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Motor insurance prices surge 67%
Monday 15th January 2024
The average quoted price of motor insurance rose 67% in the year to November, according to data from the Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index. This represents the sharpest annual price rise on record, beating the 61% rise in the year to August. Younger drivers have experienced the biggest rises… Read more
Driverless cars on UK roads within two years
Friday 29th December 2023
The transport secretary believes driverless cars could feature on some UK roads, with vehicle owners able to travel without having to pay attention to where they are going, by the end of 2026. The Government announced plans to legislate for autonomous vehicles in the King’s Speech, last month. Transport secretary Mark Harper told the BBC:… Read more
New car sales approach 2019 levels
Friday 8th December 2023
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that new car sales in November were just 96 units lower than the same month in 2019. Its figures revealed that sales rose by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, with growth driven by fleets, where registrations rose 25.4% to account for… Read more
Biomethane refuelling station for HGVs opens in Wales
Friday 24th November 2023
ReFuels has announced the opening of its 13th low-carbon refuelling station – the first station of its kind to open in Wales. The new site, with 12 pumps capable of refuelling more than 500 HGVs daily with renewable biomethane – derived from food waste and manure. The site in Bangor,… Read more
AFP – some insurers increasing premiums for EVs “based on what appears to be incorrect and… irrelevant” info
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Fleets and insurers need to collaborate to ensure the degree of risk surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) is understood, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The industry body says that evidence from its members indicates that some insurers have recently been increasing premiums for EVs, based on what appears to… Read more
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