The UK new car market rose 5.4% to 152,730 registrations in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance marks the 11th consecutive increase, albeit at around half the growth rate seen across the first 10 months of the year after a bumper number-plate change September. Growth was recorded across all sales types. … [Read more...]
Record entry for RM Sotherby Veteran Car Run
With a remarkably mild London still shrouded in darkness, close to 400 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers and hordes of enthusiastic well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park last Sunday. They were eagerly awaiting daybreak to signal the start of the much-loved RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – the world’s … [Read more...]
Van drivers carrying big fuel costs
Van drivers across the UK are facing higher running costs as fuel prices rise to some of the highest since 2022. UK government fuel price data, for the week commencing 26th October 2026, shows diesel costs on average £1.99 per litre and petrol £1.74 per litre. But according to current figures on UK Fuel Prices Live, some forecourts are charging up … [Read more...]
Fleet operators welcome Budget plans
The big surprise for fleets in last week's Budget was the extension to benefit-in-kind tables through to 2030–31, with only a one percentage point increase for electric cars, said Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals. He added, "This is good news, providing a high degree of certainty over a typical four-year cycle and beyond. The … [Read more...]
Some worries over weakening climate goals
A coalition spanning the health, transport and climate sectors has issued a direct warning to the Government against weakening the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. It says any weakening as an "unnecessary act of economic self-harm" that threatens public health and green industrial growth. The warning comes as the UK and devolved governments consult on … [Read more...]
Younger drivers overlook eye tests
Those aged 25-34 are more than twice as likely as other motorists to regularly drive without their glasses or contact lenses. Motorpoint estimate that more than two million car owners regularly drive without their glasses or contact lenses. Despite the risks, less than two-fifths (38%) knew they could face fines of up to £1,000 and three points on … [Read more...]
Inspect your car before winter bites, says DVSA
DVSA is urging drivers across Britain to check their vehicles before winter, as MOT testers share chilling examples including a badly damaged tyre and a suspension arm almost rusted through. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is reminding motorists that an MOT checks important parts of a vehicle against legal standards, however a valid … [Read more...]
More used car shoppers clicking on EVs
Views of used electric cars on AA Cars website rose 49.6% in September compared with the same month last year, pointing to a sharp rise in interest among used-car shoppers. Views were also 37% higher than in August, according to the latest quarterly AA Cars Used Car Index. The September surge comes against a backdrop of high petrol and diesel costs. Page … [Read more...]
First drive: Changan Deepal SO5 Phev Max
Barely six months after launching its first mid-sized SUV pure electric model in Britain, China’s latest entrant has just strengthened and doubled its offering with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid derivative which has a range extender petrol generator. The Changan Deepal SO5 Ultra Phev is now on sale as the Birmingham based importer seeks to widen … [Read more...]
Fuel prices to soar next summer
Tradespeople, house movers and holiday hirers are being urged to use the next eight months to plan, after the Budget confirmed that the 5p fuel duty cut will end on 1 July 2027. It is especially bad news for people living or working in rural Wales. In his Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey extended the temporary 5p per litre cut, and the freeze … [Read more...]
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