In response to depreciation losses, the UK vehicle leasing sector has experienced unprecedented acceleration. Total vehicle leasing volumes across the country have now crossed the 2.05 million milestone in Q1 of 2026, up 7% from Q1 2025, highlighting the general transition towards fixed-cost personal contract hire as households prioritise budget certainty … [Read more...]
Motor trade apprenticeships are road ahead
With 650,000 students receiving their GCSE results today, the motor dealers are highlighting the wide range of career opportunities available within automotive retail as young people consider their next steps. Apprenticeships in automotive retail combine practical, hands-on experience with recognised qualifications and a salary. The wider industry is … [Read more...]
Van fleets struggling with BEV transition
More fleets are turning to their suppliers for support with electrifying their van operations, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 88% are making use of expertise from leasing companies and other third parties to help with the transition – up by 14 percentage points since last year. John Peters, Head of Arval … [Read more...]
Touchscreen terror trip warning
New research from the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison provider Scrap Car Comparison reveals that setting a sat-nav destination on a touchscreen control takes a driver's attention away from the road for long enough to cover 476 metres at motorway speed - the length of four and a half football pitches. In modern cars, touchscreens have replaced the … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
Used EVs must get mandatory battery certificates
Three of the UK's leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers … [Read more...]
Land Rover Freelander name reborn in China
A new small multi-powered Land Rover Freelander has been shown in China, and it would prove a worthwhile addition to the UK range at some future point. Chery Jaguar Land Rover, a Chinese-based joint venture between local automaker Chery Automobile and the Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary of India’s Tata Motors, has launched the first model under its new … [Read more...]
Cautious buyers concern over used BEVs
More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 77% are worried about potential battery failure and 76% about the cost of battery repair or replacement. 57% of potential buyers say they wouldn’t buy a used electric … [Read more...]
Pausing ZEV mandate raises issues
Government consultation on potential changes to the ZEV Mandate is welcome and much needed, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said that a review had been factored into the regulation from its outset, but bringing it forward has become increasingly important given the challenges manufacturers face with … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Xpeng G6 long range
Whatever happens to the planed zero-emissions mandate with its stuttering schedule for implementation there is no denying it is bringing us some interesting and desirable models. But few of the newcomers will have the 'history' of Xpeng, which like Tesla of America, was rooted in technology and software rather than motor cars. Not to be phased for the … [Read more...]
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