e-Spacetourer – an electric people mover
The e-SpaceTourer’s van heritage also means that it’s not very light on its feet with a top speed of just 80mph and a 0-62mph acceleration time pf 13.1 seconds. You can certainly live with that given its carrying capacity, but a 143 mile range? – not so much.
VWFS reports big rise in vehicle rentals
Car finance provider saw a 144% rise in Rent-a-Car bookings in November compared to the same period last year, and predicts an even hotter market this month with increased festive demand for larger vehicles for family trips – and van rentals to meet home delivery demands.
Fleet Evolution in EV perception study with Aston University
The study, carried out by university researchers, looks at current perceptions around electrification and is designed to gauge views on electric cars and charging infrastructure, as well as looking to highlight gaps in current product ranges and charging networks.
BMW’s electric showcase launch for new i4
BMW Group's Electric Showcase at the Farnborough Exhibition Centre displayed the full range if full electric and plug-in hybrids from the BMW and Mini brands. It also provided a UK launchpad for it's all-electric i4 Gran Coupe which goes on sale starting at £51,904 for the 250hp 40sp with a highly impressive range of 365 miles.
AA Smart Lease customers get electric deal on home charger
AA Smart Lease is available to all drivers and, with more than half the cars available either electric or hybrid, provides a useful gateway for drivers to try an EV before they buy one. The product’s inclusive monthly cost covers servicing and maintenance, Vehicle Tax and VAT, on either a 24-month, 36-month or 48-month contract.
Government cuts EV grant for the second time this year
Anyone who placed orders between 8 December and 14 December will still qualify for the old £2,500 grant, on cars costing up to £35,000. The Plug-in Van Grant has also dropped, to £2,500 for vans under 2.5 tonnes and £5,000 for vans between 2.5 tonnes and 5.0 tonnes
Welcome to the 2022 Business Motoring Awards
We’ve all had to adjust the way we work over the past 18 months but some things never change – we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2022 Business Motoring Awards.