Peter Vosper

With Europe expected to introduce tariffs of between 20 and 25%, what is the likelihood of the UK following suit in the future? In September last year the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced an investigation into Chinese imports. “Global markets are now flooded with ...

Whether or not you have been reading the parties' manifestos one thing is certain – changes are coming and this will not just be about emissions. It is now apparent that if Labour are elected they will revert to 2030 for the end of the internal combustion engine and electric is the main likely...

Some mortgage lenders have reduced fixed rates in anticipation of an interest cut at the beginning of August. However, the amount of the cut is unlikely to be significant enough to have any significant change in borrowing costs for vehicles. Why? Because several manufacturers are already offering lo...

This is the understanding which provided the commitments given by the Labour party on transport. These included continuing to maintain our road network, to ensure it serves drivers, cyclists and other road users, remains safe, and tackles congestion. They have undertaken to fix one million potholes ...

Consumer confidence is starting to improve, with one in five adults actively looking for their next car, according to research by AA Cars. Yonder conducted an online sample of 11,279 UK adults between June 13th and July 1st 2024. Data was weighted to be representative of the population of the UK. Ja...

As the government looks at new ways to bring back businesses to the high street, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged local authorities to create a specialised fund to support pop-ups, markets and temporary use initiatives for first-time businesses to encourage new ventures on the High...

Potholes damaging cars is the biggest bugbear amongst Britain’s motorists according to research carried out by the RAC. For the first time this is the leading complaint ahead of insurance costs and fuel prices. Pothole damage cost drivers on average £460 with punctures, wheel damage, and...

Following my comments in last week’s article, a top advisor to the previous government revealed that the treasury has been pushing for such a scheme to be implemented for some time. Adam Smith was the chief of staff under Conservative ex Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt and told the Telegraph newspaper...

Ford is shaking up its strategy for electric vehicles in the USA, scrapping plans for a large three-row all-electric SUV and postponing the launch of its next electric pickup truck. This is just after the new electric Ford Explorer started selling in the UK and the Company has announced a medium-siz...

It is no secret 2024 has been a difficult year for motor manufacturers and dealers and the warning from the Prime Minister that the Autumn budget is likely to be a tough one may be something to prepare for. There is a story circulating with the belief the government should reverse the last governmen...