The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s (AIA) says that over the past decade, cash-strapped local authorities have spent more than £1 billion on simply filling in potholes. Short-term cash injections do little to tackle the vicious circle local authority highway teams are in, where the need to mend potholes on failing roads … Continue reading
FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) welcomes the decision by the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee on motor insurance taken on 22 January 2019, as it will help to preserve our motoring heritage. The MEPs were voting on a proposal from the European Commission to change civil liability (third-party) … Continue reading
The UK trade body for the vehicle rental and leasing industry is urging drivers to think ahead about what documentation is needed when they take a vehicle abroad. The advice from the BVRLA comes on the day that the government has published further guidance on International Driving Permits and Green … Continue reading
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is helping to lower the barriers for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to decarbonising the automotive sector and anchoring the supply chain in the UK. The APC provided financial and mentoring support to 87 SMEs including £86m through its Core Competitions, and its … Continue reading
The European Commission has warned the US that imposing import tariffs on cars and vehicle parts would harm its own industry and lead to countermeasures by trading partners on $294 billion (€259 billion) of US exports. In a ten-page submission sent to the US Commerce Department last week, the EU said … Continue reading
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Fleets should press the Treasury to scrap the 4% diesel surcharge next year to mitigate the impact of the new emissions testing regime on tax, says TMC. HM Treasury is seeking ideas for a “simple” adjustment to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and company car tax to offset unexpectedly higher CO2 … Continue reading
Up to 10 local authorities could be planning to introduce workplace charging levies, which could cost employees up to £1,000 per year to park at work. According to The AA, Hounslow Council is proposing to introduce a charge between £500 and £1,000 and nine other councils are considering similar measures. … Continue reading