As part of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP), the Real Driving Emissions Stage 2 (RDE2) aims to capture a ‘real-world’ view of a car’s performance. A big annoyance for many motorists when buying their new vehicle, is the disconnection between real-world fuel economy and the emission figures to what the manufacturer advertises…. Read more »
We all remember the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Reform that came into effect from 1 April 2017. However, have you taken the time since to realise the impact of such changes by undertaking a full fleet review? With the new changes came stricter thresholds for £0 tax to apply only to zero-emission cars, a flat… Read more »
In a bid to discourage the use of older, more polluting vehicles in central London, the London T-Charge, or Toxicity Charge, will come into effect later this month. The T-Charge will be applicable to any vehicle, excluding motorbikes, driving within central London on weekdays between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 which does not meet… Read more »
Over the last couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have seen a remarkable surge in demand in the UK. In 2013, new registrations of EVs reached 3,500. Fast forward four years to July 2017, and new registrations for plug-ins have already reached over 500,000 for the year. This growth is expected to continue, with registrations… Read more »
In recent years, the uptake of diesel vehicles has played an important part in helping the UK to reach lower C02 emission targets. From buying diesel, UK motorists have prevented 3.5 million tonnes of C02 from going into the atmosphere since 2002. However, following increased Government pressure in tackling air pollution and reducing emissions, the… Read more »
In a study conducted by road safety charity, Brake, more than three quarters (76%) of drivers ranked speeding as the most dangerous driving behaviour. Yet over 150,000 speeding fines are regularly issued each year to UK drivers. The dangers of speeding Here are just a few eye-opening facts and statistics about the hazards of speeding,… Read more »
As of March 1, 2017, anybody caught using mobile phones whilst driving will receive six penalty points and a fine of £200. The tougher ruling, now doubling the punishment, comes into effect to swiftly tackle the increased use of mobile phones behind the wheel. Last year, the RAC revealed that handheld mobile phone usage at… Read more »
With the ‘big bad diesel’ currently receiving poor press, is it time to turn our attention back to the trusty petrol? In the early noughties, the shift from petrol to diesel swept across the UK. Government pressure to reduce CO2 emissions was great and diesel engines seemed like the ideal solution, offering a 15% reduction of… Read more »