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ALD sells six subsidiaries to close LeasePlan acquisition

Credit Agricole said its acquisition (with Stellantis) would be carried out by FCA Bank.

Proportion of drivers buying an unseen car doubles since pandemic

The proportion of drivers who have bought a car unseen has doubled from 10% to 21% in two years, new research from AA Cars reveals.

Global automotive manufacturers are rethinking ‘just in time’ approach

A survey by ABB Robotics highlighted how the rising cost of raw materials (62%) had already overtaken energy costs (59%) as the industry’s chief concern.

Ex-fleet EVs take twice as long to sell to dealers as ICE

When sold online, petrol takes five days, diesel six and EV 11; at auction, petrol and diesel both take 15 days and EV 33.

Almost 90% of drivers back four year MOT tests

Just 10% say that the move would affect road safety, according to March’s Startline Used Car Tracker.

March marks first acceleration in price growth in 10 months for used cars – AutoTrader

Super Deduction is dead, long live Full Expensing

Chancellor unveils a new 100% first-year capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery assets.

ChatGPT in vehicles could leave cars vulnerable to hackers, experts warn

The hype around ChatGPT has reached fever pitch. But use cases are still being explored. Kurt Robson, for Verdict, reports.

Spring Budget fails to mention electrification of the UK motor industry

Demand for sustainable fleet options on the rise – Alphabet

Vehicle fleet management service Alphabet reports 31% of total new business in 2022 was for EVs

Government ‘not thinking about business road transport’ – Association of Fleet Professionals

Following the release of Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Spring Budget, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals Paul Hollick comments on its implications for business transport.