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Used car market provides reasons to be cheerful after seasonal dip
The used car market saw a typical seasonal decline in December, with the average value of a three-year-old, 60,000-mile vehicle dropping by 1.5%, equating to approximately £260, according to data from Cap HPI.
DfT's ZEV Mandate consultation launches to consider flexed targets and hybrids
The DfT has today launched a consultation asking for industry views on the Government's restoration of the 2030 petrol and diesel new car ban. Elements include gathering views on which full hybrid and plug-in hybrids could be sold still alongside zero emission vehicles, and what approach should be taken for vans and low volume OEMs.
MOT price cap is hurting garages as costs continue to rise, says trade association
A "stagnant" MOT fee, capped at a maximum fee of £54.85 for cars, light commercial vehicles and motorhomes and £29.65 for motorcycles, is creating "serious economic risk" to the viability of the garage sector, warns the Independent Garage Association.