Passengers across North Wales and West Wales will benefit from an uplift in rail services as Transport for Wales runs a new timetable from Sunday 17 May. This is a major rail timetable change for North Wales, bringing extra capacity and more services. In West Wales, extra trains will operate over the summer months, including on holiday routes and on … [Read more...]
Politicians get bumpy ride over potholes
Almost three out of four motorists (72%) say the state of UK roads make them less likely to keep local and national politicians in power, new research shows. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker indicates that 48% think potholes are a constant source of irritation when driving, 36% that the state of UK roads is embarrassing and 32% are worried about resulting … [Read more...]
Golden oldies beating depreciation trend
While the average UK car loses value each year regardless of use, new analysis from Carwow reveals that certain models are bucking the trend—selling for significantly more than their estimated worth due to strong demand. Depreciation remains the highest cost of car ownership, averaging £3,851 per year (around 9.17% annually), with overall costs such as tax … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages set up for a classic event
Nicky Grist believes this year’s Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 11 July will deliver one of the event’s best routes yet, with smooth, fast and demanding stages set to provide a great challenge for competitors. And as a rally legend with 21 FIA World Rally Championship event wins – including two RAC Rally victories with Juha Kankkunen (1993) and Colin McRae … [Read more...]
London gets new Motorsport Expo and Car Culture show
The inaugural Motorsport Expo and Car Culture UK is taking place at Excel London from 26-28 February 2027. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the return of a major car show to London, with the co-located events designed to bring together the full spectrum of automotive and motorsport culture under one roof. Car Culture UK will serve as a … [Read more...]
Fleet downtime hits six years low, says Epyx
Fleet downtime has fallen to its best level since before the pandemic, suggests new data from epyx. Figures for first quarter of 2026 show the length of time fleet vehicles are spending off-the-road while undergoing maintenance or repair dropped to 1.46 days in January, 1.47 in February and 1.53 in March. These are the three lowest monthly numbers recorded … [Read more...]
Chinese brands leading new entrants into fleets
More than one in four fleets (26%) have added cars from new entrants to their choice lists, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory also shows 21% are considering adding them in the future, while 23% are waiting until these manufacturers become more established. Just 12% indicate they will not be using these vehicles and … [Read more...]
Drax delight at Government’s depot charging project
Electric vehicles can play a major role in reducing fleet emissions, but the success of electrification is rarely decided by the vehicle itself. In most cases, it comes down to how effectively charging infrastructure is planned and managed. For fleets across the country, depot charging is often where long-term operational performance and cost control … [Read more...]
Dithering governments threaten 2035 emissions goal
As EU politicians debate further weakening the bloc’s 2035 zero-emission car target, new analysis reveals Europe’s e-mobility industry has already committed nearly €200 billion to electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure - locking in one of the largest industrial transformations in decades. The report, published today by New Automotive, … [Read more...]
Used electric cars boost flat market this Spring
Canny buyers have been snapping up more electric and hybrid cars this year as prices drop from their original level. The UK’s used car market was flat during the first quarter of the year, down just -0.2% as 2,016,232 vehicles changed hands, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance ended a … [Read more...]
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