It has again been a very strong month for BEVs, and Kia has led the way as it prepares to launch its new small EV2 series. The New Automotive Electric Car Count indicates: - Strongest August for BEV registrations: BEVs captured 30% of all new car registrations in August 2026, with sales surging 30% year-on-year - spurred in part by shifting fuel market … [Read more...]
Finance
September spoilers with new or used premium buys
If you've decided not to buy a new-plate car for 1 September, you might want to indulge in a second hand luxury or supercar with a good reputation for reliability and longevity. Owning a luxury or supercar is a goal for many drivers, but working out whether it's actually affordable involves far more than checking the asking price. Here, John Graeme, Luxury … [Read more...]
Technology is quietly killing off private ownership – LeaseCar
In response to depreciation losses, the UK vehicle leasing sector has experienced unprecedented acceleration. Total vehicle leasing volumes across the country have now crossed the 2.05 million milestone in Q1 of 2026, up 7% from Q1 2025, highlighting the general transition towards fixed-cost personal contract hire as households prioritise budget certainty … [Read more...]
Van fleets struggling with BEV transition
More fleets are turning to their suppliers for support with electrifying their van operations, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 88% are making use of expertise from leasing companies and other third parties to help with the transition – up by 14 percentage points since last year. John Peters, Head of Arval … [Read more...]
Making Irish eyes smile again
Some cars arrive at Cambrian Classics needing a service, while others arrive in boxes. This one came in pieces from Ireland on the ferry. A yellow Triumph GT6 that its owner and a rotating cast of friends had been slowly working on for ten years. Much of the restoration work had been completed; the rolling chassis was done, the engine was done. The body … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Enyaq Coupe Edition 85
Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing buying habits and the arrival of electrified cars, notably from the Far East. Initially it was a little slow responding to the new challenges but as part of the Volkswagen Audi Group it quickly developed some very good cars to … [Read more...]
EV deserts on UK motorways and main roads
Electric vehicle drivers have been urged to plan their charging stops carefully ahead of the August Bank Holiday, as new research reveals significant gaps in ultra-rapid charging provision across some of Britain’s busiest motorways. With 17.6 million leisure journeys estimated to have taken place over last year’s August Bank Holiday weekend, a repeat this … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
Used EVs must get mandatory battery certificates
Three of the UK's leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers … [Read more...]
Compensation for cancelled tests exceeds £1M- Tempcover
More than 1.7 million driving tests were cancelled across the UK over the last decade. Beyond the rebooking wait times, test cancellations have a ripple effect across all areas of learning to drive. From test centre bookings to instructor schedules, all while leaving learners out-of-pocket for booked lessons, travel, and time off work. To examine the … [Read more...]
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