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Tag : BREXIT

Comment: UK stands at brink of decommissioning its automotive industry

11 months ago / 0 comments

Following calls to delay the imposition of the post-Brexit ‘Rules of Origin’ Alastair Cassels, partner and head of automotive advisory at accountancy group MHA, says failure … Read More »

‘Thin’ Brexit deal could impact car/van supply and EV manufacturing

3 years ago / 0 comments

The new Brexit deal could see fleets hit by delays on car/van supply on popular new models while there are wider questions on how electric vehicle … Read More »

Brexit deal must be ratified immediately, says UK auto sector

3 years ago / 0 comments

The UK automotive industry is calling for the immediate ratification by UK Parliament of the draft UK-EU Trade and Cooperation agreement (TCA), in order to ensure … Read More »

Coronavirus and Brexit inhibiting long-term planning, says VRA

3 years ago / 0 comments

The impact of the coronavirus crisis and potential effects of Brexit mean planning beyond the short term is “almost impossible” for the remarketing sector, according to … Read More »

Cost of motoring soars since EU referendum

4 years ago / 0 comments

New research shows the cost of owning and running a car in the UK has soared since the June 2016 referendum on Britain leaving the EU.

EU automotive chiefs warn of ‘seismic’ effects of no-deal Brexit

5 years ago / 0 comments

A no-deal Brexit would trigger a “seismic shift” in the European automotive industry, undermining competitiveness while bringing a potential €5.7bn (£5bn) cost bill that could impact … Read More »

Motor insurance and driving in the EU with a no deal Brexit

5 years ago / 0 comments

Following the UK Government’s updated advice on driving in the EU post Brexit, Michael Brooks, legal director at Corclaim takes a look at the insurance side … Read More »

SMMT warns PM no-deal Brexit “simply not an option”

5 years ago / 0 comments

“No-deal Brexit is simply not an option,” warns the SMMT’s chief executive, Mike Hawes, in an open letter addressed to the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

Hard Brexit border delays could cost UK auto sector £50k a minute

5 years ago / 0 comments

Border delays from a hard Brexit could cost the UK automotive sector up to £50k a minute, according to the first-ever UK auto trade report.

New car imports to face 10% tariffs under no-deal Brexit

5 years ago / 0 comments

New cars imported into the UK will be subject to a 10% tariff in the event of a no-deal Brexit, helping to protect the UK’s car … Read More »

BMW warns no-deal Brexit could end Mini production in UK

5 years ago / 0 comments

BMW has warned that it may shift Mini production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Shock Honda Swindon closure announcement imminent

5 years ago / 0 comments

Honda is set to announce its Swindon plant will close in 2022, according to a source close to Honda speaking to Sky News.

Weaker Pound drives thriving Irish used car market

6 years ago / 0 comments

Exports of British-registered used cars to Ireland have increased almost 50% since the EU Referendum, said to be due to the weaker Pound, according to new … Read More »

UK car investment halves as Brexit uncertainty bites

6 years ago / 0 comments

The UK automotive industry is urging the Government to rethink its position on a Brexit customs union as UK car investment slumps to half what it … Read More »

2020 recovery for post-Brexit car and van market

6 years ago / 0 comments

Vehicle sales in the UK are likely to recover from the post-Brexit as soon as 2020, according to a new report, but only if it can … Read More »

EU auto makers call for action on urgent Brexit issues

6 years ago / 0 comments

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging Brexit negotiators to take action on urgent industry issues, including the impact on EU CO2 targets and the … Read More »

Fears of post-Brexit UK driver ban overplayed

6 years ago / 0 comments

The DfT has said it’s confident of mutual licence recognition after Brexit, putting paid to reports that UK drivers could be banned in Europe.

Market uncertainty could affect UK leasing, says Arval

6 years ago / 0 comments

Market uncertainty around diesel engines and Brexit could lead to a “jump” in leasing, as private and business customers look to mitigate against near-future risk, according … Read More »

Alphabet lists top five key market trends for 2018

6 years ago / 0 comments

Alphabet has published its list of the key market trends for 2018, which will see moves towards zero-emission/connected vehicles gather pace while WLTP and GDPR will … Read More »

UK car manufacturing hit by ongoing downturn in domestic demand

6 years ago / 0 comments

UK car manufacturing fell 4.6% to 161,490 cars in November as Brexit uncertainty and new diesel taxes impacted on domestic demand.

No-deal Brexit to raise operator costs, warns BVRLA

6 years ago / 1 comments

Leaving the EU without a tariff-free trade deal could see the price of vehicles go up “about 10%” while the price of parts could rise “about 4.5%”.

SMMT predicts falls in car registrations for 2017 and 2018

6 years ago / 0 comments

Car registrations are expected to fall from 2016’s record level as VED changes and continued Brexit uncertainty take their toll.

Concerns expressed about post-Brexit air quality standards

6 years ago / 0 comments

The UK Government must take more responsibility for air quality, even after leaving the European Union, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has warned, labelling … Read More »

Brexit already impacting on fleets, finds BT’s Fleet Solutions report

7 years ago / 0 comments

The UK vote to leave the EU is already taking its toll on some UK fleets, with the true impact of Brexit yet to be felt.

Going it alone – what will Brexit mean for UK fleets?

7 years ago / 0 comments

What could the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the single market mean for fleets? Natalie Middleton asks the experts.

Exiting single market will add £1,500 to car prices, warns SMMT

7 years ago / 0 comments

List prices for cars could rise by £1,500 post-Brexit if the UK doesn’t stay in the single market.

The Insider: The only certainty is uncertainty

8 years ago / 0 comments

The Insider reckons that while Brexit may bring increased costs for fleets, there could be opportunities too.So we’re out! I am of course referring to Brexit, … Read More »

Lithuania pitched as ideal relocation spot for UK automotive industry

8 years ago / 0 comments

A new campaign is positioning Lithuania as the perfect location for UK automotive businesses to relocate to following the Brexit vote.

Brexit – Where next for new cars?

8 years ago / 0 comments

As a large importer and exporter of new cars, clarity about the future of trade with the EU can’t come soon enough, as Alex Grant explains. … Read More »

Brexit – What it means for fleets…

8 years ago / 0 comments

Professor Colin Tourick looks at the financial, taxation and business ramifications for fleets of leaving the EU. An awful lot of business people woke up on … Read More »