Legislation

Two out of three UK motorists think it is fair for drivers of electric vehicles to pay vehicle excise duty, new research suggests.

A record-breaking fine has been imposed on a fleet for repeated overloading offences, following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

Number of employees paying company car tax has risen by 80,000 year-on-year – a 10.5% uplift – building on the previous year’s increase of 5.5%.

Industry feedback gathered by Isuzu UK has revealed widespread misunderstanding regarding the extent of tax changes to pick-up trucks introduced in April.

Three councils outside London and Cardiff were responsible for issuing six-in-10 yellow box junction fines last year, according to new analysis from the RAC.

Kwik Fit research indicates that UK drivers believe a vehicle's weight should be a factor in 'road tax' and that HGV drivers should face a 'pothole levy'.

UK automotive and the fleet and leasing sector have welcomed the Government’s Industrial Strategy and pledged to build on its foundations.

Businesses are being urged to mitigate rising national insurance contribution costs by adopting an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

One-in-four fleets do not know the potential financial penalties for failing to report their vehicle emissions, new research from Alphabet (GB) suggests.

Automotive risk experts at Thatcham Research are warning the Government that building trust in driverless vehicles must be a priority.

A growth in SUV sales is behind the bonnet height of new cars in Europe increasing by half a centimetre a year, new research suggests.

Motor industry expert Martin Ward argues the Treasury’s targeting of employee car ownership schemes will have a negative impact on the car industry.

A road safety charity is calling on the Government to lower default speed limits to 20mph on roads where children travel to and from school.

The new module aims to help companies that run heavier electric vans, which now no longer need additional driving licence requirements.

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

New conditions have been imposed on the restricted operator's licence of Peter Youings and Partners in response to persistent noise complaints from residents.

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.

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.