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Electric car chargers and outdoor dining create obstacles for disabled people

The growing number of electric vehicle charge points and outdoor restaurant tables is making it harder for disabled people to move around their communities, according to a new report. This is contributing to “pavement clutter” which requires “better ...

08 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Motoring News

Lexus joins Motability scheme with hybrid-powered UX

Lexus has announced that it is joining the Motability scheme for the first time. Though sibling firm Toyota has been a part of the Motability scheme for some years, this is Lexus’s first entry, with the brand’s first model being its UX 250h hybrid ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:31

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Motability car users to consider handing back vehicles

The current cost of living crisis has been blamed for forcing some Motability car users to consider handing back their vehicles. This was the claim of Derry City and Strabane District councillor, Emmet Doyle (Aontú) who said some Motability car ...

23 Jun 2022 at 11:33

Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases by benefits claimants

Ministers will “always scrutinise spending of taxpayers’ money”, Downing Street has said, after the Transport Secretary indicated she would be comfortable with limiting access to “luxury” cars through a vehicle leasing scheme designed to help ...

03 Nov 2025 at 13:50

No Pip eligibility changes at next month’s Budget, says minister

Personal independence payment (Pip) claimants will not see changes to their eligibility this year, the social security minister has vowed. Sir Stephen Timms took a question about the Motability scheme, which Pip claimants can use to lease a ...

27 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Just 31% of people willing to walk 10-plus minutes home from EV charger – poll

Less than a third (31%) of people would be willing to walk more than 10 minutes home after using a public electric vehicle (EV) charger, a new survey suggests. But researchers also found the average walking time to a public charger for UK ...

24 Sept 2025 at 11:08

Motoring News

Kia makes EVs more accessible to wheelchair users with the PV5 WAV

Kia has revealed a new version of its PV5 electric van for wheelchair users with the WAV. The PV5 WAV stands for ‘Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle’ and has been jointly developed with the team at Motability Solutions, who specialise in ...

13 May 2025 at 12:00

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