Toyota offer a very wide range of models worldwide and never seem to hesitate hauling out yet another to meet owners’ needs, as it has with the bZ4X Touring Design. This is the longer estate version of the normal hatchback bZ4X and provides more luggage room but also importantly is fitted with a bigger battery and motor so for many it will be a better … [Read more...]
Car registrations slowly rising but there’re worries ahead
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...]
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...]
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...]
Budget doesn’t go far enough down the road for drivers
The Budget announced today will continue freezing some costs for drivers, increase allowances but also delay implementing new charges as the Government struggles to work out how its going to calculate duties for electric vehicles to make up for lossses on petrol and diesel sales. Chancellor John Healey said he was concerned about rising fuel prices and the … [Read more...]
Pump prices & potholes head drivers’ Budget watchlist
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget tomorrow research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals which concerns are front of mind for motorists. It finds that more than half (52%) of drivers want the Chancellor to freeze or reduce fuel duty on petrol and diesel. The ongoing deterioration of the nation's road infrastructure is also a top … [Read more...]
Diesel drives inflation but do you need it – ask Motorpoint
Diesel drivers face an additional £504 in annual fuel costs compared with February with rising prices at the pumps are driving UK inflation higher. New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that the average diesel prices rose by 10.7p per litre between August and September 2026, with motor fuel costs making the biggest upward contribution … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus ES350e Premium
With maturity comes respect and in the age of electric cars, the Lexus ES has earned a place at the head of the queue. The new, eighth generation luxury saloon in 37 years has eschewed the trend towards SUVs and simply, but classically, redefined what many may consider a modern executive saloon. From the side it looks like a four-door coupe but is in fact … [Read more...]
Company car drivers need tighter fuel scrutiny
Fleets should ensure they are maximising the potential of their fuel data to minimise ongoing price increases, says FleetCheck. Barrie Wilson, strategic relationship manager at the fleet software specialist, explained many tended to look at fuel as a lump sum cost rather than at an individual driver and vehicle level. “Most fleets tend to have a fuel card … [Read more...]
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