Diesels are dying in Europe. Latest registration figures analysed by GlogalData show October's European share of diesel engines was 10.4% but in November it dropped to 10% while BEV and Hybrid cars surged and are expected to accelerate this year after Germany introduces an ev-incentive. China's BYD brand is now outselling America's Tesla range. Combined … [Read more...]
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Winter is a wild time for motorists
Over 1.2 million vehicle breakdowns are expected to occur during the coldest months - the equivalent of 9 breakdowns a minute. James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of experience at Blackcircles has revealed the top five most common car issues drivers face during the winter months. 1. Weak or failing batteries “Cold temperatures significantly … [Read more...]
New Year resolution for learners
Bill Plant Driving School is urging learner drivers to prepare for the recent driving test changes introduced by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency. The changes, published in a full report this month, are designed to make the system fairer, reduce misuse, and give learner drivers more control. Following a nationwide consultation with driving students, … [Read more...]
Ford reverse ev plans and will build more hybrids
Ford says its ev-strategy was misdirected and will now spend millions of dollars to adjust production plans. Ford plans to allocate $19.5bn in special items as it reshapes its EV strategy, pulling back from some larger battery models and shifting investment towards hybrids, and extended-range vehicles. It is throwing in its development plans with Renault to … [Read more...]
Wales seriously lagging behind ability to repair EVs
A new analysis from Scrap Car Comparison reveals a growing EV “postcode lottery” in Wales, with several local authorities offering no access at all to fully certified EV mechanics, despite EV adoption continuing to rise. The study compared every UK motor repair business with those that employ at least one IMI TechSafe qualified EV technician. This allowed … [Read more...]
New plate law could increase fraud
A new proposal to amend the British Standard for number plates, BS AU 145e, has triggered urgent concern across the automotive industry sector as experts warn the ban could increase the circulation of illegal plates. Industry leaders are warning that removing these compliant products from legitimate suppliers could push motorists towards unregulated online … [Read more...]
EU lawmakers pushing back on EV deadline
Widely expected relaxations to the European Union’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to take similar steps, says FleetCheck. Yesterday, the EU decided it would bow to car makers' pressure and reduce the zero emissions mandate. Under the European Commission's new plan, 90% of new cars sold … [Read more...]
DVLA issues anti-fraud advice
Latest figures show that in 2024, almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity. Now, the DVLA is reminding motorists how they can keep themselves safe from vehicle and driving licence scams.The DVLA has been criticised for being too lax in checking out applicants for duplicate V5C forms and allowing cloned cars to be … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
Young driver insurance is down, say Compare the Market
Car costs for drivers under the age of 25 have fallen by £386 year-on-year, driven by a fall in insurance premiums according to research conducted by Compare the Market. The average cost of driving – including car insurance, fuel, road tax and annual MOT costs – was £2,460 in November 2025, down 13% from £2,846 in November 2024. During the same period, car … [Read more...]
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