Analysts say carmakers will miss UK Government ZEV mandate targets by 346,000 units in three years unless ‘major consumer concerns’ are addressed. That is according to Cox Automotive in its latest Insight Quarterly report which backs up studies by Regit that found that several key blockers remain in place stunting mainstream EV adoption among UK car … [Read more...]
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The best cars for learners are ranked
Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance specialist Tempcover has reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles per gallon), vehicle size, … [Read more...]
MG leads the BEV charge in Wales
As the charging network grows, Wales is taking to pure electric vehicles. Enthusiastic and helpful dealers are driving the move from internal combustion engines to pure electric cars. Incentives such as free or cut-price home charging boxes are being taken up and local councils throughout Wales are installing or permitting companies to fit more on-street … [Read more...]
Action plan call for saving automotive jobs
European politicians and car components makers are worried about developments in the automotive industry and agreed to establish an action plan to save jobs and businesses. This dialogue is a critical step in addressing key challenges for the sector's immediate future, CLEPA said in a statement. “Suppliers announced the loss of 54,000 jobs in 2024. More … [Read more...]
EV drivers’ weather warning & tips, The Electric Car Scheme
Some electric car drivers will be facing their first winter and here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your vehicle and charge. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February. In fact, many forecasters are predicting temperatures well below freezing to … [Read more...]
Car insurance premiums slipping down 23%
The average cost of car insurance has declined by £221 (23%) year-on-year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The average premium fell to £729 in December 2024, compared to £950 in December 2023. It is the cheapest monthly average premium since May 2023 when the average was £718. The drop in average premiums may in part be … [Read more...]
£25 Million spend on Welsh roads & more to come
Welsh Government will begin repairing some 30,000 potholes on 62 miles of motorways and main roads in April, but it's already been criticised as inadequate. The £25 million announced to repair roads across Wales does not represent the longer-term strategy and funding model needed to reinforce the UK's transport infrastructure, according to business group … [Read more...]
Brakes on sales worry car makers calling for more incentives
Electric car sales soared in January with big incentives from dealers and manufacturers. Jon Lawes, Managing Director at Novuna Vehicle Solutions said, “The rise in EV registrations at the start of the year is a positive signal, and proposed subsidies for EV loans may encourage drivers to make the switch. “However, financial incentives alone will not … [Read more...]
Mid-week roadtest: Mazda CX80
Mazda has launched a new flagship CX80 to do battle in the luxury seven-seater SUV sector in Britain. After a tough year for car sales in 2024, Mazda did better than most and wants to attract new buyers to the brand with the CX80 which is slightly bigger than the five-seat CX60 SUV it introduced in Spring 2022. They share the same platform which has been … [Read more...]
Wales’ fuel prices rising again says RAC
The price of petrol and diesel has risen for the fourth straight month, making unleaded 5p a litre more expensive than it was at the start of October and diesel 6p more, says RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol went up 2p a litre in January to an average of 139p (136.9p at start of 2025) and diesel by nearly 3p to 145.7p (from 142.9p). This means filling up a 55-litre … [Read more...]
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