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EV rate cut in HMRC’s December 2023 AFRs EV rate cut in HMRC’s December 2023 AFRs
The Advisory Electric Rate (AER) - having been upped by a penny per mile last quarter - has been cut back by 1p to 9p per mile. The HMRC’s latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) have now been published and while diesel company car drivers will welcome the increases across all engine bands, the news for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) is less welco ...
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Chinese brand Omoda to launch in UK Chinese brand Omoda to launch in UK
It’s rare that an unheard of manufacturer announces its entry into the UK, but that’s what’s happening with the launch of Omoda into this market. The brand, which is part of Chinese automotive giant Chery Automotive, will arrive in the UK next spring with its 5 SUV. Similar in size to the likes of Hyundai’s Kona and the Ford Puma, the 5 wi ...
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Kia EV6 named News UK Company Car of the Year Kia EV6 named News UK Company Car of the Year
Kia’s EV6 GT has been awarded Company Car of the Year at the News UK Motor Awards 2023. The flagship electric grand tourer was picked as the best company car on the market by motoring journalists from News UK’s titles The Sun, The Sunday Times, Driving.co.uk, and Times Luxx magazine. Judges recognised the Kia EV6 GT’s ‘blend of high perfor ...
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Next-generation BMW 5 Series launches with all-electric i5 Next-generation BMW 5 Series launches with all-electric i5
BMW’s ever-popular 5 Series saloon has arrived with a new eighth-generation model - see separate story - and this time it’s complemented by the new i5 EV. Offered with two powertrain options - eDrive40 and M60 xDrive - the BMW i5 will cover up to 356 miles on a charge in the former specification. Expected to be a fleet favourite, the i5 eDri ...
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The Best Company Cars to Lease: Electric or Diesel? The Best Company Cars to Lease: Electric or Diesel?
Leasing a car, or fleet of cars, for business purposes is a popular option as it saves a company having to fork out a vast sum to purchase the vehicles up front. It also means your employees can benefit from newer vehicles with lower maintenance costs while reaping tax cuts and keeping the job of mobilising your workforce easy. When you’re consi ...
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Preconditioned comfort can be yours Preconditioned comfort can be yours
Living in the UK is a bit like living in a fairy tale at the moment.  Just like those first two bowls of porridge Goldilocks helped herself too when she embarked on her crime spree of trespass, theft, and criminal damage, it's either too hot or too cold. Luckily, Renault has a way to help you get your hands on baby bear's porridge so you can ensur ...
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