90%削減 は 2021年に対し、の模様。極めて厳しい。 EU backtracks on 2035 zero-emission car target - FleetPoint fleetpoint.org/environment-n….

I see several issues about the so-called UK/US trade deal that merit scrutiny: This is absolutely not a free trade deal, despite how it might be framed in UK MSM headlines. What it actually is: A tariff reduction agreement - from 27.5% down to 10% on luxury cars for the wealthy not broader consumer markets Limited quotas - only 100,000 cars annually at the reduced rate Sector-specific concessions - covering cars, some beef, and steel (still pending) What a free trade deal would be: Zero or near-zero tariffs across broad categories of goods Comprehensive coverage of services, investment, and regulatory alignment Mutual market access without restrictive quotas Long-term framework rather than temporary arrangements The Guardian's use of "trade deal" is misleading. This is really damage control; the UK negotiating down from punitive Trump tariffs to merely high ones, and only for specific sectors in limited quantities. The fact that UK manufacturers are celebrating a reduction to 10% tariffs (still four times higher than the previous 2.5%) shows how far from "free trade" this arrangement is. Real free trade agreements like CPTPP or the EU single market aim to eliminate barriers, not just reduce them slightly. The UK/US trade deal is vassalism - the UK is essentially paying tribute (agricultural concessions, ethanol tariff removal) for the privilege of slightly less punitive treatment, while calling it a "deal." It's more accurately described as managed economic coercion than free trade. Questionable Timing and Framing The article's breathless tone about "shiploads" of luxury cars and the deal "kicking in" glosses over some harsh realities. The deal only reduces tariffs from 27.5% to 10% for up to 100,000 UK cars annually, matching roughly last year's export volume is hardly the transformative breakthrough the headline suggests. Limited Economic Impact How does the luxury car market contribute to UK GDP when the majority of people can't afford these in the first place? In 2023, the UK exported vehicles worth £6.4 billion to the U.S., accounting for 18.4% of all UK car exports. The likely impact of U.S. import tariffs on UK carmakers - FleetPoint, while luxury and sports car manufacturers export almost £5bn in high-value products globally every year. Small volume, high value: the multi-billion pound luxury and sports car manufacturers boosting Britain’s exports - SMMT. While these are significant export figures, the beneficiaries are indeed premium brands serving wealthy consumers, not mass market manufacturers that might create broader economic benefits. Agricultural Sacrifices The article acknowledges that farmers feel they've been "used as collateral," but buried this concern. The removal of the 19% tariff on American ethanol - which could close UK biofuel plants - represents exactly the kind of concession that benefits US producers at the expense of UK industry. US Vassalism Concerns Trump imposed reciprocal duties of up to 50% on goods from 57 trading partners, pausing them until July 9 to allow negotiations. Trump, and Starmer hail limited US-UK trade deal, but 10% duties remain (Reuters). This negotiating tactic - imposing punitive tariffs then offering "relief" in exchange for concessions puts the UK in a subordinate position where it's grateful for partial rollbacks of what were essentially economic weapons. The Guardian piece reads more like industry PR than critical analysis, emphasising corporate relief while downplaying the structural inequalities in this "deal." theguardian.com/business/202…

Had a fantastic time visiting ⁦@ArnoldClark⁩ and meeting their new cohort of apprentices. Great to see so much talent and enthusiasm—apprenticeships truly make a difference! #FutureSkills Arnold Clark welcomes 118 new apprentices - FleetPoint fleetpoint.org/apprenticeshi…

AI and Vehicle Acquisition - Fleetpoint googletagmanager.com/gtag/js…

Today's Top Stories 🔥 - Fleet News 🚘 The definitive source of news and information for thousands of UK fleet decision-makers. Visit our Website for more - fleetpoint.org Links to the articles: Dynamon joins £63 million Government electric HGV trial - fleetpoint.org/electric-vehi… HGV drivers challenge the term ‘Driver Shortage’ - fleetpoint.org/fleet-managem… UK needs to support electric retrofit options - fleetpoint.org/electric-vehi… New AI collaboration set to improve fleet safety - fleetpoint.org/fleet-managem… #FleetPoint #FleetNews #FleetManagement #FleetInnovation #TransportNews #LogisticsUpdate #VehicleTech #FleetSafety #EcoDriving #FleetSolutions #CommercialVehicles #FleetEfficiency #AutomotiveNews #FleetTrends #SmartFleets

Almost three quarters of ULEZ fines remain unpaid - #ULEZ - #Transport #Tfl Source: FleetPoint search.app/eoAsdwqYVpEL6aQ96

Government launches review into DVSA - FleetPoint fleetpoint.org/driver-and-ve…

今年2月に出されたロンドン交通局の提案は合意に至ったようで、来年10月から12トン超のトラックはDVSランクで星3つ以上（最高は5つ）でないとロンドンに出入りできなくなります。 HGVs face new safety rules in London from 2024 - FleetPoint fleetpoint.org/law-and-legis…

Logistics UK: REUL Bill leaves UK supply chain at risk - FleetPoint fleetpoint.org/law-and-legis… via @GoogleNews

Interesting... Drivers are turning to smart tech to make life easier - FleetPoint #tech #innovation #invention Read More Here: fleetpoint.org/fleet-managem…

London's Direct Vision Standard has made HGVs safer fleetpoint.org/road-safety/d… (FleetPoint)

Logistics may be changing every day, but drivers are still the backbone of the global economy. Don't miss FleetPoint latest article outlining six ways that supply chain pros can help speed things along, reduce dwell time, and get trucks back on the road. 4kites.cc/3aQkYQt

Magtec leads project to accelerate adoption of zero emission trucks FleetPoint @bulbi59 @robmay70 @sps123star @junjudapi @RosyCoaching @quasagroup @achyutaghosh fleetpoint.org/environment-n… via @GoogleNews

WTW partners with Thatcham Research - FleetPoint ift.tt/33WvZfB #DataScience #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #Insurance #NLP #Robots #AI #IoT #BigData

Driver Academy Group to lead government HGV training scheme | FleetPoint bit.ly/33qNnsg

According to fleetpoint the UK is facing supply chain collapse in two to three weeks. Described as a 'crisis never before seen in this industry', vehicles are parked up in yards, unable to cover hundreds of thousands of loads on a daily basis. We'll done tories and brexshit.😡

A great mention for Flock Motor in FleetPoint today, featuring launch customers @elmodrive and @LendWheel 🚗⚡ fleetpoint.org/insurance/flo…

Sofico and BattMobility launch electric car share app - FleetPoint bit.ly/2Y9BqC7 Do you think this EV share app could be useful? #ElectricVehicles #EVSharing #EVs #ZeroEmissions #Future

Give Fleetpoint Pty Ltd., a ring. they negotiate the price for a fee.....saved a mate 4 g on a new car. The do Australia wide.

The UK cities most, and least prepared for electric cars - FleetPoint bit.ly/3dhCgBt Interesting numbers here! We've got a way to go ⚡⚡ #UK #ZeroEmissions #EVs #ElectricVehicles