Businesses and local authorities amazed to be told that vans must be included in the Clean Air Zone. Following two years of planning and meetings, some of which CarLease UK have been involved in, the government has asked Manchester to bring forward the date for vans to comply with the Clean Air Zone requirements. The […]
In Review; VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion R Line Tech Tip-Auto (Diesel)
Looking for the best luxury SUV to lease for £500 per month (or a little more…)? There are some great deals in June for some luxury 4×4’s with this, the VW Touareg, the Range Rover Sport, BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 all on offer. Choosing one is very hard, not only because each offers an […]
ULEZ Charge Raises £220,000 Per Day Since Day One
The ULEZ introduction has earned Transport for London over £200,000 per day. Cars that are not compliant are costing their drivers £12.50 per day on top of the £11.50 congestion charge already levied. Over 17,000 drivers are paying the charge, a figure which was not expected. HGV’s and buses are paying £100 each day. On […]
Manchester & The CAZ (Clean Air Zone ) – The Facts
Talking of Greater Manchester, will customers be able to drive diesel SUVs now that a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is being introduced..? The introduction of a CAZ is happening across the UK, not just for Manchester. Essentially, these are areas where targeted action is being taken to discourage the most polluting of vehicles from entering […]
Bath Considers a Clean Air Zone
Bath considers a clean air zone A consultation has been launched to discuss the introduction of a Clean Air Zone in Bath. It will charge vehicles that are pre Euro 4 Petrol or pre Euro 6 Diesel after the end of 2020. Initial indications are that a non-compliant HGV or bus will be charged £100 […]
Sheffield is Planning a Clean Air Zone
Sheffield reveals plans for new Clean Air Zone, will taxing vehicle really make them cleaner? Sheffield has added itself to the list of Cities that is planning to operate a Clean Air Zone. Following a study, they have decided that the CAZ will be inside the inner ring road. Initial indications are that Euro6 or […]
ULEZ & CAZ vs. Lease Vehicles… Vans & Cars
UK Clean Air zone system lacks cohesion and many companies don’t even know they are coming Recent research by the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) has indicated that less than half of companies have any idea about clean air zones that will be introduced in the UK as soon as next year. In […]