Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has raised the cost of FCA compliance, an extended MOT testing period and the BIK diesel surcharge with the HM Treasury.
Driver training on the national curriculum could provide a welcome boost to the economy as well as road safety, campaigners have claimed.
Gareth Jones, president of the SMMT has urged Government to maintain the investment and support in the UK’s automotive industry ahead of its Spending Review.
Fears are mounting that diesel could be hit with tax rises in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement as the Government reacts to the Volkswagen diesel crisis.
Nissan and Ecotricity have called on the Government to invest official signage across the UK for standard and rapid electric vehicle charging points.
The Government has been issued a stark warning about the critical skills shortage in the vehicle repair sector.
Taxpayers who own Volkswagen Group cars will not incur higher VED if they are are found to be fitted with illegal software that manipulates emissions.
Car buyers are to continue to get £5,000 off the cost of an electric car after the Government announced today it would extend the plug-in grant scheme.
Central government and local authorities should look at the facts before making major policy changes in the name of achieving 'green' environmental improvements.
Consumer spending patterns are reflecting a rising desire to buy cleaner cars, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
Three new VED bands should be introduced to reflect the most efficient cars, while a new emissions tax should be introduced for vans.
The Government has announced a reduction in the beneficial interest loan rate from 3.25% to 3% from April 6.
