# Very Daisy Duke - 31 March 2026

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Podcast: [Motoring Podcast - News Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motoring-podcast-news-show-216342)
Published: 2026-04-01T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/2026/03/31/677-very-daisy-duke
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FOLLOW UP: FCA CONFIRM FINANCE MIS-SELLING REDRESS The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the details for the redress scheme, following finance mis-selling to car buyers. Less people will be eligible to claim, as somehow they have deemed that dealer direct to manufacturer finance was not liable to the same issues as was found to be open to abuse. However, the average payout will be higher than expected, at £829. For more on this, click the Autocar article link here . JLR FIND A NEW STRATEGY CHIEF Tata exec, Balaje Rajan, has become the chief strategy officer for JLR. This move indicates a tighter alignment with between the companies. We can expect more platform sharing plus electrification and software development being closer aligned. You can read more about this, by click the Autocar India article link here . JLR HALTS PRODUCTION AT SOLIHULL JLR has halted production at the Solihull plant, due to a problem with their supply chain, specifically one supplier. We do not know who the supplier is, nor what the part is. This pausing of production dovetails into a planned shutdown over the Easter period. Click this Business Maters article link here , to read more. £1B FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP E-LORRIES AND E-VANS The UK Government rolled out two initiatives to help the transition to zero emission lorries and vans. First is the Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grant, with the second being the Depot Charging Scheme. The aim is to assist with two of the major blocks for companies switching, costs to buy and lack of infrastructure. For more details, click this EV Powered article link here . AFEELA CANCELLED BY HONDA AND SONY The joint-venture between Honda and Sony, called Afeela, has been cancelled following Honda’s decision to can their 0 Series EVs. This is no re…

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