Almost two-thirds of motorists (64%) say they are worried about sharing roads with autonomous, self-driving vehicles when trials start in the UK next year, shows new research. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 64% would also be more cautious around these vehicles, 28% don’t think the technology should be tested on public highways, 27% believe … [Read more...]
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New car sales vital for economy, says SMMT
Growth in the used car market is good news given it is where most drivers buy their next vehicle – but their choice ultimately depends on thriving new car demand. SMMT’s latest data is positive all round, therefore, showing more than two million used cars changed hands between July and September – representing the highest Q3 volume since 2021 with BEV … [Read more...]
Brakes go on Welsh bus registrations
Bus operators in Wales have put the brakes on fleet renewal despite the Welsh Government promoting public transport over private use. Welsh bus fleet renewal was the worst in Britain in the last sales quarter but the figures have been distorted by the very low numbers for Wales compared to other parts of the UK. However, year to date figures show Welsh … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi models returning to UK
International Motors Ltd, a leading UK-based vehicle importer and distributor, will introduce new Mitsubishi vehicles to the UK from next summer. The new models, drawn from Mitsubishi Motors’ global lineup, will bring the brand’s latest advancements in innovation and four-wheel drive technologies, to the UK market, it said today. Complementing the … [Read more...]
Power divide in UK, says LeaseCar
New analysis of government data by car LeaseCar has uncovered key trends in the UK's electric vehicle landscape, highlighting a significant imbalance in charging infrastructure and a notable shift in the most popular EV models for both cars and vans. The report, which analysed UK vehicle registration data and public charger data from 2014 to March 2025, … [Read more...]
Young drivers confused over motor recall notices
Passing a driving test and owning a car for the first time is often an exciting milestone for young drivers, signalling a newfound independence. However, a study by a motoring expert has revealed that confusion is likely to set in if they were to be informed by the manufacturer of their car that there was a recall for a safety issue, and were advised to … [Read more...]
Evans must face final WRC test next week
This year's World Rally Championship fight is going to the final flag in Saudi Arabia next week with an agonizing wait for Welshman Elfyn Evans to learn if he's taken the crown. Sébastien Ogier stormed to victory on FORUM8 Rally Japan on Sunday to ignite a three-way fight for the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship title heading into the Saudi Arabian … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 November
Proposed pay-per-mile scheme on EVs will not extend to vans, according to reports in the national media. But The Times said plug in hybrids will be expected to pay per mile on top of their current fuel duties as the Treasury scrambles to recoup billions of pounds it has lost over the last few years in the growing move towards evs and the AA called the plans … [Read more...]
Used BEVs becoming accepted
The number of dealers who say the arrival of electric vehicles is the biggest challenge facing the used car sector has fallen by a third in the last 12 months. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage who perceive electrification as an issue has fallen from 54% to 37%. The research also indicates dealer enthusiasm for selling EVs has … [Read more...]
Pothole issues getting smoothed out
Vital surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads that is proven to prevent potholes forming increased by 15% this year, reveals new data shared with the RAC. Figures from the Road Emulsion Association show around 44.4m square metres of surface dressing – enough to treat the equivalent of around 4,340 miles of road – was applied over the … [Read more...]
