Hatchbacks and city cars were the fastest selling used models of 2022, according to the latest ranking by AA Cars. The Ford Fiesta has retained its title of the most popular car overall for the eighth year in a row. The trend for smaller vehicles in this year’s fastest selling list reverses 2021’s ranking, in which eight of the top 10 quickest selling models were SUVs. The surging popularity of … [Read more...]
EVs big savings with off-peak charging over petrol & diesel
EV motorists will have an advantage over drivers with petrol or diesel cars following the energy price hike, say experts at Select Car Leasing. With the energy price cap rising, Brits are expected to see their energy bills skyrocket by 54%. This, combined with rising fuel costs which have hit all-time records for petrol and diesel, means many motorists across the UK will be out of pocket come … [Read more...]
Countdown to saving car insurance
Drivers could be missing out on significant savings by not switching their insurance policy at the optimum time, according to comparethemarket.com. Ursula Gibbs (below), director of comparethemarket.com, said,“Insurance pricing can be complicated, and insurers use a wide array of factors to decide the cost of a policy. "However, our figures clearly show that prices change significantly … [Read more...]
Smart meters for “thinking” electric car owners
Energy Minister Claire Perry has hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle products - enabled by smart meters - which could see millions save and even make money from their electric cars. OVO Energy is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric vehicles at off-peak times. These … [Read more...]