Automotive technical consultant James Dillon has claimed that diesel technology is now “out of bounds” to manufacturers as downward pressures on consumer demand for diesel cars reach a critical level.
One in 10 dealers are unaware of the VED changes due on April 1, according to a new survey from Cap HPI.
West Country Ford dealer Foray Motor Group has launched an initiative worth £4 million at retail prices to help drivers beat swingeing road tax increases.
Dealers need to ensure they are aware of the new vehicle excise duty rates in order to avoid confusing customers.
April’s road-tax changes remain a mystery to most dealership customers, according to a survey conducted by Carbuyer.
Changes to the way vehicle excise duty will be charged is to undergo a significant change for all vehicles registered from April 1. KeeResources has provided a guide to the changes.
Buyers of lower-emission cars are expected to bear the brunt of changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax from April 1 next year.
Think tank Policy Exchange has called for a rise in road tax for new diesel cars, to fund a scrappage scheme.
The Environmental Audit Committee is urging the Government to introduce a diesel scrappage scheme to ensure VED changes tackle NOx pollution as well as CO2.
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.
Three new VED bands should be introduced to reflect the most efficient cars, while a new emissions tax should be introduced for vans.
