New data has revealed a substantial shift in the British automotive landscape, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers almost tripling their market share in just four years. Analysis of the latest registration data by car leasing and contract hire specialist LeaseCar shows that Chinese brands now account for around 8% of all licensed plug-in cars in the … [Read more...]
Overloading cars is rising each year
Young drivers are increasingly putting lives at risk by dangerously overloading their vehicles with their friends, shocking new figures reveal. As L plates are torn up and pass certificates handed out, it's tempting to make the most of new-found freedom by cramming mates into the back seat and heading off for an adventure and its men who are the worst … [Read more...]
First drive: Aion V
The eight-year long warranty with the new Aion V is going to be a big attraction to buyers. Back that with eight years servicing, eight years AA roadside assistance, eight years of MoTs and you have the 'great eight' incentive. What's more, each Aion V comes with the promise of an AA technician who will come to your home and do a regular scheduled service … [Read more...]
UK vehicles’ rising and ageing
Britain now has more vehicles on its roads than ever before. The total fleet rose by 1.4% to 42,549,649 vehicles in 2025, according to new Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The number of cars in use rose by more than half a million – or 1.4% – to 36,676,185, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second … [Read more...]
Cardiff drivers most fearful of MoT Fail
Cardiff owners are the least confident of their cars passing the annual MoT safety check. Scrap Car Comparison, the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison service, has revealed how UK drivers really feel about their annual MOT, from the worries that keep them up at night to the behaviour that could be putting them at risk. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers … [Read more...]
Toyota on song for Rally Islas Canarias
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team will attack another asphalt challenge this week at Rally Islas Canarias, the fifth round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship starting today and running until Sunday. The team head for the island of Gran Canaria with Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta leading the drivers’ championship for the first time in his career, … [Read more...]
Button & Brawn wow crowds at sunny Goodwood
Blessed with balmy spring weather at the weekend, Goodwood’s 83rd Members Meeting recalled that epic summer of 1976 when British heroes ruled on two wheels and four. James Hunt snatched the F1 world championship at the last minute in Fuji Japan and Barry Sheene claimed the first of his two 500 cc world titles and track demonstrations recalled both these … [Read more...]
European car maker facing end of the road
Six in 10 used car dealers believe at least one existing major European car maker will be driven out of business in the next 10 years. Likely causes reported in April’s Startline Used Car Tracker include the cost of investing in electrification, mentioned by 40% of dealers, and their inability to compete with low-cost vehicles from Chinese new entrants … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 April
New data has revealed a substantial shift in the British automotive landscape, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers almost tripling their market share in just four years. Analysis of the latest registration data by car leasing and contract hire specialist LeaseCar shows that Chinese brands now account for around 8% of all licensed plug-in cars … [Read more...]
Businesses optimistic for fleet growth
Businesses are becoming more optimistic about the potential for car and van fleet growth, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory shows 33% are predicting a rise in vehicle numbers during the next three years – up from 28% in 2025. However, there has also been an increase in the percentage who believe their fleet size will … [Read more...]
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