Lexus will host the European reveal of its new NX SUV at the Nitto ATP Finals, the climax of the men’s professional tennis season, taking place in Turin, Italy, from 15-22 November. It is a prestigious setting for the introduction of one of the most significant models in the Lexus range, appearing at the international tournament ahead of its showroom … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota bZ4X Touring Design
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...]
FCA settlement plan offers hope for motor redress payments
The FCA has set out its expectations for firms making full and final settlement offers during the partial suspension of its motor finance redress scheme. But there could still be disputes over settlements. Commenting, Hyder Jumabhoy, Partner at global law firm White & Case LLP and Global Co-head of its Financial Institutions Industry Group and EMEA … [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...]
First drive: Changan Deepal SO5 Phev Max
Barely six months after launching its first mid-sized SUV pure electric model in Britain, China’s latest entrant has just strengthened and doubled its offering with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid derivative which has a range extender petrol generator. The Changan Deepal SO5 Ultra Phev is now on sale as the Birmingham based importer seeks to widen … [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...]
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...]
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