The government is to introduce a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in her Budget. The Electric Vehicle Excise... continue
We all love our EVs. 95% of us would recommend them to friends and family. Two-thirds of us believe our general experience of driving electric (and using the public charging network) is improving. However, we are in a situation where only 5% of cars on the road are electric; where half of those... continue
Low confidence across the logistics sector and insufficient support means... continue
UK car production fell in October, down -23.8%, according to the latest figures published by the... continue
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to reform the Motability Scheme which provides people with disabilities with subsidised lease cars. The... continue
For too long previous governments have ducked the choices needed to reform our taxation system for... continue
A mileage-based charge for electric and plug-in hybrid car drivers from 2028 and a short-term freeze in fuel duty are among the key changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2025. The RAC has broken down the most important announcements from chancellor Rachel Reeves from the perspective of car... continue
Government has recognised the automotive industry as a pillar of national strategic importance, backing it with an industrial strategy and additional £1.5bn to drive competitiveness and investment. Deferring the end of employee car ownership schemes into the next parliament, meanwhile,... continue
Drivers and the companies investing in charging infrastructure were looking for clarity on the EV transition today. Instead we got a mixed picture. More drivers switching to electric will be able to save up front, but they will face increased running costs thanks to the EV Excise Duty and delayed... continue
Drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles face a new pay-per-mile charge, the chancellor announced in the Budget. Rachel Reeves... continue
We welcome the government's commitment to invest over £2bn annually by 2029-30 in local roads maintenance. This will enable local authorities to make progress in improving the condition of local roads across the country. However, while this investment is welcomed, further sustained... continue
Following today's Budget, The AA believes drivers are at a fork in the road as freezes in fuel duty are announced alongside significant tax changes for electric vehicle owners. Maintaining the 5p freeze in fuel duty is much welcomed and helps everyone, saving drivers more than £3 a tank, as... continue
It's rare I'm ever incensed enough to write in to the... continue
The Motability Scheme has made commitment that from 2035 half... continue
Further to my oral statement to the House on 22 October 2025, I am writing... continue
The extra weight from the batteries in electric vans means they are currently classified as HGVs, and the increased legislative burden is inhibiting their adoption in commercial fleets. The... continue
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Budget... continue
A new practical roadmap for councils covers every stage of electric vehicle infrastructure delivery, from strategic planning and business case... continue
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