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Chinese brands will influence used prices in 2026

16 January 2026

The popularity of Chinese new entrants will be the number one trend in the used-car market in 2026, say dealers in new research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows more than half (53%) believe this will be a major development, followed by the continuing move to electric cars (50%) and ongoing shortages of good quality stock (38%). Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]

Pothole damage hitting harder than ever

15 January 2026

Drivers across the UK are being hit harder than ever by the cost of pothole damage, as new analysis released this morning on National Pothole Day reveals the total financial impact of potholes on vehicles rose to an estimated £589 million in 2025, up from £579 million in 2024 and £474 million in 2023. UK road safety charity TyreSafe, a … [Read more...]

Newport repairers operate to world class standards

14 January 2026

Last year ended on a high for iRG Repair Group’s Newport branch which has won an Enterprise Rent-A-Car customer service award after achieving a ‘world-class’ score. The branch topped Enterprise’s South-West Region based on the feedback of customers, who were surveyed across several elements including the service they’d received from their respective … [Read more...]

Electrification is driving car and fleet decisions

14 January 2026

With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in charging infrastructure have kept EVs firmly on the agenda. And all signs suggest the pace of change will continue into next year. A major driver of this shift is the UK’s … [Read more...]

Tesla maintain top spot for UK EVs

12 January 2026

Tesla continue to dominate the UK EV chart with total registations near 45,500 cars. Their Y and 3 models are way ahead of nearest rivals from Audi while Ford and BMW slog it out close together in 5th and 6th spots. The Skoda Enyaq is just behind the BMW i4 and Kia must be hoping its EV3 will grow sales in the sector as a new model has just been … [Read more...]

Pavement parking bans left to councils

9 January 2026

Disabled people will benefit from new local powers being made available to local leaders across England to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their area, helping keep them clear and accessible for everyone who uses them, while allowing exemptions where needed. Blocked pavements can create serious barriers for parents with pushchairs, wheelchair … [Read more...]

High winds warning and where to avoid

8 January 2026

Research from MoneySuperMarket reveals the most dangerous UK roads for van drivers to travel on during windy conditions of the next few days. High winds can be dangerous for vans because their large surface area and lighter rear loads make them easier to go off course and fall over. Rare RED WARNING notices have been issued for the West Country today … [Read more...]

Anxiety over car repairs is diminishing

8 January 2026

The percentage of motorists who would be “anxious and financially stressed” by an expensive, unexpected car repair bill is falling, shows research carried out for the RAC Dealer Network. Those who would feel this way about having to spend £1,000 at a garage to keep their car on the road is now 33% compared to 46% when the same question was asked in 2023 and … [Read more...]

Holyhead Port closes after incident

7 January 2026

Holyhead Port is temporarily closed after a ferry collided with a berthing quay. It is not known when it will reopen and passengers have been advised to contact their travel organiser for more details and possible alternative routes across the Irish sea. The terminal was affected by another incident during a storm last year. Then, services were diverted … [Read more...]

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