Aggregated UK fleet fuel card data from Allstar, a Corpay company, shows that UK fleet diesel average prices rose by 47.92p per litre between February and April before falling back by 3.49p in May, leaving fleets paying on average 44.43p per litre more than they were in February despite May's easing. The movement breaks down as three consecutive monthly … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi L200 MY26 First drive
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again. After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up is now available and it’s more powerful, economical, better specified, comfortable and capable than ever before. In five-seat double cab layout it can be bought in Titan or higher Barbarian trim with a commercial version to … [Read more...]
Kia has the power to move me and you
This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days Kia offers vehicles across a multitude of market sectors and with a variety of powertrain types to suit all requirements and personal choices. This wide spread of offerings, … [Read more...]
£300,000 super Ford Escort RS unveiled
Boreham Motorworks today unveils the first production representative prototype Ford Escort Mk1 RS to the public at London Concours 2026, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the most focused lightweight performance cars of the modern era. First announced at the end of 2024, the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS programme now enters a … [Read more...]
Brakes going on Government green drive
The UK government is putting the brakes on its green ambitions in the face of car makers' warnings, lower than expected registrations and struggling charging networks. Originally, new legislation wanted car manufacturers to sell an increasing proportion of electric vehicles annually and under the mandate, a third of every car maker’s UK sales must be … [Read more...]
Silence is golden and saves you money, say Vertu
You've checked the mileage, scanned the bodywork, and flicked through the service history, the car looks right on paper, but according to the technicians who inspect these cars every day, that's where most buyers stop – and exactly where problems could hide. A survey of 55 dealership technicians, master technicians, and aftersales managers across Vertu’s UK … [Read more...]
Challenges of new driving test bookig rules
The final stage of the new rules for booking and managing a driving test were introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency last week. It follows two changes earlier this year: a cap of two date changes per test and a rule that only the learner themselves can book, change or cancel a car test – with unofficial services to search for tests no longer … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
Chery will build cars alongside Nissan models in the Japanese company's 40 year old Sunderland plant from 2027. It is a move by the Chinese company to circumvent new rules on content to reduce exposure to higher costs being imposed by the EU and gives Nissan new business and therefore profits for the plant which began Bluebird production in 1986. Almost … [Read more...]
Avoid these EVs with low resale value
New research has revealed the most common electric vehicles that have historically depreciated the fastest in the UK. The research carried out by GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, found the Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, BMW i13, Jaguar I-PACE, Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz EQC lose their value the quickest after being driven off the … [Read more...]
Fuel costs forcing motorists off roads
More than half of motorists (54%) are using their car less as a result of the recent jump in petrol and diesel prices, according to new research. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker further shows 27% are opting to leave their car at home more often and turning to public transport as an alternative. Pump prices have also impacted on household budgets with 45% … [Read more...]
