Brexit
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Fleet industry news 12 Jul 2021New car market disruption to continue, says Cox Automotive
More new car market disruption predicted for the fleet industry, with the global shortage of semiconductors not the only factor behind long lead times.
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Fleet industry news 18 Feb 2021Brexit: Lockdown masking new car supply problems
New car supply issues caused by post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, according to Cox Automotive, while the used car market is outperforming expectations.
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General News 1 Feb 2021Brexit: New-style driving licences and number plates issued
To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the Government has unveiled new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.
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Fleet industry news 13 Jan 2021VRA announce webinar series to help remarketing sector post-Covid-19
A new webinar series designed to help the remarketing sector prepare for the end of the Covid-19 pandemic has been announced by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
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Fleet industry news 4 Jan 2021
Brexit: Warning of disruption to car and van supply
Tariffs may have been avoided, but a lack of detail in the Brexit deal could still lead to disruption in the market, the remarketing industry is warning.
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Manufacturer news 30 Dec 2020Carmakers call for immediate ratification of Brexit deal
The UK’s automotive trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is calling on the UK Parliament to ratify the Brexit trade agreement.
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Fleet industry news 29 Dec 2020Fleet and leasing industry reacts to Brexit deal
An eleventh-hour post-Brexit trade deal struck between the UK and the EU has been welcomed by the fleet and leasing industry.
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FN50 insight and analysis 16 Dec 2020Change will remain a certainty throughout 2021
By Gerry Keaney, chief executive, British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA)
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Manufacturer news 14 Dec 2020
Brexit: Hyundai makes pricing promise on orders taken before 2021
Hyundai has become the latest manufacturer to reveal vehicle pricing plans ahead of a potential ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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FN50 insight and analysis 4 Dec 2020No shortage of hurdles to clear as fleet faces an uncertain 2021
Covid-19, Brexit deal and EVs all rank high on the list of challenges, reports Stephen Briers
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Manufacturer news 16 Nov 2020Brexit: BMW new car price increase ‘irrespective’ of trade deal
The German manufacturer has announced a customs duty related increase of more than £3,000 on the BMW i3.
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Fleet industry news 4 Nov 2020
Updated: Cap HPI preparing for possible shift in vehicle pricing
Data will be available from January 1, 2021, to ensure fleets can continue to price vehicles accurately and easily, it says.
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Manufacturer news 27 Oct 2020Brexit: Manufacturers issue company car price warning
Manufacturers are warning leasing companies that they cannot guarantee company car prices beyond the end of the year, even for some models being ordered now.
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Electric fleet news 23 Oct 2020‘No deal’ price hike threat to electric vehicles
Fleets face having to spend an extra £2.8 billion on EVs over the next five years, with 'no deal' set to increase plug-in vehicle costs by thousands of pounds.
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Fleet industry news 28 Sep 2020
Coronavirus and Brexit thwart used vehicle market long-term plans
The remarketing sector says the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and uncertainty around Brexit are making planning beyond the short term "almost impossible".
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Manufacturer news 14 Sep 2020Brexit: Automotive industry warns of ‘no deal’ devastation
Automotive companies from across the UK and EU are calling for an ambitious free trade deal, warning ‘no deal’ will have a catastrophic impact on the industry.
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Fleet industry news 27 Jul 2020
Brexit: Zero-tariff deal needed to avoid fleet price increase
Clock ticking on negotiations with Europe as UK bids to avoid car and van price increases.
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Manufacturer news 23 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: one in six auto jobs threatened as 'pressure grows'
A third of employees working in the auto industry are still on furlough and up to one in six jobs are at risk as a result of Covid-19.
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Manufacturer news 3 Feb 2020
Nissan to 'concentrate on UK' in event of hard Brexit
Nissan would focus efforts on its UK plant and would pull out of mainland Europe if Brexit leads to tariffs on car exports, reports suggest.
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Opinion 23 Dec 2019Election result boosts markets and currency
By Rupert Pontin, director of insight at Cazana
